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Hello Ely! Well, what a fabulous summer it has been! Mayor Mike has been as busy as ever representing the city with his daughter Lauren stepping into the shoes of the Mayoress for this term. Our local city venues, as well as village locations, give us a full Autumn seasonal programme of events to look forward to. See our listings for a selection.

As promised, we have gone just a tad GREEN and our editorial focus this issue is on some of the Eco initiatives in the area. We couldn’t possibly cover everything, but hopefully there is something there to interest you. Please be assured that the intention is not to beat you over the head with a big green stick (biodegradeable of course) but just to attempt to join the national Eco conversation at a local level.

I would also like to add a Facebook health warning; sometimes it can feel that for every good attempt you make to live more sustainably and waste less there are 10 people ready to tell you you are doing it wrong!! So the decision of how you live is yours. Find out as much as you can and then make good choices but above all stay positive.

This is why we love our keynote article from Prof Andrew Balmford (page 40) His advice and outlook is wonderfully positive and encouraging.

We also feature some lovely local services in our pink business section on page 62. Thank you too to all our other advertisers who support the magazine.

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WHAT DID YOU DO THIS SUMMER? I found myself back at the Fringe after a break of 28 years with Viva’s Sister Act. This is us performing on the mile!

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In January 2019, we were delighted to announce that we have been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant of £1.66 million for the Unlocking the Potential of the Old Gaol: Ely Museum Redevelopment Project. Thanks to money raised by National Lottery players, this £2.2 million project will rejuvenate Ely Museum and make it a fantastic destination for local people and visitors to the area.

our collections store, and in the early part of September, once our doors are closed, will do the same in the galleries too.

With over 8000 objects ranging from a Roman coffin weighing in at over a tonne to tiny fossils from the warm Jurassic seas that once covered the Isle of Ely, each object has been carefully and safely packed in readiness for its temporary move away from the Old Gaol.

We hope to reopen to the public in the late autumn of 2020, but in the meantime, we’ll be coming out to see you! From taking our school sessions on the road, to visiting village festivals and fetes across East Cambridgeshire, as well as events within Ely too, we’re excited to bring the history of our region to life!

Please continue to check our website or social media pages to see our updates from the building site and where our next event will be!

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You’ll soon see changes to the façade of Ely Museum as our new education room is built.

This space will be a brilliant, 21st century space for us to welcome children to. The biggest changes will be within the historic Old Gaol though, where new and interactive galleries will be created, and the historic features of our 13th century gaol will be revealed.

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If we really appreciate our independents and want them to stay, then we must give them our custom and encourage tourists and visitors to come to Ely and spend money with them.

Well we’re off and running again and certainly keeping busy.

Anyone who tells you that there is nothing happening in Ely is not trying to get involved.

Terrific Ely Heroes this year, thank you Naomi and everyone.

Great family events with Aquafest and the Folk Festival, and some wonderful concerts and events with the Isle of Ely Festival. All these things are possible because relatively small groups of committed people make them happen. While thanking them all on behalf of the city, I know they would all welcome more volunteers to help them.

By the time you read this article the City’s tourism manager, Mrs Tracey Harding, will have left Ely for an exciting new post. We wish her well and thank her for instigating and masterminding Eel Day, the Food and Drink Festival, Applefest and making Oliver Cromwell House such a lively attraction. The work will continue in promoting Ely and our shops, restaurants and events.

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What’s Your Super Power? a night to celebrate the hidden heroes in our community! Ely Hero Awards July 1st 2019, The Maltings

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n Monday 1st July over 150 excited guests gathered in The Maltings in Ely for the 2019 Ely Hero Awards Ceremony. For the 3rd year running, Metro Rod Cambridge, local drain care specialists organised a community event designed to reward and celebrate inspiring individuals in the City of Ely and surrounding villages along with the team at Infiniti Graphics.

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The event was supported by over 20 local businesses who provide sponsorship for the event as well as promotional videos, judges hospitality, accounting and media support. What a great business community Ely has and the awards would not exist without their generosity. BBC Radio Cambridgeshire’s “Mann in the Morning” presenter, Chris Mann hosted the event.

It was Red Carpet Treatment all the way for the 30 excited Finalists and their guests as theyarrived for a special evening of celebration with food provided by Habis Restaurant, Littleport , with music by Elma Band and Kathryn Buck, Vocalist.

