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Hello Ely! Welcome to our Festive magazine! Not much room for me this time as we are bursting with info for you. Thank you for keeping all your group info updated. This magazine really is powered by you, the readers and we couldn’t do it without you!

See our centre pages for details of this year’s fabulous panto at the Maltings. We are running a colouring competition with KD theatre Productions for free tickets and goodies. All the latest info will be on our Facebook page too so have a look there for where to download the sheets.

The first 2020 (Jan/Feb) magazine goes out between Christmas and New Year and there is an early copy date of 2nd December so don’t be late.! Have a great festive season. Happy Christmas and see you in the New Year!

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C O N T E N T S CAP 4 Mayor Mike Rouse 6 Big Bash 7 Lions of Littleport 7 Bishop Laney’s charity 8 East Cambs Business Boost 10 Remembrance Day 14 BreakFast with Santa 14 Mariposa Trust Service 16 Ely Food Bank 16 Isle of Ely Arts Festival 20 Ely Festive 5K 24 Ely Wildspace 26 Garden Tools 27 Anvil Cottage 29 Thai Touch 32 Charity Ceilidhi 34 Social Prescribing 35 Autumn Recipe 36 ELY PANTO 38-39 City Council 42 British Heart Foundation 42 Lucy Frazer MP 44 Ghost Tours 45 Fireworks 46 Wrestling 47 Cinema 48 Events listings 49-52 Ely Cathedral 52-53 Reimagine 54 Ely Light Switch On 55 Ely Library Events 56 St Mary’s Services 57 The Snowman 60-61 Groups and Meets 62-74

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The Ely Christians Against Poverty (CAP) team are running their first daytime CAP Money Course in November, having successfully run evening courses for many years. The course runs over 3 Fridays and teaches money management and budgeting skills.

The Ely CAP Debt Centre manager John Hociej told Elyi, “We are very excited to run this course in the morning especially for those who have been unable to attend our evening courses. It will appeal to those whose children are at school, those who work part-time, the retired who want their evenings free or anyone else who wants to learn how to manage their money well�

The course will be running 10am to 12 noon, over 3 Fridays (22 November, 29 November and 6 December) at The Countess Church in Ely. To book a free place contact the Ely CAP team at elycap@stmarysely.org

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here is a wonderful tapestry in the foyer of the Maltings, which I hope everyone who visits there takes time to study. It depicts scenes from Ely and our sister city Ribe in Denmark and was presented to Ely to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the friendship.

With Remembrance Day approaching, could I make a plea, not just to support the Royal British Legion, but for motorists not to park at any time on the paving in front of our war memorial? Ely is blighted by inconsiderate parking, but please respect those who gave their lives for us.

This August 14th, Association members enjoyed a lovely weekend which included a reception in the historic old Town Hall, and tours of the new Cathedral School and the Jacob A. Riis Museum.

There was also an evening dinner during which gifts were exchanged and a Sunday morning service in Ribe’s beautiful Cathedral preceded by a short concert by a world-famous choir from Copenhagen. As well as individual membership the Ely Ribe Association is this year offering Corporate Membership to clubs and organisations in the Ely area who are interested in linking up with similar groups in Ribe. The current annual membership fee is £12. For further details please contact the chairman by phone (01353667949) or email: howardmcmillan@btinternet.com

There is much to look forward to including the Christmas Lights Switch On on 29th November, The Really Big Bash for Cancer charities at the Maltings on 30th November and KD’s annual panto openng on 13th December – this year Dick Whittington (that’s the one about another Mayor isn’t it?) Can’t wait to join in the fun!

Since the last issue we have welcomed the Revd Catherine Dixon to the Methodist Church and presented the summer reading certificates at our busy Ely Library. How lucky we are to have such a great library in Ely offering so much to the community. Richard Hobbs is now Chair of the Needham’s School Old Boys Association and we really enjoyed the annual dinner. Here is another Ely organisation that would love to see new members. There is never enough space to list the many things that we have been doing in Ely and representing the City further afield, but we do get great coverage in our local weekly newspaper, the Ely Standard and there are going to be some regular reports on the City Council in the pages of this magazine.

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Please continue to invite Lauren and me to everything and anything and we will do our best to attend, we want to support as many of the events as we can. See you around and come and say ‘Hello!’

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by Elizabeth Robertson, Margaret Dooling and friends, to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Myeloma UK. He will open the evening on Saturday 30th November at The Maltings, Ely which includes a delicious dinner, entertainment (acts such as Singer Kathryn Buck; Magician & Mind Reader, Dean Odell; an Auction with Auctioneer David Palmer, star of Bargain Hunt, a raffle and dancing ‘til midnight with DJ Simon Bradley. All for just £35 per ticket! Tickets from: Cancer Research Shop, High Street, Ely or Tel: Elizabeth 07842165417 or Margaret 07837775597.

In the 1970’s only a quarter of people with cancer survived, 40 years on, half of all patients survive and with an additional £50 million invested each year, Cancer Research UK aims to accelerate this

Myeloma is a blood cancer with on average 15 people diagnosed every day in the UK and up to 17000 people living with the disease. Although life prolonging treatment can be effective, Myeloma is currently an incurable cancer. This is why we need to raise as much money as possible for Myeloma UK for continued research so that one day the cure may be found.

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n 15th September 2019, The Lions Club of Littleport and their guests, who included New Century Lions, had their Charter meal at the High Flyer pub in Ely. The Mayor of Ely, Mike Rouse, gave a speech at the meal about the events he has attended during this year. He also spoke about fundraising for the Mayor’s charity. He praised the Lions for all their valuable work in the community.

Club member Lillian, was awarded Lion of the Year by the President Michael Stares. This was for all her hard work as the organiser, promoter and distributor of the 'Message in a Bottle' programme.

This initiative is where members of the public are given a specially designed bottle to store medical information at home for paramedics to easily access in an emergency, which is funded by the local Lions Club.

Lastly, everyone enjoyed their Sunday roast and a raffle was held at the end of the meal where lots of people were delighted by their prizes.

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Following on from the huge successes of the last two years, East Cambs Business Boost 2019 is now in a bigger venue, and will bring together over 400 local SMEs through networking, business exhibition and incredible keynote speaker sessions.

The ticket-only event is FREE to attend and will help accelerate your business growth and ensure your business is performing at its very best for the future.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2019- SUNDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

We welcome all people in Ely to join us at the Cathedral on Sunday 10th November 2019 for a spectacular and very moving service, as well as a march through town, parade and Act of Remembrance in the Market Square.

To reduce the organisational and financial implications of the parade, there are some changes this year. The Royal British Legion, City of Ely Military Band, Standards and marching contingents are to take their places within the Cathedral at approx. 10:15hrs ahead of the Remembrance Service in the Cathedral at 10:30hrs which will include a 2 minutes silence at 11:00hrs and spectacular Poppy fall from the Lantern Tower.

At approximately 11:15hrs, the City of Ely Military Band, Standards and marching contingents will parade from Ely Cathedral via The Gallery, Minster Place, High Street to the Market Place for the wreath laying service at the Ely War Memorial concluding with a further 2 minutes silence followed by a March Past the War Memorial to take the Salute from the attending Dignitary.

Road Closures for the Parade will be: 10:15hrs to approx. 13:30hrs – High Street closed 11:00hrs to 11:30hrs – Gallery shut until Parade clears into High Street. 11:15hrs to approx. 13:30hrs – Forehill closed.

As ever, our friends at the Ely Standard will be reporting on it and Spotted in Ely will be live streaming the event for those who cannot attend.

We also thank Ian and Lisa’s Star Roadshow who will be providing the audio equipment on the day and the Kevin Evans and the Neighbourhood watch team.

Armistice Service – Monday 11th November 2019 At approximately 10:50hrs on Monday 11th November 2019 there will be a short Service to commemorate the signing of the Armistice on 11th November 1918. The Service will include the laying of wreaths by the Mayor, ECDC Chairman and President of the City of Ely Royal British Legion Branch.

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LITTLEPORT LIONS CELEBRATE 30 YEARS OF BREAKFAST WITH SANTA!

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A well known character in Ely he was the "go to" place for anything Breakfast with Santa related, and without his input this event may not have celebrated 30 years. When Ely Lions closed and Brian retired, the Lions Club of Littleport took over the running of this event. They have successfully worked with The Almonry who, prepare a wonderful breakfast and thanks to the present manager, Adrian, we have have achieved the 30th anniversary.

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On Sunday 17th November at 6.30pm, Ely Cathedral will hold one of twenty services of remembrance, being held across the UK for families, couples and individuals affected by the loss of a baby, whether that be during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy. The ‘Saying Goodbye’ services launched in 2012, and have since been held in six countries with over 130 services being held to date.

The services are organised by leading support charity, The Mariposa Trust, which provides support that reaches over 50,000 people each week through its 6 divisions, and helps people affected by baby loss, pregnancy after baby loss, fertility, adoption and more.

Sadly baby loss affects around 1 in 4 pregnancies each year in the UK, with nearly 700 babies lost each day. When parents go through the devastating loss of a baby, whether during pregnancy, at birth or in infancy, they often feel isolated and unable to process the overwhelming grief and trauma that miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal and early years loss brings. The services allow people to stand with others who have experienced the similar trauma of baby loss, and collectively acknowledge and remember each life lost.

