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The annual Ely Fireworks event will take place on Cherry Hill Park on Saturday 10th November 2018 from 5.30pm. All proceeds to local charities! The Guy Fawkes competition will be judged by the Mayor of Ely at 6.00pm and the bonfire lit at 6.30pm. The Fireworks spectacular starts at 7.00pm. We hope to see you there! (or at least walk past you in the dark!) best wishes

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ELY MAYOR

NEWS and ENGAGEMENTS

What do Fenprobe, Lions Club of Littleport, K9 Project, Ely Soup, Therapy Dogs, New Connexions Church High Barns, Ely-Ribe Association, Ely Heroes, Ely Air Cadets, Prickwillow Drainage Museum Trust, Ely Amnesty International all have in common? They are just some of the organisations that we have visited during the last two months and they are all full of volunteers who help to make Ely such a strong and caring community.

The role of Mayor involves going to grand occasions like the Ely Standard Business Awards, great local events like the Prickwillow Ploughing Festival and once in a lifetime events like the opening of the amazing new Dojima Sake Brewery at Fordham, with civic visits to neighbouring authorities, but just as importantly attending as many local Ely events as possible.

We are always delighted to receive invitations where it involves meeting young people like presenting the certificates at Ely Library to all the children who took part in the very successful summer reading challenge, attending the Spring Meadow Harvest Festival, or Ely Air Cadets Open Evening. The future of our country, never mind just the city, depends on our young people growing up to be confident in their abilities and realising they can make a significant contribution to society.

I am dedicated to promoting Ely as a strong, welcoming, inclusive city and all the clubs and organisations that, for example, are listed in the Elyi, all make a vital contribution to that aim.

On the 11th of November this year there will be hugely significant commemoration of the peace at the end of World War One in 1918. There will be the customary service in Ely Cathedral followed by the Royal British Legion traditional wreath laying at the Market Place war memorial, but in addition this year in the evening at 7pm we will be lighting a beacon at St Mary’s Green, ringing the parish church bells of St Mary’s and inviting everyone to gather to remember the sacrifice of previous generations and the hope of future peace for our young people. Please join us if you can.

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Bishop David’s Goodbye Service

With members of the Ely Fireworks Team Walking the new Bypass for Macmillan

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Mayoress Cassie at Ely Military Band Concert

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In commemoration and remembrance of the end of the war and the many millions who were killed or came home dreadfully wounded, 1000 Beacons of Light will be lit at 7pm on 11th November 2018 throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories - a century after the guns fell silent. The event will also commemorate the huge army of men and women on the home front who, often in dangerous and exhausting conditions, underpinned the war effort keeping the wheels of industry turning, bringing the harvests home to ensure the nation did not starve.

The Beacons will symbolise the 'light of hope' that emerged from the darkness of war.

The Beacon in Ely will be lit at 7pm on the evening of 11th November 2018 on St Mary’s Green, St Mary’s Street, Ely. Everyone is welcome to attend the commemorations. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 5

ELY MUSEUM

photos from the collection at Ely Museum

Emily Allen Custodian at Ely Museum On the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, we remember the Armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France. This marked the end of the hostilities on the Western Front of World War I in 1918. This year, we mark the centenary of the end of one of the deadliest conflicts in human history.

The Cambridgeshire regiment served in France and Flanders during the Great War, gaining 27 honours for their service. After arriving in France on the 15th February 1915, they suffered their first loss, that of Cpl Dewey, just 3 weeks into their tour. The Regiment suffered the loss of 77 officers and 798 soldiers of the Regiment were killed in action or died as a result of their wounds, a further 3458 wounded in action.

In 1922 the Ely Market Place War Memorial was unveiled officially by Major General Sir S. W. Hare KCMB CB. It recorded the 165 names of men from the parishes of Ely St. Mary & Ely Holy Trinity who gave their lives between 1914-19. Prior to this in July 1917, a temporary War Memorial was put up on the almonry garden side of the market place, though there were several suggestions put forward to commemorate the fallen soldiers such as a cottage hospital and even a swimming bath.

Officers of the 1st Cambridgeshire Regiment, 1923 This year at Ely Museum to mark the centenary, we will be making several improvements to our World War Gallery, including the display of one of our newest acquisitions, the recently conserved King’s Colour of the 11th Cambridgeshire Battalion of the Suffolk Regiment.

Please visit our website or social media pages for further details of our upcoming events relating to the end of the war, including a free open day and family history event. emily@elymuseum.org.uk 01353 666655 www.ElyMuseum.org.uk www.facebook.com/ElyMuseum www.twitter.com/ElyMuseum www.instagram.com/Ely_Museum

The Market Place memorial to those who lost their lives during the Great War was unveiled on the 30th April 1922

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JOURNEY'S END

a commemorative performance by Ely Drama Society

8TH - 10TH NOVEMBER 2018 To commemorate the centenary of the end of The First World War, Ely Amateur Dramatic Society is putting on a production of R.C. Sherriff’s ‘Journey’s End’ at Ely Maltings on the 8th, 9th and 10th of November 2018.

The production features some excellent costume and set pieces reflecting the era, taking the audience back to those dark days on the front.

The play is based on R.C. Sherriff’s real-life experiences during the war. He was an officer in the East Surrey Regiment and wounded in the battle of Passchendaele in 1917.

In the play Captain Stanhope is nervous and exhausted after three years on the front line. Now, as he and his officers sit in their dug-out awaiting attack, the full horror and futility of trench warfare unfolds.

Tickets costs £12 (with a 0.95p online booking fee) and are available from Burrows Bookshop, 01353 669759 or online at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/elyamateurdramaticsociety.

Show starts at 7.30pm.

ELY AT THE FRONT www.elyww1.net - a fantastic website devoted to telling the stories of Ely men and women during World War 1 - well worth a visit.