More information on the charity can be found at www.mariposatrust.org and via www.sayinggoodbye.org. The charity has multiple social media pages, and can be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/sayinggoodbyeuk and on Twitter @SayingGoodbyeUK. The charity can be contacted by email at office@sayinggoodbye.org

Ely Foodbank is hitting a busy period. There is certainly a rhythm to our work, and as this goes to print we are experiencing a beat that is fast but short. Harvest donations have been received from schools, churches and businesses which fill up our Store to ensure we can feed people when the rhythm of giving slows down in the new year.

We already have our minds on Christmas, and how to best meet the needs of the people in a crisis and how to reduce the worry many people experience at this time of year. Will there be a present to give a child, can they buy foods or even stretch to a tree? At the foodbank we can’t always meet the needs however we can be a listening ear, chat over a cuppa, and for a few minutes help people have a brighter day. Those in need experience little rhythm in their lives; the monotony of their life ‘beat’ is long and slow but foodbank is their to signpost people to professionals and help them with the issues that brought them to the foodbank in the first place.

If you can help this winter, please consider donating a small treat or seasonal food items which would help those in need in Ely and the surrounding area.

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‘Your ideas may be on the carnival theme, but it is not compulsory’ said festival chairman, Sheila Friend-Smith. ‘We just want it to be diverse and exciting and hope a large number of community arts groups will apply’.

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ELYFESTIVE 5K

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ot many places left for Ely Festive 5K! More than 750 people have already snapped up places for Ely Festive 5K, headline sponsored by Ward Gethin Archer and Price Bailey LLP. Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is warning that over the previous four years, the fun run has sold-out, weeks ahead of the event!

It takes place on Sunday 24 November with a start time of 9am, starting and finishing in the beautiful grounds of Ely Cathedral. Last year’s fancy dress efforts included reindeers, groups of elves, waddles of penguins, clutches of sparkling angels, a selection of Quality Streets, Christmas trees, fig puddings and a bauble-beard!

The push-chair friendly 5K route includes partial road closures and winds around the City’s historical streets and riverside. The fun run is chip-timed, so runners and teams can record their official finish times. However, in a change from previous years, rather than awards for fastest runners, there will instead be spot prizes

and a winning trophy for the best fancy dress, giving everyone an equal chance to win a prize!

All winners receive a Santa’s hat and finishers medal.

If you would like to take part, sign up now at http://www.arhc.org.uk/ely-5k-registration.asp or call 01223 675888 for a postal registration form. Registration costs £15 for adults and £10 for children. Alternatively, completed forms can be sent to the Arthur Rank Hospice at Shelford Bottom (Cambridge). Registration will close upon reaching capacity, or at 1pm on Friday 22 November.

Over £85,000 has been raised by the event since it first started in 2010, through registration fees and the energetic sponsorship efforts of those taking part. Funds raised by the event will contribute to the £8.25 million Arthur Rank Hospice needs to secure annually, to deliver its essential services free of charge to patients and their loved ones.

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ELY WILDSPACE BATS AT ELY WILDSPACE Bats are flying mammals that emerge at dusk to feed on insects. They navigate and find food by echolocation, using high-pitched sounds that are inaudible to all but the youngest humans. Bats can however be heard using bat detectors, which convert the sounds to lower frequencies.

Different species of bats produce sounds at different frequencies. On a recent ‘Creatures of the Night’ event at Ely Wildspace with the local group of the Wildlife Trust and Wildlife Watch, about 40 participants heard and saw lots of bats including the largest of our British bats the noctule (photo), and the smallest the two species of pipistrelle.

The first encountered were noctules, which have a wingspan of about 40 cm.

The commonest by far were pipistrelles, whose wingspan is less than 25 cm. In flight they can only be distinguished by the frequency of their calls.

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Common pipistrelles echolocate at around 45 kHz and soprano pipistrelles at a higher frequency of about 55 kHz. Previous records included Daubenton’s bats seen hunting over the pits and a brown long-eared bat. The latter was especially exciting as a single of this species was recorded in the bat hibernaculum on Ely Common two years ago (see photo). The hibernaculum – a winter roost for bats – was created by Ely Wildspace volunteers by converting the Common’s World War II pillbox.

It is well placed within the excellent bat habitat at Roswell Pits: woodland, meadows, open water, and the River Great Ouse.

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2. Drain excess oil and fuel Old oil and fuel can affect the performance of your gardening tools once they make a reappearance after long periods in storage. You can prevent this by draining excess oil and fuel beforehand.

3. Get rid of rust Rust happens when metal objects are exposed to chemicals in the air. You can prevent rust from damaging your machine when they’re in storage by rubbing the area with sandpaper.

4. Replace or sharpen blades and chains Unsharpened lawnmower and chainsaw blades can make the tools run ineffectively. However, you can prevent this (and save time in the spring) by replacing or sharpening the blades and chains before they go into storage.

5. Get your tools serviced and repaired professionally There are some gardening activities that can be done by a novice DIY-er… Servicing and repairing garden tools isn’t one of them.

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Local company, Anvil Cottage Crafts have unveiled their new website. Not only are the company’s artisan pieces available to buy on the site, there is also the option to hire a selection of items for weddings, parties and events.

All pieces are handcrafted from new and used horseshoes in the forge on the banks of the river Great Ouse, close to Ely, combining modern day engineering techniques with ancient craft. A must for horse lovers and equestrian enthusiasts, while also appealing to those looking to add some country cottage style to their home or event.

Practical and stylish items for the home include a heart candle holder, doormat, bootjack and wine rack. A lot of the items are made from horseshoes from the stables at nearby Newmarket. There is even the option for horse owners to have a stable name sign created.

Birthdays, anniversaries or weddings, whatever the celebration, pieces from Anvil Cottage Crafts make great gifts. The elegant horse silhouette decoration is a beautiful likeness of this majestic animal, a perfect gift for lovers of all things equestrian, or anyone looking for a striking artwork.

The company’s vintage style pieces are well suited to country weddings and celebrations. Available to hire or buy, items for weddings include the gorgeous heart chair decoration, which looks divine with flowers intertwined and the horseshoe candlestick. Practical items such as the Mr & Mrs, 28 28 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

camping, parking and toilet signs, are ideal for festival weddings and outdoor events.

Memorial items are also available to purchase.

There is such a precious bond between a horse and its owner, when the time comes to say goodbye, it is heart breaking. The linked hearts could be the ideal way to remember a treasured horse. Handcrafted in the forge from the horse’s own shoes, they are cleaned sympathetically ensuring the history remains. Make memories last forever with the linked hearts keepsake.

With the festive season a matter of months away, it will soon be time to start planning decorations for the home. On the company’s website, you can choose from 3, 4 or 5 tier horseshoe Christmas trees. A unique tree for any horse enthusiast or those who like something stylishly different.

What’s more, unlike traditional cut trees, they last. Whether people buy or hire items from Anvil Cottage Crafts, they will get high quality individual pieces that will enhance any living space or venue.

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HOSPICE AIMS TO RAISE FINAL £35,000 FOR HOSPICE AT HOME TEAM, BY CHRISTMAS In May, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity launched it’s ‘Help Us Be There’ appeal, with the aim of raising £100,000 to fund an additional 200 nights of Hospice at Home care.

Due to limited funding, each night the team is unable to provide care to one in three people referred to them, whose choice it is to remain at home. Difficult decisions have to be made every day, as to which patients and families need support more, that night.

Thanks to the amazing generosity of the community and supporters, as of September over £66,000 has been raised, funding an additional 140 nights of additional care. Each night of holistic care costs the charity £472 per patient.

The Hospice is now working hard to try and reach its goal to raise a further £34,000 before Christmas.

If you’d like to do something to help, you are invited to “Host at Home”. This could involve inviting your friends around for a takeaway or preparing your signature dish for your nearest and dearest, in return for a donation.

Alternatively, you may wish to make a one-off donation or pledge a regular gift. Find out more at arhc.org.uk/ helpusbethere or call 01223 675888.

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NEW MASSAGE SALON, THAI TOUCH, OFFERING A MARKET PLACE HAVEN FOR ELY! The building in Market Place that used to house the old Ely News is now home to Thai Touch, an up-market beauty salon that also provides expert massage. Treatments include facials, brows, permanent hair removal, waxing, pedicure, the treatment of skin lesions, and many different types of professional massage – including Thaistyle and European.

Special de-stressing treatments are available for computer users and drivers. The Thai Touch team includes therapists that are trained with qualifications obtained in both UK and Thailand.

The old building has been transformed into a light and airy salon on two floors with a relaxation garden opening shortly at the rear.

The business is the brainchild of Joy Taylor who, herself from Thailand, provides an “East Meets West” approach. This blends her caring attitude to treatment and customer relations with the high-quality products and treatment regimens that Western technology can offer. It is the best of both worlds and something Joy and her team feel very strongly about.

“Although I have run salons here in the UK and in the far East, it has always been a dream of mine to have a high street salon. People can pop in during a busy day and we have shorter massages available which you can fit into your lunch break as well as the full range of beauty and massage treatments.”