Local resident, Shirley Hall is a keen family historian and was involved in a project to research all the men on the memorial in her home town of Folkestone. After attending one Ely Memorial Ceremony she decided to start a similar project here in Ely. The original intention was to just tell the stories of the men on the memorial, but after spending her weekends trawling through the Ely Standard in Ely library, other names and stories attracted her attention and the concept grew. The Ely WW1 website that she began is now attracting about 150 visitors a week from all over the world - many looking for members of their own families. During the research process at least another forty names in addition to those included on the Market Place monument were discovered.

The website also expanded to include details of those who were injured and survived, those who were decorated and those who spent most of the conflict as Prisoners of War.

The website is a wonderful archive of information about Ely at that time, with articles on how local people survived.

There are letters written home from the front, information on the Belgian Refugees stationed here, The VAD Hospital and how it operated. The threat of Air raids was very real and the council debated lighting in the City of Ely, as they feared that if the city was ablaze with lights it would stand out amidst the darkness of the surrounding Fen and be a prime target for German raiders. The signal for an imminent air raid how it was agreed that the signal would be the sounding of the Jam Factory’s hooter (the factory was on Bray’s Lane).

Do go and browse the archive at www.elyww1.net It is a worthy tribute to the people of Ely in wartime. The project continues so comments and further information from readers to improve the website and its contents are very welcome.. email: ww1ely@gmail.com

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Rotary Club of Ely Christmas Collection

Father Christmas and his sleigh will be visiting Ely residents again this year, starting on Friday 7th December.

They will also be in the High Street on Saturday 8th and 15th December. The Rotary Club’s annual collection raises funds for local charities and good causes. The sleigh has been visiting streets in Ely for many years although Ely was a much smaller place when we started. When my children were young hearing the Rotary Sleigh was a sign of the beginning of the Christmas season . I am sure that many Ely families feel the same way. The people of Ely are always very generous and this collection funds our charitable projects for the next year. Please come and say hello, or, if you fancy a very brisk walk, join us! Contact Viv Doji on 07984323695 or vclariced@hotmail.com for information. Visit our website or Facebook for further details.

Santa will be in your area on: Friday 7th December Street; Jubilee Terrace; Ship Lane; Cardinals Way; Beresford Road starting at St Johns Road end, Lisle Lane (part); Brewery Close; Willow Walk; Kingsley Walk, Alexander Chase, Darwin Close, Willow Grove; Waterside; Osier Close; Fore Hill.

Collier Close, Brooke Grove, Tennyson Place.

Monday 17th December Monday 10th December New Barns Road (part); New Barns Avenue; High Cromwell Road; Chief Street; West End (part); Little Barns, Larkfield Road; Ramsey Road; Clayway; Lane; Hills Lane; Fieldside; St Ethelwold’s Close; Deacons Lane; Lynn Road (part); The Paddock; Beald Way; Walsingham Way; St Ovin’s Green; West Appleby Park; John Amner Close.

Fen Road (part); Downham Road (part); Egremont Tuesday 18th December Street New Barns Road (part); Bohemond Street; Crauden Tuesday 11th December Gardens; Beech Lane; Prickwillow Road; Mulberry Downham Road (part); Upherds Lane; West Fen Way; Birch Close; Aspen Close; Juniper Drive; Road (part); Dunstan Street; Priors Court; Kent Sycamore Lane; Henley Way; Summer Hayes; Close; Benedict Street; St Andrews Way; Merlin Douglas Court; Springhead Lane; St Martin’s Walk; Drive; Herons Close; Wren Close; Falcon Mews; Newnham Street; Nutholt Lane.

Northwold; Elmfield; Arundel; Fleetwood.

Wednesday 19th December Wednesday 12th December Kings Avenue (part); Bishop Laney Drive; Langham Lynn Road (part); St Audreys Way; Buckingham Way; Thirlby Gardens; Goodwin Grove; Longchamp Drive; Lynton Drive; Lynton Close; Kings Avenue Drive; Allen Road; Turner Drive; Merivale Way; (part); Canute Crescent; Bentham Way; Philippa Carey Close; Wilford Drive; Felton Way; Compton Close; King Edgar Close; Williams Close; Lumley Fields;.

Close; Fitzgerald Close; Morton Close.

Thursday 20th December Thursday 13th December Cambridge Road; The Turnpike; Gateway Gardens; The Chase; Mawson Close; Yorke Way; Canterbury Witchford Road; Pilgrims Way; Norfolk Road; Avenue; Longfields; St Johns Road; Morley Drive; Bedford Close; Suffolk Close; Warwick Drive; Murfitt Close; Hollendale Way; Meadow Way; Northampton Close; Leicester Close; Hertford Briars Grove; Pasture Grove; Hereward Street; Close; Tower Road; Elysian Close; Houghton Debden Green; Hamilton Road; Landsdown Close; Gardens; Marriott Drive.

West End (part).

Friday 21st December Friday 14th December Columbine Road; Teasel Drive; Mallow Close; Cam The Gallery; Silver Street; Parade Lane; Barton Drive; Stour Green; Wensum Way; Chelmer Way; Road; Barton Square; Barton Mews; Back Hill; The Medway; Welland Place; Nene Road; Wissey Dovehouse Close; Potters Lane; Station Road; Way. Castlehythe; Annesdale; Victoria Street; Broad

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Highfield Ely Academy Friends & Parents Association

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Get into the Christmas Spirit with all your Festive Favourites!

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This role includes physical assistance, but above all understanding and encouragement.

Candidates should feel comfortable working in both group and 1:1 situations Would suit a creative, empathetic, adaptable person.

The ability to improvise, eagerness to get involved in and lead a small discussion group, game or quiz are desirable.

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A LUXURY FESTIVE SEASON AT POETS HOUSE Celebrate in style this Christmas and New Year at Poets House, offering a full range of party occasions and dining opportunities throughout December.

There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy!

Poets House is fast gaining a reputation for being the classiest place in town! Whether you are after a cream tea, quick after work drinkies or a slap up sunday lunch you know that, as well as great food and surroundings, the service will be top notch too.

Throughout December you can book on to any of the Christmas Party nights ( 14th, 15th, 21st) which include a 3 course meal, coffee & mincepies and live entertainment until midnight - Great for

couples or to go together as a group. A good night out at only £49 a head.

Alternatively, the Boardroom and Writing rooms can be hired for your own private parties with superb catering for the evening and the cocktail bar only a short walk away.

Poets House also invite you for Christmas Day, Boxing day and New Year’s Eve. Whereas most of us might not manage all three, spending one of these occasions at Poets House will certainly be a highlight of your festive season.

The Boxing day lunch sounds just the thing at £35 a head. We suggest you treat it like the usual ( but rather more luxurious) Boxing Day walk and pub lunch. No washing up and not a turkey in sight!

Call the POETS HOUSE events team on 01353 887777 to avoid disappointment.

ELY TIGERS RUGBY CLUB Girls’ and Women’s Rugby Last season Ely Tigers rugby club started a girls' section- the Ely Tigresses. We want this to go from strength to strength each year. The new season is starting, come and join us!

The Ely Tigresses train every Tuesday from 6.308.00pm and cater for girls aged 11 to 18. All the girls need to bring is themselves (and any friends who want to have a go too), a water bottle, warm layers, studded boots, a hair tie and a fitted gum shield.

Our coaching team consists of Simon Cross, Simon Edwards and Charlotte Pindar. As the girls’ section grows, we are recruiting for new volunteer coaches to add to our team. So if you are reading this and are an experienced coach, looking for a new challenge and to work with a burgeoning girls' section, please contact our Girls' Chairwoman Charlotte or our Director of Rugby, Adrian Storey.

Contact Charlotte Pindar, Girls’ Chairwomen, at elytigresses@gmail.com or turn up on Tuesday evenings, 6.30-8pm.

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Touch Rugby for Men and Women For over 16’s, Touch Rugby is organised on Monday evenings 7.30-9pm and is open to both women and men. Touch Rugby is a relaxed, social, non-contact game. The rules are very simple and we can teach any beginners who want to give it a go. Everyone is welcome at Touch Rugby; men, women, beginners or experienced players.

OR LADIES ONLY? Ely Tigers have now started a ladies only touch rugby session on Wednesdays 7-30-8.30pm.

If you would like to try something different and are interested in a non-contact form of rugby give touch rugby a go.

Visit the Ely Tigers Website www.elytigers.rfu.club

Make Some Noise!

The New Ely Area Music Centre will help take young musicians to the next level. Weekly sessions to help develop young musicians’ orchestral skills Students, many of whom do not have access to school orchestras, will be able to rehearse together with support from experienced professionals.

A new venture for young musicians who want to take their music to greater heights by playing in a proper ensemble is now operating in Ely. The Ely Area Music Centre is on Saturday mornings during term time. It is open to school-age students who have reached at least Grade 2 on an orchestral instrument and the first session is completely free to attend.

Each week, students will have the chance to develop their technical skills with professional musicians, rehearse and perform as part of a full orchestra, and work with young people from other schools who love making music just as much as they do.

The Centre is being run by Cambridgeshire Music, the county’s music education hub, which organises thousands of music lessons and projects for young people and their families throughout Cambridgeshire. It has been set up in partnership with King’s Ely, who will be providing the Morbey Hall for rehearsals.

Although there is already a popular Area Music Centre in Cambridge, organisers say that there has been growing demand for a similar initiative for young players in Ely and the surrounding communities.

Cambridgeshire Music Development Manager Helen Allen, who teaches music in Ely and will be leading the Centre, said: “Many children in the area

have very limited opportunities to play music with others and accessing the ensembles that are run in Cambridge is often not practical.

“The Area Music Centre is all about getting them together and developing their ensemble skills with the support of experienced, professional musicians.

By the end of the year, they will have grown as musicians, made new friends, and learned how to play some really exciting, challenging music together.”

A full programme of rehearsals and repertoire has been lined up for all three terms of the 2018/19 academic year, and organisers are expecting around 30 to 40 children to join the new Centre, although there is no limit on numbers.

To get involved, students need to be able to play an orchestral instrument at Grade 2 to 6 and be able to read music. They also need to be able to get to King’s Ely in time for a 10am start on Saturdays.

Each of the weekly sessions will see students working in specialist groups focusing on woodwind, string, brass or percussion during the first half of the morning, before coming together to play as a full orchestra during the second half.

This term’s repertoire is built around a theme of “Magic and Mystery”. Students will learn wellknown pieces from Harry Potter, Mary Poppins, P. T. Barnum biopic The Greatest Showman, and The Nutcracker, building up to an end-of-term performance for parents and friends.

The Ely Area Music Centre will be running at King’s Ely Junior School, Barton Road, Ely, CB7 4DB, from 10am to 12.30pm every Saturday. Anyone is welcome to attend and the opening session is free.

For further information about the Centre, please visit the Cambridgeshire Music website: www.cambridgeshiremusic.org.uk/pages/discovermusic/bands-and-clubs/ely-area-music-centre.html

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FANTASTIC MUSIC, GREAT COMPANY AND DELICIOUS CAKE FOR ELY U3A’S 10TH BIRTHDAY

WEA Courses for Adults In Ely Famous Russian Women in History and Culture with Tutor Marina Burrell The course introduces us to some remarkable Russian women - a princess, a diplomat, a poet, a scientist, a ballet dancer, a gymnast and an astronaut - who made a considerable contribution to Russian and world history and culture.

A ten-week course for £54.75* Attend the first week ‘taster session’ for free *Course fee waived for students on qualifying means-tested benefits Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, CB7 4ZH Starting Wednesday, 19 January 2019, 10:30am-12:00 noon

On Saturday 15th September over a hundred members of the local University of the Third Age gathered at the Needham Hall to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ely U3A. The room was decked with bunting and balloons and proceedings were opened by the Mayor. The Melody Brooker Quintet played a selection of well-known tunes.