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Joy and her husband, Alan formerly ran a successful salon in Chatteris and, now that they have found the perfect location here, they are thrilled to offer the services to Ely. “We are delighted to open in the heart of Ely. Thai Touch is more than beauty and we are honoured to be able to offer here something that complements the beauty of the town with a wellness service that lifts the spirit.” Says Joy If you drop in to say Hi during November you will get a £10 gift voucher!

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In Memory of Rachel Thank You...

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YOU ARE INVITED TO A CHARITY FUNDRAISING CEILIDH!

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ollowing 18 months in the care of Royal Papworth and Addenbrookes Hospital, A &E and general hospital, Sheila Neill had open heart surgery for the repair of two heart valves and treatment for cancer of the colon.

Sheila said“ Having been a nurse for 35 years, I have quite a critical eye on health services.

From the cleaners to the consultants, the professionalism and care were second to none, and I am now well on the way to recovery.”

As a way of saying thank you, Sheila has organised a Ceilidh to raise money for the hospitals’ charities and Macmillan Cancer Support which gives advice and support during a person’s cancer journey.

Please join us for a wonderful night on the 9th November at Ely College for a mere £15.

All profits raised will be divided between: www.actforaddenbrookes.org.uk www.papworthhospitalcharity.org.uk and www.macmillan.org.uk

You could make it your Christmas office “do” while donating to three worthy charities at the same time!

Ceilidhs are great fun and a ploughman’s supper is included as well as a bar selling real ale, lager, Guinness, wines and soft drinks. The excellent Brian Watson as MC will keep the evening flowing.

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ELY SOCIAL PRESCRIBING NETWORK Paul Fox describes a new initiative to promote health and wellness in Ely

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magine if your GP was responsible for promoting health and well-being in the community – not just seeing people who are ill.

Many patients attend their doctor’s surgery because of lifestyle-related conditions. Being overweight, inactive and following a poor diet raises the risks of developing Type 2 diabetes, cardio-vascular disease and cancer. Smoking and social isolation are two further indicators of an elevated risk of future ill health.

At the same time, our NHS is struggling to cope with a rising drugs bill and increased demand for medical appointments from an ageing UK population. Many GPs feel overwhelmed and GP burnout is increasingly common. Our family doctors and A&E departments are like cleaners busy mopping up the floor from a sink of ill health that is constantly overflowing. It’s time to turn off the taps!

Social Prescribing and Lifestyle Medicine are two key elements of a solution to our health crisis and to help people in the UK generally – and Ely in particular – live healthier and happier lives.

The social prescribing movement – now ten years old – enables GPs to write a social prescription as well as, or instead of, a medical prescription.

Perhaps the person they are seeing who is depressed, overweight and socially isolated does not need anti-depressants, but instead requires support to connect to their community.

Volunteering, joining a walking group or luncheon club are all social prescriptions that can help. My own organisation, the Yoga In Healthcare Alliance, offers Yoga on Prescription classes to NHS patients all over the UK. This year, for the first time, the NHS Long Term Plan allocates substantial resources to enable every Primary Care Trust in England to appoint a Social Prescribing Link Worker who can work with NHS patients 1-1 on a co-created social prescription to help them resolve their problems. These might be straightforward challenges to their health and happiness – or more serious problems such as debt, housing, unemployment, substance misuse and mental health issues.

By creating the Ely Social Prescribing Network, we are seeking to bring together all the social prescribing options available to GPs in our lovely city and to build on Ely’s already strong foundations of community and care.

If you are a voluntary organisation offering social prescribing activities or are interested in this initiative, please contact Paul Fox on paulfoxashtanga@hotmail.com so that we can arrange the inaugural meeting of the Ely Social Prescribing Network.

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Recipe sponsored by Cutlacks of Ely

Spiced Apple and Pecan Bundt Cake INGREDIENTS

CREAM CHEESE FILLING 1 (8oz) pack cream cheese ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp vanilla extract APPLE SPICE BATTER 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil ½ cup granulated sugar 3 large eggs 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg) 1 ½ tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp salt ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp ground coriander 3 cups plain flour 3 large granny smith apples or similar peeled and grated CARAMEL FROSTING 14oz sweetened condensed milk ½ cup light brown sugar ½ cup butter 1tsp vanilla extract 2/3 cups roasted pecans

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METHOD Step 1

Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4. Beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

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Prepare the Apple-Spice Batter: Beat brown sugar, oil, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric stand mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Add 3 eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 2 teaspoons vanilla. Whisk together baking powder, spices, cardamom, salt, baking soda, coriander, and 3 cups flour. Gradually add to brown sugar mixture, beating on low speed until just blended. Add apples, and beat on low speed just until combined.

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Spoon half of the batter into a greased and floured large Bundt pan. Dollop Cream Cheese Filling over the apple mixture, leaving a 1-inch border around edges of pan. Swirl filling through batter using a knife. Spoon remaining batter over filling.

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Bake in preheated oven until a long wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack 20 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack, and cool completely (about 2 hours).

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CITY OF ELY COUNCIL The City of Ely Council (CoEC) is the first tier of Local Government covering our area. Every 4 years, 15 local people are elected to represent your interests. Any voter in the district is eligible to stand for election. The Full Council normally meets every 4 weeks on a Monday evening and meetings are open to the public.

The Council carries out a lot of its business through Committees which meet publicly several times a year. These committees are: • Personnel Finance and Governance • Assets & Acquisitions • Recreation and Cemeteries • Environment • Tourism and Town Centre • Youth Forum The Council is a consultee on planning issues, but the decisions are made by East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Elyi and the City of Ely Council are working together to regularly bring you information and news about the work of the City Council. This is our first edition and describes the structure and how we operate.

CoEC manages Oliver Cromwell House, The Maltings, Ely Cemetery, children’s play areas, The Sessions House (which is also the Council Offices), along with some bus shelters and a number of streetlights. The CCTV system covering the City is also the responsibility of the Council.

The Council also organises the Christmas Lights in Ely along with the switch on event and also enhances the City through Ely in Bloom, providing delightful seasonal flowers in the City. It has working parties on Transport, the Sessions House and Communications and Public Relations.

CoEC has a number of shared equity houses available to help local people get to the first rung of the housing ladder.

Councillors are unpaid volunteers, but we also heavily rely upon other volunteers and could not deliver these services without their dedication.

Full details of the Council, minutes of meetings and agendas are available at: www.cityofelycouncil.org.uk / Phone: 01353 661016 CONTACT US: City of Ely Council, Sessions House, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4EG

JOIN US TO BEAT HEARTBREAK IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE Do you enjoy working with others?

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he British Heart Foundation (BHF) is calling on the people of Cambridgeshire to help accelerate the fight against heart disease by becoming a Volunteer in your community and raising money for lifesaving research. Our research starts with the heart but it doesn’t stop there. Heart disease, stroke, vascular dementia and diabetes are all connected and are more likely to take the people we love than anything else. Our life-saving research only happens because of people just like you.

How you can get involved • • • • •

We have many community volunteer opportunities, something to suit everyone; Join a local Fundraising Group and organise events within your community.

Manage our collection tins within your local community.

Become an In Memoriam Secretary and support those remembering someone close to them.

Provide talks to clubs, associations, schools on the work of the BHF and how they can get involved.

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What we can offer you • • • • •

A comprehensive induction to the BHF and Training for the role An opportunity to meet others and fundraise together to beat heart disease A volunteer pack and ongoing support from us Flexibility to fit the role around your time and lifestyle Reimbursement of expenses related to your volunteering

For more information on how you can support the BHF contact Sarah Cunningham BHF Fundraising Manager for Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Email: cunninghamsa@bhf.org.uk Tel: 07741 640182

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LUCY FRAZER QC MP

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s we approach the festive season and the end of the year, I wanted to take the opportunity to update you on a number of projects I have been working on throughout this year. They include supporting our infrastructure, increasing our school funding and tackling crime.

Of course I have worked on a number of other projects too but it is impossible to mention them all!

Since I was elected over four years ago I have pressed for improved road and rail services. I have spearheaded the campaign for improvements to the A10. So I am delighted that the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority and the regional body England’s Economic Heartland have applied for £264.2m to dual the Ely to Cambridge section, and a further £37m for junction improvements on the same stretch. I have supported these bids.

It is important that pressure is kept on finding a solution to the A10 traffic as well as consideration of the environmental concerns and I will continue to highlight its importance to my constituency and the wider area. Work on the upgrades to Soham station continue apace to meet the Spring 2021 delivery timetable. The project has been allocated funding needed to bring it to completion, with £3.2 million allocated to the delivery of the current phase and an additional £20 million in the Combined Authority budget. Around £7 million will be used to ringfence monies to upgrade the station. This is fantastic news, and connecting Soham back to the national rail network will provide a huge boost.

I look forward to seeing construction start in 2020.

We all know that education can be the key to social mobility so I have continued to campaign for fairer school funding and regularly meet with Ministers in Westminster to press the case. I arranged for headteachers from across Cambridgeshire to meet with Schools Minister Nick Gibb to discuss their concerns, and the further £3.1 million for our area 44 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

that was allocated in the revised funding formula.

I am delighted that as a result of ours and a wider campaign government has committed £14billion to schools in the latest spending review this autumn.

As well as working hard on local issues I am thrilled to have had the opportunity this year to input into national policy on justice. In July, I was delighted to have been appointed as a Minister of State in the Ministry of Justice with responsibility for Prisons and Probation. While my primary focus will always be representing the people of South East Cambridgeshire in Parliament, I’m honoured to be entrusted with playing a leading role in this important area.

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ocally in Ely, I have embarked on many projects – securing £16 million from government for the Ely bypass, working with local campaigners to ensure we saved the Princess of Wales, working with the NHS to improve dental provision and expanding the rail services at Ely whilst ensuring that residents of Prickwillow and Queen Adelaide will not be cut off when wider work takes place on the railway line.

I also regularly visit schools in Ely to meet students and staff. Has your local school visited Parliament?

I make regular visit to schools and invite them to Westminster. If your local school would like to visit Parliament then please get in touch.

I also hold regular surgeries in the constituency and am here to help with any issues you may have.

Constituents who would like help with a problem or to meet with me at the next surgery should contact me by emailing lucy.frazer.mp@parliament.uk or calling 020 7219 5082.

To keep up with my work follow me on Facebook and Twitter or visit my website – www.lucyfrazer. org.uk. Have a happy Christmas and best wishes for 2020!

Lucy Frazer QC MP, South East Cambridgeshire.

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n the surface Ely looks a very peaceful and tranquil place with quaint teashops, markets and delightful architecture so it would seem the last place to send chills down your spine. But behind doorways and passages throughout the city there are stories of murder, intrigue and mystery, which cannot be explained as a mere trick of the light. It is no wonder Ely is reported to be the most haunted small city in Europe.

To experience more of Ely’s haunted past join us for one of our immensely popular Ely Ghost Tours around the city. The tours begin at Oliver Cromwell’s House, which is a renowned haunted building dating back to before the 13th Century.

Here you can often hear children’s voices, see the Blue Lady who wanders down the corridors late at night and experience the presence of the Lord Protector himself.

As the tour takes you through the dimly lit streets of Ely you may also encounter historical characters such as the body snatcher in the grave yard, the pale nurse from the old militia hospital, ghosts from famous murders past and of course Black Shuck – a large one-eyed black dog dating from Saxon times.

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These are just few of the ghostly sightings on the Ely Ghost Tour along with the poltergeists and sprits that you may also encounter. Ely’s Ghost Tours (with ghostly sightings guaranteed!) are in the evening on 26th & 27th October & 29th to 31st October.

On the Ely’s Riverside Ghost Tour encounter the ghostly sightings of Ely’s riverside from the superstitions of the fens to the witches’ trials by water. Then take a boat trip on the Liberty Belle to experience the eerie river at night whilst hearing about further ghostly tales of the river Great Ouse.

Ely’s Riverside Ghost Tours are every Friday & Saturday evening from 4th to 26th October & 31st October.

Tickets for the ghost tours are bookable at www. olivercromwellshouse.org.uk For group bookings the ghost tours can be prebooked (15 or more) anytime between October and February.

For more information contact info@visitely.org.uk or call 01353 662062

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ELY CINEMA NOV 19

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB Tuesday 5 November: 7.15pm (doors and bar 6.45pm) 180 mins approx.

ROH Live: Concerto / Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III

Three thrilling ballets. One unforgettable programme. From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Petipa’s Raymonda Act III, to the home-grown choreographers Ashton’s Enigma Variations and MacMillan’s Concerto, who put British ballet on the world stage.

Thursday 7 November: 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) 100 mins (with no interval).

Please use it - or lose it!

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

Royal Opera House and National Theatre Screening prices: £15 / £14 / £12 members Note: +10% booking fee on all tickets 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.

Advance tickets: Online; At the Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely; By telephone: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm); On the door at the Maltings half an hour before the film starts (cash/ cheque/credit card).

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC).

Registered Charity No. 1043197.

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NT Live: Hansard (15)

Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings star in this witty and devastating new play from Simon Woods. It’s 1988 and Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years. But all is not as blissful as it seems.

Saturday 9 November: 7pm · 120 mins.

Gateway Film Festival at Babylon Gallery

Babylon ARTS is hosting a night of artists’ moving images on film at the Babylon Gallery. Artists include Max Colson, Toby Tatum, Rosanna Greaves.

After the screening there will be a Q&A with artist Rosanna Greaves, about her film ‘The Flaming Rage of the Sea.’ Admission is free and donations in support of Babylon ARTS “Save Ely Cinema” campaign gratefully accepted.

Saturday 9 November: 7.30pm · 118 mins.

Judy (12A)

It’s 1968. With her ex-husband Sid Luft demanding custody of her children and struggling to pay a $4 million tax bill, fragile Hollywood legend Judy Garland (Zellweger) takes up a sold-out residency at London’s Talk Of The Town nightclub. Can she keep it together so the show can go on?

Scenes of drug misuse, infrequent strong language.

Wednesday 20 November: 7.30pm · 91 mins.

Mrs Lowry and Son (PG)

Back by popular demand! The film follows painter LS Lowry’s early career, as he yearns for his work to be appreciated in London. However, his mother actively tries to dissuade her bachelor son from pursuing his artistic ambitions. This story imagines the impact this obsessive mother and son relationship had on the great artist. Mild bad language.

Sunday 24 November: 7.30pm · 103 mins.

Singin’ in the Rain (U)

One of the most beloved musicals of all time. When a studio’s attempts to make their own talkie turns disastrous, it’s down to Don (Kelly), songwriter best friend Cosmo (O’Connor) and love interest Kathy (Reynolds) to save the day…by turning the film into a musical! Full of classic songs, Singin’ in the Rain is pure movie-watching joy.

Wednesday 27 November: 7.30pm · 112 mins.

Official Secrets (15)

Political thriller based on GCHQ whistle blower Katherine Gun, who leaked a memo exposing illegal efforts to blackmail UN diplomats voting on the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Gun makes the decision to defy her government and leak the memo to the press, setting off an explosive chain of events, exposing a vast political conspiracy. Very strong language.

Thursday 28 November: 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) 150 mins (with one interval).

NT Encore: Present Laughter (12A)

Actor Garry Essendine’s (Andrew Scott) colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention. A chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

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ELY CATHEDRAL FIREWORKS

Cherry Hill Park. Gates open 5.30pm. Bonfire 6.30pm. Fireworks 7pm. This year why not purchase your advance tickets ON-LINE, or over the phone from Ely’s Tourist Information Centre at Oliver Cromwell’s House. https://www. olivercromwellshouse.co.uk. Family tickets only available in advance.

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ART UNEQUALLED SHOWCASE

The Maltings, Ship Lane. An inspiring mix of some of the country’s most talented artists and craftspeople will be showcasing their work all under one roof! It’s an opportunity to purchase something truly unique for your home or your loved one, just in time for Christmas!

More info from www.artunequalled.co.uk

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FRIENDS OF ELY LIBRARY QUIZ NIGHT

Ely Library 7pm £10 each including fish and chip supper. Teams of 4-6. Please bring a bottle and preferred condiments. see page 4 for poster.

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CHARITY FUNDRAISING CEILIDH

Ely College 7-11pm. Tickets £15 from: www.wegottickets.com/event/478883, Babylon Arts, Waterside or Oliver Cromwell House, St Mary’s St. in aid of Papworth & Addenbrooke’s Hospital & Macmillan Charities.

14-16 LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS At Ely Maltings. See page 58 for poster

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ELY CATHEDRAL GIFT & FOOD FAIR

Thursday Morning Session 9.30am-1pm | Afternoon Session 1pm-4.30pm Friday Shoppers with wheels only 9am-10am | Morning Session 10am-1pm | Afternoon Session 1pm-4.30pm | Evening Session 6.30pm-9pm Saturday Morning Session 9.30am-1pm | Afternoon Session 1pm-4.30pm £4 per person - Under 16's free but must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: https://www.elycathedral.org/events/ christmas-gift-food-fair-2019

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE ELY ST JOHN’S SCHOOL 2-4PM

Free entry - all welcome. Mulled wine, Cake, Tombola, Raffle,Games,Craft stalls, Meet Santa.

Come and support our fundraising!

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ELY LIGHT SWITCH ON! EVENT

3.30pm funfair rides open, 4pm stalls open 4.30pm live acts begin on stage 7pm switch on and main act , Ely Market Place see page 55 for more info

DECEMBER

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LOVE LOCAL SELLING EVENT 5-9PM

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ELY FLOWER CLUB OPEN MEETING 6.45PM

The Maltings, Ship Lane. Showcasing local independent shops selling unique products.. entry £4.

Info: www.lovelane14.co.uk

for Christmas buffet followed by Demonstration.

Needhams Hall, ly College.Visitors £12/Members £6 from Margaret Dooling o 01353 610436.

Proceeds to BIRT, Fen House,Ely

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

JAPANESE CULTURE

Wilburton Theatre Group perform this popular panto. Performances start 7.30pm with a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets £8/£6/ Family £24. from Wilburton Post Office or at: www.wilburtontheatregroup.com

a five week course

offered by Ely Lifelong Learners (ELLs)

Tutor: Julian Sedgwick

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SING! TOGETHER ELY METHODIST CHURCH

10.30 for 11am A singing Group for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers.

Tickets: £5 www.wegottickets/event/484960.