For more information please contact: Allison Morris – allisonmorris265@hotmail.com

On show were a range of pictures depicting some of the 54 groups over the last ten years. To prove how techy some members are there was also a slide show of images showing on screens for members to enjoy. Various comments were heard ranging from… “I remember that walk – the meal was very good at that pub” “It was an interesting visit and where did they find that picture of our fancy dress Christmas lunch?”

When the buffet was served a gentle hubbub of friends talking was again backed by music. The lure of the sandwiches and cakes meant most members chose to hum along rather than dance but toes could be seen tapping along to the band under the tables.

The afternoon was rounded off by the introduction of the present and past Chairmen (the only lady being away on family business) then the Mayor and current Chairman cut the cake. The cake was declared delicious and served with a glass of Prosecco for the toast of – Ely U3A, to the next ten years. Then it was time for members to take their leave, looking forward to the coming week with the physical or mental challenge of their own particular group.

In Memoriam Ely Cathedral Lady Chapel

Saturday 1st December, 7.30 Choral Concert including selected movements from:

Rachmaninov ~ All-night vigil Parry ~ Songs of farewell Jonathan Dove ~ Ring out, wild bells World Premiere of: Sarah Quartel ~ ‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers Conductor ~ Matthew Rudd

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ELY CINEMA NOV 18

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB Thursday 1 November: Doors/bar 6.30pm for 7pm · 170 mins.

Film ticket prices:

NT Live: Allelujah! (15)

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

Cabaret style screening. Alan Bennett’s sharp and hilarious new play is ‘just what the doctor ordered’. It follows the daily struggle on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir.

Sunday 4 November: 7pm (early start time) · 150 mins.

They Shall Not Grow Old (U)

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

An extraordinary new work, revealing the Great War as you’ve never seen it. Using cutting-edge technology to transform images and audio captured one hundred years ago.

Cinema Information:

Sunday 11 November: 3pm & 7.30pm · 100 mins.

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.

The Wife (15)

After 40 years supporting her charismatic husband and on the eve of his Nobel Prize for Literature, Joan confronts the biggest sacrifice of her life and the biggest secret of his career. Strong language, sex references.

Wednesday 14 November: 7.30pm · 108 mins.

King of Thieves (15)

An all-star ensemble of veteran British actors star as an unlikely crew of silver-haired crooks in the unbelievable true story of the Hatton Garden heist of 2015. Very strong language.

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

From the cinema half hour before the film starts. (cash/cheque/credit card).

Tuesday 20 November: Doors/bar 6.30pm for 7pm · 210 mins.

NT Live: Madness of George III

Cabaret style screening. November sees our first ever broadcast from Nottingham Playhouse, Alan Bennett’s The Madness of George III features a brilliant cast led by Mark Gatiss (Sherlock).

Wednesday 21 November: 7.30pm · 100 mins.

The Wife (15)

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

Another chance to catch this adaptation of Meg Wolitzer’s novel of longsuffering spouse who hits her breaking point. A tour-de-force performance from Glen Close. Strong language, sex references.

NT and ROH Live Screenings:

Thursday 29 November: 7.30pm · 136 mins.

A Star is Born (15)

£15 £14 concs £12 members

Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut is a new take on a timeless story: an ill-fated romance between a seasoned musician fading from fame and the struggling young singer he helps to stardom.

Monday 3 December: 7.15pm doors/bar open 6.45pm £15/£14 conc/£12 members

Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

Aprox: 220 mins.

ROH Live: The Nutcracker Tickets now on sale

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SPACES AVAILABLE AT ELY MORNING SESSION FREE TASTER SESSION

Please come and join us at Ely Community Centre (Larkfield), High Barns, Ely Thursday mornings from 10am to 12 noon

Pos+Ability run chair-based exercise groups for people living with all kinds of long-term illnesses, including, but not limited to, Stroke, Parkinson’s, Neurological Conditions, Multiple Sclerosis and Muscular Dystrophy.

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We start our session with group exercises using stretch bands, soft balls and other equipment, whilst sitting on one of our chairs or your own wheelchair and work to your own ability.

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You can take a turn on our wheelchair accessible specially developed exercise bike.

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Or maybe take a few steps along our parallel bars with our team to support you.

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You can try our various hand exercise pieces of equipment used to strengthen your joints, help you to grip and hold onto items, whilst having a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

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Join in a quiz, look at memorabilia books or just sit and have a chat.

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NOVEMBER

1st - 3rd November FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (VIVA) at The Granary Estates, Newmarket, ticketsource. co.uk/viva-arts Thursday 8th November - ELY FLOWER CLUB Open Evening Flower Demonstration & Buffet.

National Demonstrator Derek Armstrong “Christmas

by Candlelight”. Start 6.45pm at Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Tickets: Visitors £12 (incl. Buffet) Contact: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436.

Monday 12th November - ELY CITY W.I. Christmas ribbons demonstration by Beryl Brooks.