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MALTINGS XMAS BOOGIE NIGHT - 8 TIL LATE

The Maltings, Ely £7.50/£10 on the door. Licenced bar, 18+ only. Tickets from the Maltings Box Office: 01353 662633. See page 59

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BOO HEWERDINE CHRISTMAS SHOW - 7.30PM

This course offers an introduction to Japanese culture and history, focussing on the influence of Zen and folklore on Japanese art and cinema, literature and haiku. It also examines the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima disaster, the recovery and what this says about modern Japan. There will also be the opportunity to visit the Dojima sake brewery at Fordham.

• Venue: Ely Library, beginning Wednesday 15 January 2020, 10.30am -12pm • The course fee is £40 (plus £30 for the optional trip to the sake brewery) but come along to the first session for free and sign up afterwards!

• For more information, contact: Anne at awarham575@btinternet.com

The Maltings, Ely. Tickets £20 from the Maltings Box Office: 01353 662633 / boohewerdine.net & wegottickets.com. See page 59

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THE ELY MALTINGS PANTO

KD Theatre Present Dick Whittington. See centre pages for more info and competition! See Centre pages for all the info!

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CITY OF ELY MILITARY BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2.30- 5PM Ely College. £7.50 includes refreshments.

Tickets: Burrows Bookshop or 01353 663324

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THE SNOWMAN MOVIE WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA

1.30pm, 4pm & 7pm. Ely Cathedral. Tickets from www.carrotproductions.com or call 01353 667735. Also see pages 60-61 50 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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DECEMBER 2019 MATINEE – SATURDAY 7th 3PM Online: ticketsource.co.uk/viva-arts Box Office: 01353 722228

7.30pm Fordham Victoria Hall

12-52 Carter Street CB7 5NJ

£12.50 adult £11.50 over 60s £10.50 under 12s

By Arrangement with Edward Snape for Fiery Angel Limited.

From an original concept by Simon Corbie and Nobby Dimon.

This amateur production of ‘The 39 Steps’ is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord Theatricals Company.

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CHRISTMAS AT ELY CATHEDRAL

Monday 23 December, 10am - Noon Christmas Crafts - Free School Holiday Drop-in Session

Thursday 21 November, 7.30pm G4 Christmas Concert Sunday 1 December, 6pm Advent Procession

Tuesday 24 December Crib Services Noon- featuring the Ely Cathedral Children’s Choir - The Ely Imps 3pm - featuring the Boys of Ely Cathedral Choir

Tuesdays 3, 10 & 17 December, 9pm Advent Compline

Tuesday 24 December, 11.30pm Midnight Mass Wednesday 25 December 10.30am Christmas Day Sung Eucharist 4pm Christmas Day Evensong

Saturday 7 December, 3pm Christingle Service in aid of the Children’s Society

Christmas at Ely

The Snowman

Saturday 7 December, 7pm Central Band of The Royal British Legion ‘Christmas Spectacular’

Sunday 8 December, 5.15pm The Big Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on Thursday 12 December, 11am Christmas Story and Song Time Meet at the Christmas tree. For children up to the age of 5 with their parents or carers.

Friday 13 December, 7.30pm Chapterhouse Theatre Company present A Christmas Carol

Sunday 29 December, 4pm (Rehearsal 2.15 - 4pm) Tuesday 17 December, 9pm Come and Sing Carols Advent Compline Come and sing your favourite carols in this come Saturday 21 December, 7.30pm and sing free-for-all!

Hark! The Herald*

Monday 30 December Sunday 22 December, 6pm 1.30pm, 4pm, & 7pm Carol Service 1 Carrot Productions present The Snowman Tuesday 24 December Christmas Eve Noon Crib Service 1 Box Office: 01353 660349 3pm Crib Service 2 Carol Service 2 (Monday - Saturday 9.30am 6pm - 4pm) 11.30pm Midnight Mass

In addition to the usual Box Office facilities,

Wednesday 25 December tickets for concerts and events will also be Friday 13 December, 7.30pm Christmas Day available to purchase from our High Street Chapterhouse Theatre Company 10.30 Festal Eucharist Saturday 14 December, 2pm Shop.Carol* www.elycathedral.orgNoon Christmas Day Lunch* present A Christmas Community Christmas Carol Sing-a-long 4pm Festal Evensong Ely Cathedral Community Choir accompanied by 14 December, Please2pm visit our website for more information Saturday the Littleport Brass Band.

Community Christmas Carol events or any unscheduled about these changes Sunday 29 December, 4pm Sing-a-long or cancellations.

Come and Sing Carols

Sunday 15 December, 1.30pm Sunday 15 December, 4pm Papworth Hospital Christmas Carol Service Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambs CB7Monday 4DL 30 December Evensong featuring Britten’s 1.30pm, 4pm, & 7pm Tickets available direct from Tel: 01353 667735.

Ceremony of Carols with the Carrot Productions present www.papworthhospitalcharity.org.uk Email: Choir receptionist@elycathedral.org Girls of Ely Cathedral The Snowman* or 01223 639950.

Sunday 15 December, 4pm Evensong featuring Britten’s Ceremony of Carols Sunday 15 December, 6.30pm Advent Taizé Service Contemplative worship in the Taizé tradition.

Saturday 21 December, 7.30pm Hark! The Herald Carol Concert Sunday 22 & Tuesday 24 December, 6pm Carol Services Featuring the Boys and Lower Voices of Ely Cathedral Choir.

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Christmas Gift & Food Fair 2019 Preview Evening – Wednesday 13 November 6.30pm – 9pm Thursday 14 November 9.30am – 1pm / 1pm – 4.30pm Friday 15 November 9am – 10am Exclusive Entry for ‘shoppers with wheels’ 10am – 1pm / 1pm – 4.30pm / 6.30pm – 9pm Saturday 16 November 9.30am – 1pm / 1pm – 4.30pm

www.elycathedral.org

Box Office 01353 660349 / box.office@elycathedral.org

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Witchford Recycling Centre Sterling Way, CB6 3FA Ely, Last month the Elyi was there to see Ruth accept a cheque on behalf of the centre from the John Lewis Foundation to further develop the building and facilities.

OR LOW F SEE BE GREAT TWO ENTS AL EV N O S A IS SE RUTH THAT T THE ING A RUNN E CENTRE RC RESOU November 22nd 11am - 1.30pm Christmas Eco-wrapping Workshop Re-Imagine Resource Centre

December 4th 10am - 1pm Women’s Aid Gift Basket Day Re-Imagine Resource Centre

We hear a lot about the amount of waste that’s generated around Christmas, with one of the biggest problems being the vast amounts of wrapping paper that ends up straight in the trash.

Beauty baskets benefit women fleeing abusive relationships and at Re-imagine we are working with Women’s Aid to supply blessings baskets to be given out over the Christmas period in 2019 in our local area.

The timeless ritual of giving gifts and wrapping them up however, is never going out of fashion any time soon. So how do we find ways of maintaining the excitement of present opening, without all the waste? In this workshop I explore some of the green alternatives available.

These will include toiletries, toothbrushes, bubble bath, a set of sheets, underwear and new pyjamas, nightdresses and robes. We will also include chocolate and perfume and a Christmas ecocreative tree decoration kit.

Everything you need to learn some eco-fabulous bow, gift tag and wrapping methods...you can bring 3 gifts to wrap and purchase materials and ideas to do all your others gifts at home. £10 per person, including tutor support, materials for your 3 gifts and refreshments. Tickets available at the centre or to purchase online: go to Re-imagine facebook Page to find out how to book

The Re-imagine Community Factory accepts discontinued, overflow and end-of-line stock from local businesses as well as toiletries, cosmetics, giftware, jewellery, nightwear, new towels, underwear, new sheets or pillowcase, bath and beauty products or any other appropriate beauty non-perishables. We are also accepting donations of chocolate and tea cups and saucers.

Get eco-creative, turning waste things into great things - without costing the Earth. Start dreaming of a truly green Christmas.

Let’s get together to eco-create beautiful gift baskets for women seeking refuge from domestic violence.

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ity of Ely Council’s big Christmas light switch-on is on it’s way and is set to be bigger than ever before and The Newstead Family who organise this for them are celebrating their 15th Anniversary.

Friday 29th November sees this year’s event spreading throughout the city with new attractions all over and that once again the streets of Ely will be transformed to celebrate Christmas under the shadows of Ely Cathedral.

In partnership with the City of Ely Council, the famous Switch On parade will happen with Santa and Ely Panto cast arriving on a white horse drawn carriage through the streets of the City and on Market Place on the switch on evening.

The fun starts at 4.00pm live acts on stage to allow folks to also join in the fun on this very special night where the crowds will be entertained by top musical and entertainment acts on the massive stage. This all leading up to the big switch on and main act at 7pm.

In addition to the headline act which is kept a secret for the time being, the award winning local theatre group, KD Theatre will kick off the switch-on as always by joining in the procession through the city with cast of Dick Whittington and Santa on board. We then have Frozen LIVE on stage plus many more acts to announce over the next few weeks.

All the fun starts from 3pm in the city with funfair rides and the stall-holders opening at 4pm but be aware road closures are on all day from 5.00am throughout the city.

The Switch On Group isw looking for sponsors for the main event so if you are interested in becoming a sponsor and for more information please contact the Event Manager Ian Newstead on 07902 015598.