The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER 7.30pm - 9.45pm http://wielycity.wixsite.com/ home / Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Thursday 15th November - THE ARTS SOCIETY Ely [formerly NADFAS] 7 for 7.30pm An illustrated lecture by Dr Annie Gray entitled `To Please the Palate and Charm the Eye` 400 years of food as ephemeral art. Visitors welcome £7 Saturday 17th November AMNESTY INT ELY GROUP FILM SHOWING SINK - The Lecture Theatre, The Old Palace, 6.30pm. Intro and film. Post film Q&A with writer/ Director Mark Gillis £7 from Burrows Book Shop or wegottickets event 452187 Saturday 24th November (Exhibition) PHOTO COMPETITION WITCHFORD Entries for unmounted A4 –size (or less) photo on the theme of ‘Life’ with your name, address, phone number, email and age or ‘adult’ on the back to ‘Antipodes’ 17 Common Rd., Thursday 22nd November (Deadline) Witchford by The age groups will be adult, 13-17 years and up to 12 years. It is free to enter. By entering you agree that the photos may be kept and used again for other fundraising activities for the church. Come to St Andrew’s Church, Witchford 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 24th November 2018. Coffee and cake (£2.50) available 10.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. in St Andrew’s Church Witchford. more info from R.Westwell rjwestwell@ hotmail.com tel: (01353) 663918 Saturday 24th November ST JOHN’S SCHOOL XMAS FAYRE 2-4pm Free entry, all welcome. Meet santa, Tombola, Festive stalls, School Choir at St John’s School. St John’s Rd Ely 44 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Thursday 29th November ELY COLLEGE CHRISTMAS MARKET 6.30pm - 9.30pm Spectalular Christmas shopping event. Free admission, all welcome! Ely College, Friday 30th November CHRISTMAS WREATH WORKSHOP in St. Andrew’s Hall Witchford from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. (£12), A soup lunch will be available (£5) from 12.30 to 1.00 p.m. Tickets from rjwestwell@ hotmail.com or Witchford Post Office

DECEMBER

Saturday 1st December - ELY CONSORT In Memoriam, a concert at Ely Cathedral. 7.30pm.

Tickets £15 (£5) boxoffice@elycathedral.org Wednesday 5th December - FESTIVE FEAST Oliver Cromwell’s House The Festive Feast at 10.00 am Join Nora Gardner, local guide and historian to learn about flavours and ingredients that constituted a typical 17th Century Christmas feast.All admission include tastings! Tickets £15.00 per person bookable at www.olivercromwellshouse. co.uk Wednesday 5th December SOMERSHAM TOWN BAND IN CONCERT 7.30pm Highfield School Main Hall, Downham Rd, Ely Info: 01353 662085 email: hfpachair@highfield. cambs.sch.uk Free entry / Raffle & Refreshments Thursday 6th December - ELY FLOWER CLUB Flower Demonstration by Lorraine Scott from Harpenden, Title “Going Dutch”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start: 7.15pm. Entrance: Visitors £5 (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits). Contact Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 or email: elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Saturday 8th December ELY CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT 7pm The Joys of Christmas, Choir and Audience carols. St Mary’s Church, Ely tickets £14 ( u18s free) Burrows Bookshop, High St Passage or 01353 669759 tickets@elychoralsociety.org Monday 10th December - ELY CITY W.I. Christmas Festivities.The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER7.30pm - 9.45pm http:// wielycity.wixsite.com/home / Email:ruth.g.sindall@ btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI

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Tues 18 - Sat 22 December 2018 CAMBRIDGE THEATRE COMPANY - PETER PAN Tuesday-Friday, 7.30pm, Wednesday, 2.30pm , Thursday, 2.30pm. Saturday, 1pm & 5.30pm. Great Hall at The Leys, Trumpington Road, Cambridge CB2 7AD TICKETS £18 - £22.50 includes all booking fees.

Please visit the website for more information and to book tickets. Box Office: Cambridge Live, 01223 357851 Online: cambridgelivetrust.co.uk/ tickets/events/peter-pan-musical-adventure For further info: www.camtheatrecompany.co.uk 21st - 24th December LIONS BREAKFAST WITH SANTA The Lions Club of Littleport are once again hosting Breakfast with Santa at The Almonry High Street Ely on 21st and 22nd Dec (24th Dec is sold out) The cost is Adults £3.50 & Children £6.50 (all children get a present from Santa) Booking Email: Breakfastwithsanta1@yahoo.com Or phone 07817 592438 Saturday 29th December OLIVER CROMWELL’S HOUSE Christmas Guided Walks. City of Ely Walk 11.30 am. All walks tickets £4.00 each bookable at: www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk Sunday 30th December OLIVER CROMWELL’S HOUSE Christmas Guided Walk - Architecture of Ely Guided Walk 11.30 am.

All walks tickets £4.00 each bookable at www.olivercromwellshouse.co.uk

JANUARY 19th January 2019 - WEA COURSE Famous Women in Russian Culture and History is the topic of the next 10 week course offered by the Ely Branch of the WEA. The course is taught by Marina Burrell and it introduces us to some remarkable Russian women - a princess, a diplomat, a poet, a scientist, a ballet dancer, a gymnast and an astronaut - who made a considerable contribution to Russian and world history and culture. The course starts on Wednesday, 19 January 2019, 10.30am to 12.00pm and is held in the Ely Library. course cost:£54.75, but fee remission is available for students on certain benefits or low incomes. The first session can be attended for free. For more information please contact Allison Morris: allisonmorris265@ hotmail.com

Christmas for Families & Children Saturday 8 December, 3pm Christingle Service Sunday 9 December, 5.15pm The Big Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on Service Thursday 13 December, 10.30am Christmas Story and Song Time Saturday 15 December, 2pm Community Christmas Carol Sing Along Sunday 23 & Monday 24 December, 6pm Carol Services featuring the Boys, Girls and Men of Ely Cathedral Choir Monday 24 December, Noon & 3pm Children’s Crib Services featuring special guests from the Donkey Sanctuary Sunday 30 December, 4pm ‘Come and Sing’ Carols

For details of all Christmas services, events and concerts see our website www.elycathedral.org Follow us on

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DAME TROTT SPILLS THE BEANS ON HOW TO GROW A BEANSTALK! Dame Trott takes some time out of her busy day running the farm to give us some of her top tips on growing a Beanstalk.

1)Sell a cow or something similar (and I mean the animal type)! Well how else are you going to get your magic beans?

2)Find a good vegetable patch or soft area of soil to plant the beans! A good foundation is always key – just like my make-up dears!

3)Remember to water the beans! If you don’t have a Giant who showers daily, find an alternative water source such as a giant water pistol! Is there still a hose ban? One of them may work.

4)As well as water you’ll needs lots of sun, we’ve had a lot of that this year with the heat wave! You should see my tan dears!

Happy growing my darlings! And don’t go climbing them – you don’t want to run into any Giants now!

This year’s pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk ’ runs from the 14th Decem ber 2018 – 2nd Januar y 2019.

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Would you like to co-own and help run a community farm in the Fens, between Cambridge and Ely? Willderland Farm already has a core group of supporters, a small orchard, community garden, chicken run, ponds, and a range of wildlife (including turtle doves and great crested newts) and is now looking for new trustees to help support and steward the farm into the future. A minimum stake of ÂŁ1200 for 3% of the 4.5 acres is required.

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The next Jazz at the Babylon is a special Friday event. our crazy Jazz Christmas Party with a mix of all styles of jazz and including favourite numbers with that Yuletide swing. wFeaturing Johnny Welsford and the East Coast Vintage Jazz Orchestra .

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A TREAT FOR FANS OF PINK FLOYD, IAN DRURY, AUDIO SLAVE, BIFFY CLYRO, 10CC, CRANBERRIES, STEVE MILLER AND MUSE “We want to let music fans know that we’re planning this exhibition just before Christmas.

Sign up to our Facebook page and newsletter to find out more about the exhibition and special events:www.facebook.com/babylonartscentre” says Caroline Cawley from Babylon ARTS

Babylon ARTS is planning to stage an impressive exhibition of album art at its riverside gallery. The exhibition will be officially launched on Saturday 17th November and run through to Saturday 22nd December.

The exhibition will feature work by the muchcelebrated Storm Thorgerson and StormStudios.

He is described as ‘the man who designed half your record collection’. Although many will not know Storm by name, his iconic designs appear on the album covers of some of the world’s most famous bands.

The exhibition will be free to attend and hosted by the Babylon Gallery in Ely, which attracts over 25,000 visitors a year.

“We first met Storm back in 2009 when following a phone call from him out of the blue we hosted an exhibition of some of his best known photographs. Storm had a special connection to Cambridgeshire – it was his stomping ground.

He attended both primary and high schools in Cambridge (Brunswick Primary School and the Cambridgeshire High School for Boys), and would often hang out in Ely with his friends.Following the V&A exhibition last year which featured a large proportion of his work, we think it’s time to bring Storm back to Cambridgeshire.”

The exhibition at the Babylon Gallery is set to feature a range of Storm’s work created throughout his 30 year career with Storm Studios with many hand-signed limited editions. The exhibition will also feature the cover from Biffy Clyro which was the last album sleeve conceived

by Storm, and poignantly was photographed on the day he died in 2013.

Music fans will be able to buy limited edition prints books, and other work created by this immensely talented designer.

Please contact Babylon Arts Tel: 01353 616991.

Further details at www.babylonarts.org.uk

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THE LIONS CLUB OF LITTLEPORT NEED YOUR HELP OVER THE PAST TWO YEARS OUR CLUB HAS COLLECTED OVER 8000 PAIRS OF USED SPECTACLES TO BE USED, MAINLY, IN THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES. THEY ALSO GO TO HOMELESS CHARITIES IN THE UK.

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MANY ALREADY BOOKED FOR THIS YEAR’S FESTIVE 5K! Hundreds of festive fun run lovers have already booked their place in Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s seasonal fun run, which takes place in Ely on Sunday 25th November. This year there is an earlier start time of 9am and a new start and finish line venue, in the grounds of Ely Cathedral.

The change of location means that the Charity has been able to offer 150 more places for their popular 5K, taking the total number of fun runners to 800.

To take part in Ely Festive 5K, sign up now at http://www.arhc.org.uk/ely-5k-registration.asp or call 01223 675888 for a postal registration form. Places cost £12.50 for adults and £8 for children under 16. Registration will close upon reaching 800 participants, or at 1pm on Friday 23rd November. Completed forms can be sent in to the Arthur Rank Hospice at Great Shelford (Cambridge) or delivered in person with registration fees to the Ely office of Ward Gethin Archer (Market Place), by 21st November.

Ely Festive 5K has a merry reputation for bringing timely Christmas cheer to the City of Ely. Every year hundreds of cheery-faced runners complete a push-chair friendly 5K route, which includes partial road closures and winds around the City’s historical streets and riverside. Last year spectators were entertained as they cheered on dozens of Santa’s and tinsel-tousled fairies, Christmas puddings and elves, reindeer, pieces of stripy rock and even a 7 ft Christmas cracker! There will be medals for all finishers and prizes will be awarded for fastest male and female runner, fastest boy and girl, fastest team and best fancy dress. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 55

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ART & CRAFT The Art Society Ely (formerly EDFAS) will meet on Thursday 15th November 7 for 7.30pmfor an illustrated lecture by Dr Annie Gray entitled `To Please the Palate and Charm the Eye`400 years of food as ephemeral art. Visitors welcome £7 / www.theartssocietyely.org.uk/ Ely Arts Society We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall CB6 1AD. Art Demos. New members always welcome, £30.00 per year only.

Contact Gary Davis chairman / gary.c.davis@ mac.com Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the High Flyer Pub on newnham Street. 7.30-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, cross-stitch etc.

Tel: 01353 664472 Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 6-9.00pm £3/session we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. 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 Meetings are first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall in Little Thetford, starting at 7pm Demonstration by a visiting expert / raffle, chat and a cup of tea! Membership currently just £30 per annum. So do come along and take a peek. website: www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk Twitter @ElyWoodturners. e:publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk

CHARITIES (Local branches) Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For more information on forthcoming Ely Wildlife Watch events, follow the Ely Wildlife Watch group on Facebook or call Clive Baker on 01353 610224.

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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 Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum.