This event is support by Ely Standard, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and local businesses.

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ELY LIBRARY The Library Presents: The Origin of Species 5-6.30pm Saturday 2nd November. £4 per person, £14 Family Saver card.

The remarkable story of how Charles Darwin came to discover the secrets of evolution, and why it took him over twenty years to publish his theory. This show is packed with big ideas, terrible puns, brilliant physical comedy and cracking original songs. Refreshments available.

Christmas Cracker-Making Workshop 2-4pm Saturday 9th November. £4 per person, for adults and over 14s, booking essential. Get crafty and amaze your friends and family with handmade crackers this festive season!

Learn to make Christmas crackers with different designs and personalised gifts, hats, jokes and decoration. All materials provided, but bring along your own accessories if you wish.

Christmas Fayre 9.30am-12pm Saturday 7th December, Free entry. A fun-filled morning with fancy dress, face-painting, festive crafts, and a visit from Father Christmas!

Engage: The Story of Adolph Hitler Part 2. 2-3.30pm Tuesday 10th December.

One Man. Two Wars. Roy Williams takes us from Munich 1913 to Berlin 1945, in the second instalment of his fascinating history of Hitler.

Refreshments available, donations welcome to fund future speakers.

See page 67 for regular library groups and meets.

The full Library events brochure is available now and tickets can be booked online at www.cambridgeshire.gov. uk/arts or in participating libraries.

The Library Presents: Performance Skills and African Township Theatre Workshop 2-4pm Sunday 10th November. £5 standard, £2.50 concessions.

Take part in drama, movement and music games to explore the fascinating life of Nelson Mandela inspired by Tangle Theatre Company’s show ‘Water, Bread and Salt’. Learn skills in spoken word and how to combine rhythm with frozen action scenes. This fun workshop will increase your confidence in performing and storytelling.

Engage: Morris Dancing 2-3.30pm Tuesday 12th November.

Shelagh Partington, of Border Morris side Ely and Littleport Riot, describes the history of Morris Dancing – plus a demonstration! Refreshments available, donations welcome to fund future speakers.

Lucy Boston’s Green Knowe 1-2.30pm Saturday 30th November. £3 per person, booking essential.

Discover the extraordinary life of Lucy Boston: patchwork quilt queen, passionate gardener, writer of intricate stories, and resident of an ancient manor house. Diana Boston presents a fascinating history of The Manor at Hemingford Grey, Lucy Boston’s life and accomplishments and, of course, the beloved Green Knowe series of books. Green Knowe merchandise on sale at the event, plus refreshments!

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CHRISTMAS at Ely Cathedral

This Christmas, Ely Cathedral welcomes Carrot Productions, the world’s leading performers of The Snowman film with live orchestra.

Set in the stunning surroundings of Ely Cathedral, the performance offers much more than just a viewing of the beloved animated movie. Opening with a toetapping Christmas Medley, there follows a fun musical tour of the orchestra, offering audience members young and old the opportunity to see and hear the instruments individually. And there will even be a visit from The Snowman himself!

The orchestra includes top musicians hand-picked from some of the UK’s finest orchestras, such as The Hallé and the BBC Philharmonic. The performance features a Cathedral chorister singing the haunting Walking in the Air solo which lies at the

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The programme also includes a second animation, specially commissioned by Carrot Productions. The Bear and the Piano is an exclusive animated film based on the award-winning book by David Litchfield, with narration recorded

by Joanna Lumley and music by Daniel Whibley.

Speaking about her involvement, Joanna Lumley said: “In the tradition of Peter and the Wolf and The Snowman, The Bear and the Piano is an enchanting story told with glorious music and is a bewitching treat for all ages. I am 109 and read the tale aloud and felt as though I were seven again.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

The Arts Society Ely (formerly EDFAS) We meet usually at the Old Palace, Palace Green, Ely on the third Thursday of the month for nine months of the membership year. We don’t meet in January, August or December.

The lecture starts at 7.30 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Please feel free to bring a friend. We ask for a donation of £7.00 from those who are not members. Contact our Chairman, Constance Heald (01353.775391) or any members of the present Committee for further information www.theartssocietyely.org.uk/ lll Ely Arts Society Ely Art Society is an active and friendly society. It meets on the second Friday of each month, 19:30-21:30 at the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Annual fee is £35 pounds.

Membership includes art demos, and the opportunity to exhibit the Annual Exhibition in July. More information at our website www.elyartsociety.com or contact us at elyartsociety@gmail.com. Guest are welcome to attend for nominal fee and new members are always welcome.

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. Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, 6.30 - 9.00 p.m. 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. Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 Ely Guild of Woodturners We 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 62 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

themselves to membership, which is currently just £35 per annum. email: Louise on publicity@ elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk for more info. www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and Twitter @ElyWoodturners.

CHARITIES

(National)

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: /AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752

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. vickielychapter@btinternet.com for more details.

Ely-Ribe Association Our Association exists to promote the 60-year old twinning arrangement between Ely and Ribe. Membership costs just £10 a year. If you would like to join us, or are interested in making contact with like-minded people in Denmark, give us a call! e-mail: elyribe.association@ ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 Neighbourhood Watch Working 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. For information contact Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 / kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM

Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) We are a friendly and inclusive amateur theatre group and have been running in Ely for 50years.

We produce musical theatre shows and try to do 2 productions a year. We also have social and fundraising events throughout the year.

We welcome adults members from 18yrs+ and children from 8yrs+. Visit our website at www.cattheatrecompany.co.uk or contact our membership officer Viv Aggett: email: Catmembership@outlook.com or phone 01353 699379 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. www.facebook.com/ elyamateurdramatics.org / 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 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 lll Ely Theatregoers Club 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 info on future events see our website :www. elytheatregoers.co.uk email:butlersandra085@ gmail.com / Tel:07887 240483

DANCE

East Cambs Dancing for Fun Beginners Line Dancing Thursday 6.30 - 7.15pm. £2 weekly. Regular Line Dancing Class every Thursday 7.30pm – 9pm. Relaxed, pleasant friendly atmosphere. Great for your fitness and memory. Tea Dance every Tuesday 2-4pm. A combination of live & recorded music. £3 entry.

Small charge for refreshments. Brooklands Centre, The Brook, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2QQ Please contact Peter or June for more info 01353 725774

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 Ely and Littleport Riot women’s Morris dancers will be welcoming new members to our practices at 8pm on Fridays at Centre E, Barton Road, Ely. 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. We perform at various events around the area. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk / Website:http//www.elriot.co.uk Hiam Sports and Social Club (Prickwillow) Regular Line Dancing every Wednesday - InStep Line Dance Classes with Rick & Chris. Members £4 and non members £4.50 - Starts at 8pm.

Ends at 10.20pm and every 3rd Friday LINE DANCE REQUEST DISCO with Trixie Trish & DJ Lee with the Record Machine Line Dance Request Disco. Admission at the door ONLY £5 members £6.50 non-members. Starts at 7pm.

Ends at 11.45pm. Also every First Saturday Live Country Music & Line Dance Act & Disco support. Members £6.50. Guest £8. At the door.

Doors Open at 7pm. Ends at 11.45pm.

HAPPY HIAMS LINE DANCE CLUB facebook.com/hiamslinedanceclub Wendy & Bill - 0772 9790 698. or 01353 860 187 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 Sutton Masque We are a relatively new 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

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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 63

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) 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. www.u3a.sites.org/ely Chairman: elyu3achair@gmail.com lll Ely Lifelong Learners Ely Lifelong Learners is a new group (affiliated with Cambridgeshire Alliance of Lifelong Learners) which aims to provide courses in Ely for adults keen to continue learning. Our next course is Japanese Culture with tutor Julian Sedgewick. It offers an introduction to Japanese culture and history focussing on the influence of Zen and folklore on Japanese art, cinema, literature and haiku. It also examines the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima disaster, the recovery and what this says about modern Japan. There will also be the opportunity to visit the Dojima sake brewery at Fordham. The 5 week course begins on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at Ely library 10:30am-12pm. The course fee is £40 (plus £30 for the optional trip to the brewery) but come along to the first session free and then sign up! For further information contact Anne at: awarham575@btinternet.com 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. Contact the Secretary on 01353 669326 for more information or visit wea.org.uk/eastern.

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS

Ely Dining Club We meet on six selected Mon and Tues lunchtimes at The Poet’s House and welcome both men and women, and their guests. With interesting speakers and a lovely two course luncheon and coffee, the Ely Dining Club invites you to join them. Membership is £30 and the luncheon is £20. All funds raised go towards NSPCC projects in this region to help support children and young people at risk of abuse and 64 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

neglect. For more details, please contact Sylvia Farmer on Tel: 01353 777373. or Email: sylvia. farmer2@btinternet.com Ely Community First Responders Our community first responders are volunteers who are trained by East of England Ambulance Service to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. For more info please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@virginmedia.com / Facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Elysian Riding for the Disabled Group Meets on Tuesday mornings weekly at Old Tiger Stables, Soham. We are a self-funded affiliated charity and provide riding for disabled children from the Highfield Academys in Ely and Littleport.