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

COMMUNITY East Cambridgeshire Access Group The East Cambridgeshire Access Group meets fortnightly to make written comment on Planning Applications, for buildings to which the public are invited. Everyone welcome. vickielychapter@ btinternet.com for more details.

Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and jigsaw exchange held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come and help us support our local Ely Library. 10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome.

For events go to: www.cambridgeshire.net The Friends of Ely Museum.

Further info: www.elymuseum.org.uk/about Cost of meetings £2.50 Contact Pam Blakeman on 01353 663135.

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 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld. com 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 / www.willderland.com

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888. We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. 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 C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music. Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564 Ely Arts Theatre Want to find out about everything that is going on in the theatre and performance arts in and around Ely? Then join the Ely Arts Theatre network. Ely Arts Theatre is a community all about promoting all things theatre and performance or visual arts in Ely and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire area. We want to get more bums on seats for Ely & East Cambridgeshire theatre and performance arts events! So join the community at: www.elyartstheatre.org Twitter - @elyartstheatre www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre

Ely Theatregoers Club The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am. For further information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers. co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483

DANCE Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (three years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Wednesday at 8pm in Witcham Village Hall and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk Ely Playford Dance Group Dance in the style from Jane Austen. Friendly group. All dances walked through. No partner or experience necessary. Little Downham Village Hall CB6 2SY. 7.30pm -10pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month £3. Contact: enquire@elyplayford. org / Tel: 01353 440170 Ely and Littleport Riot 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 Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm. No experience or a partner necessary. Just come along and have some fun and exercise - wear soft, flat shoes. Weekly fee is £4 with under 16s (accompanied by an adult) free. Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah.adkins@btinternet.com

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

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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 Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA offers two 10 week courses per year: one starting in late September and the other in early January.

The courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library. In addition, it offers occasional day schools. email: eastern@wea.org.uk.

Haddenham W.E.A. The WEA firmly believes in promoting life-long learning. You don’t need any previous knowledge or qualifications, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience, or just listen and enjoy something new. Contact the Secretary on 01353 861674 for more information or visit wea.org.uk/eastern.

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS Ely Dining Club This friendly lunchtime dining club welcomes men and women (and their guests). It meets 6 times a year at The Poets House on St Marys Street in Ely. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. The dining club helps fund projects such as the NSPCC ChildLine Schools Service visits to primary schools to talk to young children about abuse and how to get help. For more information about the dining club contact: Sylvia on 01343 777373.

Ely Community First Responders Our community first responders are volunteers who are trained by East of England Ambulance Service to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work.

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@ virginmedia.com Facebook.com/ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ The Order of St Etheldreda The Order of St. Etheldreda is the fund-raising arm of Ely Cathedral Trust. If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is: Women in action working together to making a difference 58 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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: Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club / Twitter; @LittleportLions Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment.

We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community. www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 Ely Hereward Rotary Club Ely’s evening Rotary club was founded in 2004, and meets every Wednesday evening at St Peter’s Rooms, Broad Street, Ely, for an interesting mix of speakers, social activities, and planning our fundraising activities. These include Ely Aquafest, the Christmas Santa street collection, Eel Day, Apple Day, the Ely Potato Race, and our annual “Win a giant Easter egg” competitions, along with fundraising concerts at The Maltings.If you would like to make new friendships and support local charities and good causes while having fun, please visit our website at http://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 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. www.yogastudioely.co.uk Contact Bianca 01353 698090 - email 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 £2.50 – Members free. Tel: 01353 669326 Friday History Group Meetings are held at the Ely Methodist Church, off St Mary’s car park. Doors open at 10 for a 10:30 start, £3 payable on the door.

Chris Holley at : eipfriday@gmail.com Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it.

Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk Prickwillow Engine Museum at Prickwillow near Ely is a registered charity and run by volunteers, the museum houses many very large and rare diesel engine all in working order,

it also tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment . Telephone: 01353 688360 / 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.

City of Ely & District Horticultural Society will cease to be on 30th September 2018.

From 1st October 2018 we shall be amalgamated with City of Ely Allotments Association. 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 7th to 9th September at Loves Lane C.P. Ashwell / 21st to 23rd September at Diglea C.P. Snettisham / 5th to 7th October Tall trees C.P. Guyhirn. To contact your local Camping and Caravanning Club email elydistrictccc@ outlook.com.

City of Ely Flower Club Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Entrance: £5 Visitors; (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits). Membership only £17.50pa and FREE monthly entrance except for Open Evenings. Further info: Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@ hotmail.co.uk Stuntney & District Gardening Club We hold regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm in Stuntney Social Club. We www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 59

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 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors. Meetings are held on a Thursday in the Community Rm at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings. We do hope that you will join us! For info contact 01354 659358 Ely Photographic Club The club meets at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely Wednesdays 7.30pm (annual subscription). We extend a warm welcome to all enthusiasts – novices, amateurs and professionals. We have a varied programme throughout the year encompassing all aspects of photography. Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 Ely & District Model Railway Club The club membership has continued to grow in recent months and we remain happy to call for new members. So come and join us and be part of a thriving model railway club. We meet on Tuesday as well as other times. Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then Membership is £10/month. In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on 01480 454857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld.com to arrange a visit, or make contact via our website: www.elymrc.org.uk

LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Ely English Language Cafe 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 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.

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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.

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MUSIC Blue Haze An adult choir that has been together for eight years. It was founded by Hazel Law, music teacher at Ely St Mary’s CE Junior School. It is a nonauditioned choir and has performed in many charity concerts and events within the local community. We are keen to recruit new members, if you are interested in joining us and have a love of singing (it helps if you can sing in tune!) at St Mary’s School. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings in the Theatre at 7.15pm. Please arrive just before. Madeleine Funnell tel: 07739 260027 or 01353 664920 e: madeleine.funnell@gmail. com City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately sixty members.

We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. 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.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk Ely Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk 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 Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 e: john@caprio-ip.co.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 Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a mixed choir for the 13 to 19 age-group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB74HF, from 6.00-7.00

pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join.

Conductor Andrew Parnell.

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

POLITICS Ely City Amnesty Int’ Group We hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at St Peter’s House, Broad Street, Ely, and would welcome new members to campaign and plan activities. www.amnestyelycity.org.uk email:info@elyamnesty.org.uk Ely for Europe We are a cross-party group campaigning to ensure that the UK remains as close to the centre of the European Union as possible. We support the right to remain of EU nationals living in the UK and full membership of the European Single Market. We have regular meetings and social events. please visit our website http://www.elyforeurope. org or Facebook – ElyforEurope.

Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign ERRC works to raise awareness, and aims to help with the resettlement of some refugee families in East Cambridgeshire (as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK in the next five years). The group meets regularly and always seeks volunteers to help and to pledge support.

For more information, please visit http:// elyrefugeeresettlement.co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com,

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Ely Baha’i Community On the first Tuesday of the month, (not Jan or Aug) we host an evening of discussion on topical issues to do with personal & social transformation at The Ely Museum (meeting room at the back), Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00! All are 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 information 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 61

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. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com 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 St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk 62 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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 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 Meetings commence at 7.30pm at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. 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 on the first Saturday of each month, Changing to 3rd Saturdays from January 2019) 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 Ely Branch Royal British Legion Mon 3rd December (Xmas do) Mon 17th December. All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. 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 Ely City Women’s Institute Meets on 2nd Monday of each month.

The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. 7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm (feel free to arrive from 7.15pm). We welcome new members to join us at any time of the year.

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/ home. Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute 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: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com

SPORT Ely Archers We are a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments. Based in Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). 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 Facebook www.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, 730pm10pm. At the Hive Leisure Centre. Cost £6. For further info contact@eastcambsbasketball.co.uk or visit: www.eastcambsbasketball.co.uk 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.com e-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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 63

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 & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 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 firstclass food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely City Hockey Club We are based at and uses the astro turf pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, just off the Downham Road/A10 roundabout. We’re a friendly club and welcome players of all ages and all abilities. 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 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net 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.

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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, 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 Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Full details can be found on our website: www. elysailingclub.org Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar. We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students. We have men and ladies teams in the

Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday.

Tel - 01353 662156 Website - elysquash.mycourts.co.uk Ely Table Tennis Club We hold weekly practice sessions at Witchford Sports Centre every Monday and at Littleport Leisure Centre every Thursday. Both from 7pm to 9pm. FREE taster session for new members.

Adults £4.00, students in full time education £2.00. One to one coaching available for everyone to improve. All ages and abilities welcome to join the practice sessions and/or one of the clubs league teams. For more info contact Karen Byford, Secretary, elytabletennis@gmail. com Ely Tennis Club We are a community-based not-for-profit club committed to making tennis available to everybody in and around Ely. We offer junior and adults coaching courses, enabling players to develop their game as well as having fun. We also have a number of teams representing the Club, playing teams around the County both home and away. Last, but not least, we organise social events throughout the year.

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

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

Contact Sonia: email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point Walking Netball ‘Let’s Get Moving East Cambridgeshire’ brings you Walking Netball. This slowed down version of Netball is the perfect way to get out and active, whether you have never played Netball before or you haven’t played it for a while. Walking Netball is for women of all ages and abilities. Sessions run on Wednesday’s at Littleport Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm. Your first session is free of charge and then future sessions will cost £4.

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

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

Email: info@cambsiis.co.uk / Phone: 07793671728 Care Network Cambs Supporting Volunteers, Encouraging Independence, Developing Good neighbour projects. Tel: 01954 211919 email: volunteering@care-network.org.uk Website: www.care-network.org.uk twitter @CareNetworkCamb Facebook: Care Network Cambridgeshire Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

We are a support group for Bereaved people, offering a warm and friendly welcome at our Coffee Mornings in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Our meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.15am to 11.45am. 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. Starbucks, , The Cloisters, , Ely CB7 4ZH Email: elydeathcafe@ gmail.com / Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for. The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175 Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road.

See website for times. Emergency food needs and general enquiriesTel: 01353 468626 / email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 65

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.

Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support. Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Bell Holt Community Hall. We meet for support and socialising as well as listening to our programme of speakers. Contact Brian Hayes Chairman on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674 POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke?

Parkinson’s?

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

Thank you so much to all the club secretaries and organisers that send in details! Don’t forget to keep us up to date. The deadline for the Jan/Feb 2019 magazine is 10th December!

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) are looking for volunteers with a keen ‘fixer upper’ attitude to assist our facilities team with the general day-today maintenance tasks at our hospice based in Milton. Roles include general DIY, routine equipment and compliancy checks, assisting with the setting up of equipment and supporting the facilities team with general repairs. Volunteers will be required to attend an informal interview, and positions are subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and two satisfactory references. A minimum of one morning or afternoon per week is desired however we can be very flexible.

Please contact Vicky Hughes on 01223 205183 or alternatively volunteerservices@each.org.uk

INDONESIAN EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI The Rotary Club of Ely are sending a Shelter Box, as pictured above, to the stricken families in the disaster area of Indonesia.

Each Shelter Box typically contains a ten-man tent designed to withstand extreme weather conditions, water purification kit, blankets, tools and other necessities to help a family survive after a disaster.

The boxes are also ideal for storing water. Shelter Box Response teams distribute boxes on the ground, working closely with Rotary clubs worldwide. www.shelterbox.org

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CITY CYCLE CENTRE For all your toys and gifts We stock everything from traditional board games, puzzles and dolls houses all the way through to the latest crazes like LOL Dolls, Pokemon, Harry Potter Lego and Hatchimals.

Browse huge ranges of Sylvanian Families, Playmobil, Lego and Vtech. You could find anything from a child’s umbrella to a lifesize unicorn. Give us a call, email us or message us on Facebook, but better than that, come in and see for yourself. You’ll be amazed!

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