We are always in need of Volunteers to help us with the riding on Tuesdays. You don’t have to be “horsey” or used to working with children as we will train you. If you think you might like to come and see us please call Viv Seymour on 01353 610164 or Ros James on 01353 969948 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. 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 Joy Hockey 01353 663525 The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 E: lionscluboflittleport@gmail.com 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://rotaryclubelyhereward.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. 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 Yoga Path with Vimala Sivananda Hatha Yoga brought to you at home, workplace or chosen venue. Tailored for your requirements. Or come to one of our classes.

Yoga asana (physical postures) breathing techniques, meditation / mindfulness techniques and more .....All abilities and ages welcome......

We provide the opportunity the experience is yours. 07984 582214 www.yogapathuk.co.uk, yogapathuk@gmail.com

Yoga Studio Ely Free Satsangs 2019 4th Sunday of each month - 6.00 - 8.00pm. Yogic meditation, dharma talk, chanting, Q & A, good company. A relaxed format in a beautiful studio space and tranquil garden setting conducive to meditation and spiritual practice. Experience traditional yogic mediation techniques, devotional chanting and yoga philosophy in the company of other yogis and non yogis alike. Open to all, charitable donations accepted. Please check our website for more information; www.yogastudioely.co.uk Contact Bianca 01353 698090 - E-mail mark@ yogastudioely.co.uk - Little Downham. CB6 2TD

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 £3 – Members free.

Tel: 01353 669326 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 The Museum at Prickwillow occupies the site of the original pumping station near the River Lark.

Visitors can enjoy ‘The Story of the Fens and it’s Drainage’. Following an introductory video, visitors can access, via a rising walkway through the heart of the Old Museum Building, photographic and information boards, displays of tools and artefacts associated with drainage and life in the fens, as well as the magnificent large working diesel engines, brought into life on event days.Tel: 01353 688380/720737. www.prickwillowmuseum.com; www.facebook. com/museumatprickwillow 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

INTEREST GROUPS

City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association.

The Stores in the grounds of Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, Lynn Road, Ely is run by volunteers and is open as follows: - February to November inclusive Saturdays - 10.00am to 12 noon.

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Membership for 2018-19 is £5.00 and members benefit from a 10% discount www.elyallotmentsandgardens.org Ely Bridge Club The club welcomes new members, regardless of experience. We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings. 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.

We organise the annual Winter Beer Festival and a range of social events for our members.

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.

Email: contact@elyanddistrictcamra.com www.elyanddistrictcamra.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local Caravan Club. Monthly meetups and trips. Our next meets are To contact your local Camping and Caravanning Club email elydistrictccc@outlook.com. lll City of Ely Flower Club Thurs 7th Nov- Flower Demonstration by Kathleen Doggett, Title: “This Time of Year” 7.15pm. £5 Visitors (Tea/Coffee & Biscuits) Thurs 5th Dec - Open Evening with Buffet.

National Demonstrator, Julia Knights will delight us demonstrating “The Christmas Alphabet”.

Tickets limited so book early. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Rd, Ely. Start time: 6.45pm. Tickets £12 Visitors; £5 Members. Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Tickets & Further info: Margaret Dooling - 01353 610436 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 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. www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040

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lll Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors.Meetings are held September to June, on the 1st Thursday of the month (except January’s on the 9th) in the Community Room at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, 9.15pm finish. We have varied and interesting speakers, displays and competitions, with plenty of time for chatting, buying and selling. For further info: Chris @ 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 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 lll Ely Evening Scrabble Club For fun, practice and friendship, we are not competitive. If you love scrabble or want to learn, get more practice, make friends, come and join us. When: 3rd Monday of the month, 21 October 2019 onwards Time: 7.00 pm for 7.15 pm start until 9.30 pm (approx.) to allow for 3 games to be played during the session Where: the High Flyer, 69 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PQ Cost: all attendees to buy at least one drink (hot/cold) from the bar please. Bring: scrabble boards/dictionaries (if you have them) notebook and pen for recording scores. Contact: Sheila on 07879863199 (text or call), if you intend to come, can bring a board, to make sure we have enough Parking: at the back of the High Flyer, also Newnham Street/Paradise Car Park and nearby streetsLooking forward to meeting you!

LANGUAGE & LIT

Ely English Language Cafe All welcome at High Flyer Pub Newnham Street Ely,Tuesday and Friday from 10.30 a.m for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367

ELY LIBRARY -Engage in the Afternoon 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-3.30pm Ely Library Speakers and activities, with refreshments. Free entry, but donations welcome.

-Hama Bead Club – 2nd Thurs of the month 3.45-4.45pm, £2 per child. Mosaics without mess! Design, manipulate and take home your piece of art. All materials provided.

-Lego Club – 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month 3.45-4.45pm, £1 per child. Build, play and make friends with the help of those little coloured bricks! Giant blocks for very small hands. Book in person at the library from the Saturday before each session.

-Scrabble Club – every Fri 10.30am-12.30pm, £1 per person.

-Board Games – every Saturday 1-3pm, free.

Come challenge your friends and family to a game – something for all ages and interests!

-Creative Tuesdays - every Tues 10.30am-12pm.

Bring your crafts and art projects to work on in friendly company.

-Baby Rhymetime - every Wed and Fri 2-2.30pm, free. New Volunteers welcome!

-Storytime - every Tues 10-10.30am Contact details for all events and activities are Ely. Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, 0345 045 5225.

-Friends of Ely Library Friends’ Coffee Morning and Jigsaw Exchange 10am-12pm, Ely Library Meeting Room. 6 The Cloisters, Ely CB7 4ZH. 2nd Saturday of the Month. New members very welcome.

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. Secretary: 01353 861153 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 features regular guest speakers as well as open mic performances. Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec - doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Find us on Facebook or email elaine.ewart@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 Fire-Engine 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. Facebook / Georgette Heyer Book Club - Ely

MUSIC

Acoustic Evenings at West End House Come & Enjoy a friendly acoustic evenings with us at Ely’s cosy character local West End House, 16 West End, Ely, CB6 3AY 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

7.30 - 11.00pm. We play in turns ‘around the room’ and there might be Folk Music, Country, A Golden Oldie or two, or even a Poem or Story. Perform yourself or just listen. Info:Liam (01353) 659614 or T: 07775094063 E: debrunliam@outlook.com West End House (01353) 662907 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 fifty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road.

New players are welcome. There are no auditions. 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. 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.

Membership by audition.

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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 Area Music Centre The Ely Area Music Centre is a great opportunity for school-age students who have reached at least Grade 2 on an orchestral instrument to come and develop their skills with professional support, and to rehearse and perform as part of an orchestra! We meet at King’s School Ely Junior School, Barton Road, Ely, from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturdays during term time. For further details, please contact Cambridgeshire Music: 01480 373500, Email cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 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. No auditions and no need to be able to read music! For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our website www.singchoirs.com Sing! Together - a weekly music-making and singing group in Ely for people living with a dementia, memory loss and their carers, run by registered charity All In Sound. No experience is needed, just come along and enjoy the singing and music. Please contact Kathryn Rowland on 01353 662022 or email kathryn@allinsound.co.uk lll Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a community choir for young singers aged 11 and up. There are no auditions and no fees. The group sings a wide range of music styles, from Handel to Hairspray, trained by professional choir director,composer and conductor Andrew Parnell. Rehearsals on Mondays in term time, 6-7 pm in the Church Rooms at St. Mary’s Church, Ely. For more details email youth@elychoralsociety.org and find us on Facebook @elyyouthchoir

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NATURE & OUTDOORS

Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust The group has a programme of walks and talks during the year. To find out about the Wildlife Trust including around 100 reserves which you can visit go to:www.wildlifebcn.org or contact: willburdett@btinternet.com for more information about the local group.

Ely Wildlife Watch Ely Wildlife Watch is a Wildlife Trust group run by volunteers with a passion for wildlife. It provides wildlife activities for infant & primary aged children and their families – a great chance to get outdoors and have wild fun with a variety of nature themed activities. For details contact helen@moorehse.co.uk or look for Ely Wildlife Watch on Facebook 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 website: www.willderland.com

CAMPAIGN GROUPS

lll CBWIN Campaign We aim to bring people together who are concerned about the waste incinerator plan submitted by Amey Cespa for the Cambridge area. As residents, we intend to provide independent information that is not from waste industry sponsored reports. We want all locals affected by this plan to be able to make an informed choice, and to ensure that decision makers act on what the public want.

Please keep visiting the website over coming days and weeks while we continue to add further facts and useful information. www.cbwin.co.uk/ 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 We are raising awareness and helping with the resettlement of two refugee families in the local area. The Campaign is supported by many individuals and organisations in the region, and further details of the group’s work can be found on its website. For more information, please contact: info@elyrrc.co.uk

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS

lll Ely Baha’i community On the second Tuesday of every month (excluding January and August 2020) we host an evening of discussion on topical issues to do with personal & social transformation at The Ely Cathedral Conference Centre, (Simeon Room) Palace Green, Ely, CB7 4EW, 7:30 to 9.30 12th Nov - Create a better life 10th Dec - Evolutionary Pathways in an unfolding Universe. All our welcome, all faiths or none! A very warm & relaxed group trying to make a difference in our daily life to contribute to the betterment of the world! For more info Tel or Text: 07746761519 - FB:Ely Baha’i community - email: elybahais@gmail.com Christ Church North Ely Isle of Ely School.

Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Countess Free Church Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely City Church 15a Silver Street. Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Minister: Revd. Catherine Dixon on 01353 662426 Every Thursday 2-course lunch at 12 noon for 12.15 for just £5, no booking required. https://www. elyandnewmarketmethodists.org.uk/ely.htm Ely and District Spiritualist Church Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB 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 First Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. 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 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 preschool children worship together with story, song and prayer. Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 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. £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 Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 lll St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England Services: EVERY TUESDAY 10.00-10.30 St Peter’s Church - Said Holy Communion.

EVERY SUNDAY 09.30-10.45 St Peter’s Church Traditional Service. St Peter-in-Ely, Broad Street, Ely CB7 4BQ UK. A Church of England said service of Holy Communion, using traditional language. All are welcome. Please also see www. elystpeterschurch.co.uk and www.facebook. com/elystpeters or tel: 01353 665047 Ely Quaker Meeting 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, for about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat. www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 69

The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Rd, Ely 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. Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

SCIENCE

Ely Astronomy Club (New venue) Meetings commence at 7.30pm in the Ovin Rm at the Cathedral Conference Centre. Informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars!

2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection. 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. 3rd Saturdays 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.

Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire Ely & District Probus Club The 1st & 3rd 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. Companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings. Contact Charles Spottiswoode 01353 967014 70 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Ely Branch Royal British Legion All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. Contact Brian Crabtree 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 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 lll Ely City Women’s Institute Nov: Make a 3D paper snowflake. Followed by AGM Dec: A Christmas Floral Decoration - Ruth Moushebeck. Where: The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. When: Second Monday of each month. Time: 7.15 for 7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm. 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 Every 2nd 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: rosemary.green5@talktalk.net Tel: 01353 661508

SPORT & FITNESS

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).

Becoming an annual member of Ely Archers allows you the chance to shoot with us throughout the year: twice a week in Winter and three times a week in Summer. http://www. elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@ elyarchers.co.uk. Membership: membership@ elyarchers.org.uk

Ely Victoria Badminton Club Tuesdays 7pm-10pm at Ely Paradise Sports Centre. A friendly BE registered badminton club, open to all competitive abilities from improvers to experts. With around 55 members the club demonstrates a good balance of competitive sport based in a very sociable environment. elyvicbad@gmail.com www.badmintonely.co.uk / Twitter @ElyVicBad Facebookwww.facebook.com/ elyvictoriaBadminton East Cambs Basket Ball Club Providing basketball for all ages, 8 and above of all standards, for boys and girls. Our sessions are fun and competitive. If you would like to give the sport a go, are returning to the sport or have moved to the area looking for a new club, then get in touch or come to one of the training sessions. First session is free. Warriors training sessions: U12 team: Ages 8-11. Mon nights, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Kings School Sports Hall. Cost £5 / U14 & U16 teams: Ages 12-15. Wed nights, 6:30pm-8pm. Kings School Sports Hall.

Cost £5 / Under 18 & men’s Senior teams: Ages 16+ Tuesday nights, 730pm-10pm. At the Hive Leisure Centre. Cost £6. For further info contact@ eastcambsbasketball.co.uk or visit: www.eastcambsbasketball.co.uk Ely Beet Sport & Social Club Predominately a Bowls Club, open 7 days a week with male and female teams playing in the Ely & District Bowls League, our bowling green is open from April to early September. For Members and signed in guests we have full size Pool & Snooker tables, Bingo, Darts, Dominoes, Cribbage and externally there’s a full-size Tennis court and children’s play area. We also have Fishing rights around the City. Our Function Hall and newly refurbished Committee Room / Kitchen are available for hire to members and non-members.

Tel: 01353 662029 / beetsecretary@gmail.com City of Ely Bowls Club 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. 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.come-mail: cityofely_cc@ hotmail.com Octagon Cycling Club We are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. 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 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 & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: Ron Grant : ron.grant@ntlworld.com. Tel: 01353 610743 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. We 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 Tues 7-8pm / Ladies Tues 8-9.30pm / Mens Tues 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/ elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub

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Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Club We are a very welcoming family club for all ages and abilities, our members range from beginners to 2nd degree Black Belts. Tang Soo Do is a traditional Martial Art; whilst teaching self defense and promoting fitness we also emphasise core values of respect and self control. We train at The Paradise on Tuesdays and The Hive on Thursdays (both 6.30-8.00pm), please feel free to come along and try a session. For more information call Mr Russell (instructor) on 07732746179 or email robertrussell_4@hotmail. co.uk Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.) No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session. Find out more at: http:// www.elyvikings.com / 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.

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.

Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk / 07518 080362 Riding and Skating Ely (R.A.S.E.) Advocating for a new skatepark in Ely. Join RASE on Instagram and Facebook for events and competitions. FB/Riding and skating Ely 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, 72 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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. 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 Based at Roswell Pits in Ely, Ely Sailing Club has over 35 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre able to offer complete 2 day training courses from total beginner through to more advanced levels. Completion of a course includes club membership for the season too! Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. We offer a mix of fun recreational sailing together with regular race events for those who like their sailing to be more competitive. Full details can be found on our www.elysailingclub.org or by emailing: training. elysc@gmail.com ESC Model Yacht Fleet ESC radio controlled Model Yacht Fleet is based at Ely Sailing Club, in Roswell Pits, Ely. Set in an attractive freshwater setting, model yacht sailing is always interesting and fun and with a pontoon to launch from, you never even have to get your feet wet! Please note, we are not a separate club, but recognised as a fleet within Ely Sailing Club, comprised of club members. Membership is just £24. Racing follows normal sailing rules, with as many as up to 12 races per session depending on wind conditions. Racing takes place at the following times. Summer Season: April – October, Tuesday Evening 5pm – Dusk. Winter Season: November – March, Saturday afternoon 2pm – Onwards. If interested please contact the ESC Model Yacht Fleet Captain on 01353 626838 or by emailing: training.elysc@gmail.com 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 www.elysquash. mycourts.co.uk

Ely Table Tennis Club We hold weekly practice sessions at Ely College (Needhams Hall) every Monday and at Littleport Leisure Centre every Thursday. Both sessions run for ages and abilities from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

FREE taster session for new members. Further sessions pay as you go. Adults £5.00, Under 18’s £3.00. One to one coaching available for everyone wanting to improve. All ages and abilities welcome to join the practice sessions and one of the clubs six league teams. For more information contact Karen Byford, Club Secretary, elytabletennis@gmail.com or visit www.elytabletennis.co.uk 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 lll The Ely Walking Group We are an informal group of like minded walkers of all ages. We meet on alternate Sundays throughout the year, come rain or shine, without obligation. There are no subscription fees and our walkers participate at their own risk. Walks are usually circular, 6 - 8 miles long and can be up to 30 - 45 minutes drive from Ely. Each walk is led on a volunteer basis and all walkers are encouraged to share their own routes throughout the year. For more information please contact the walk coordinator, Nick, on 07551 158510 or email nickshippaac@gmail.com.

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. 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

Al-anon Family Support Group We are a support group for relatives and friends of anyone with an alcohol problem whether you still live with that person or not. We meet every Monday evening at 7.30 at the Centre E on Barton Road. Tel 02075932070 www.al.alanonuk.org.uk 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. 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. E: elydeathcafe@ gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m. to 12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present and the cared-for.

The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. For further information please contact Julie Day on Ely 612369 or 07968739406 lll Ely Foodbank The foodbank is run by volunteers and is available for those in need of short term help. Donations of food and toiletries can be left at Crates in Tesco, Sainsbury and Waitrose in Ely and for other areas please see our web site for details. Our Store is open on Tuesdays 9am - 1pm at Unit 15, Century Park, Chettisham where donations can also be received. Email:info@ely.foodbank.org.uk W: www.ely.foodbank.org.uk T: 01353 468626

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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 669326 Happy Cafe Ely We are based in Julia’s Tearooms on the High Street and we hold meet-ups on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10.30am until around noon. We use ideas and resources from the national charity Action for Happiness and aim to create a friendly and welcoming place to meet other people with a shared interest in promoting happiness and wellbeing. Resources from Action for Happiness and a variety of books to support wellbeing are available to view in Julia’s Tearooms at any time. We look forward to welcoming you!

Little Miracles A charity run by parents, who know what it is like to have a child with an additional need, disability or life limiting conditions. We provide a free, safe environment with activities for all children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their siblings. We offer a variety of services to meet the differing needs of families. We meet each Saturday at The Ely Community Centre, High Barns 2pm – 4pm and Parent Coffee Groups are held Wednesdays 10:30-12noon at Larkfields Café, High Barns. Ely@ littlemiraclescharity.org.uk, or call 01353 664 644. Facebook: Little Miracles Ely Branch.

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

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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. T: 07565 598193 E: posability3@gmail.com W: www.posability.org TMW ELY Touch My World Productions hosts TMW Ely, the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. A fabulously fun evening of themed entertainment and activities for people with learning disabilities. Join us from 7pm – 9pm at Larkfields Resource Centre, High Barns, Ely, CB7 4SB. Facebook @touchmyworld For more info contact Suzie on 07739638817 or email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on 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

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