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Community Champion Fleur Patten - Winner Ruth Marley Team D Sponsored by The Ely Gin Co

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Fen House Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit, part of the DT Group based in Ely were the chosen Charity of the Year.

The unit provides life changing rehabilitation and care for individuals with an acquired brain injury. Over ÂŁ1300 was raised via a raffle for the unit and the cheque will be handed over on Monday 23rd September at a presentation at The Poets House, Ely.

The Ely Hero Alison Fitt - Winner, Clare Clay, Mark Cornell Sponsored by Metro Rod Cambridge

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Our Dementia Choir in Ely, still singing together after more than a year, joined by new singing stars!

Registered Charity All In Sound, is delighted that their dementia choir in Ely is still singing strong after more than a year and is proving more popular than ever. Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, as well as more local funding from Hopkins Homes, through Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, City of Ely Council, and Ely Community Events, the group that meets each week is on a roll!

People who are living with dementia, memory loss and their carers come together to sing songs, learning new ones as well as old favourites, in a friendly and inclusive environment, and more recently have been delighted to welcome some fantastic young people from our very own Ely College.

Kathryn Rowland, Director of All In Sound, and Group Leader says “When we started this group, we had no idea on the impact it could have, and now each week we can see how important the group has become to each and every person.

It is an absolute delight to work alongside Ely College Head of Music, Tim Vinall, to share songs and ideas, that we can all do together, and the feedback so far has been amazing.

A choir makes a real community, and I think this illustrates what a positive community Our Dementia Choir here in Ely is.”

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“Our students have been very positive and the commitment they have made to supporting those affected by Alzheimer’s has been outstanding.

Our PLEDGES programme, followed by all our students here at Ely College, encourages service and engagement with the wider community.

The students who have been involved are already showing how to be great community leaders and good citizens. As a college we are so proud of them all!”

For any more information about All In Sound, and Sing! Together, or if you would like to join then please contact Kathryn Rowland on 01353 662022 or email kathryn@allinsound.co.uk You can also support Sing! Together and keep Our Dementia Choir in Ely singing for years to come, by visiting our Just Giving page: www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/allinsound

ElyiFocus JOIN THE GREEN CONVERSATION!

Reflecting the upswell of concern nationally and locally about how we can do our bit to live more sustainably and responsibly, here is our Green Feature with articles, information and comment from our area. Thank you to our contributors!

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Stay Positive and believe that moving towards a more sustainable future is possible!

Faced with ever more serious news about our changing climate and the extinction of species it’s easy to think there’s nothing that we as individuals can do. So we asked Cambridge University’s Professor of Conservation Science and Ely resident, Andrew Balmford for his expert tips on making a difference.

“It’s true that we won’t save the planet just by changing a few lightbulbs and putting out the recycling (even though these are worthwhile).

We need to do a lot more. But together we can have major impacts, provided we focus on the biggest actions. I think there are 5 ways almost all of us can make a real difference.”

Lowering how much beef, lamb and dairy we eat – because cows and sheep belch and fart a lot of methane (a much more powerful greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide), red meat and dairy have 20 to 50 times the greenhouse gas footprint of pulses. We don’t all need to become strict vegetarians, but for most of us eating less animal-based protein would be good for our own health as well as that of the climate.

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Seriously reducing energy use at home – by fitting proper insulation and double-glazing, delaying putting on the heating and putting on a jumper instead, turning down the thermostat, and maybe even installing solar panels. Switching energy provider to one that doesn’t buy from gas- or coal-fired powered stations can also ensure whatever power we do use has a very low footprint.

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Cutting the impact of our travel – by walking, cycling or taking public transport instead of the car; cutting down on flights; and really importantly, offsetting the emissions of what we still do.

There are many reputable offsetting schemes – the one I support (which you can find at: http://www.standfortrees.org/manvsearth) saves trees in Gola Forest, West Africa - soaking up carbon, building rural livelihoods and safeguarding amazing wildlife, all at the same time.

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Getting out into nature – just spending an hour or two each week in green spaces can be fantastically restorative, and remind us why living more sustainably is so important. The oases of nature around the edge of Ely – Roswell Pits, Ely Common and the river meadows - are a great place to start. And if you’re visiting these places already, maybe next time take a friend or a neighbour – perhaps someone who couldn’t otherwise enjoy the benefits of the wild spaces on our doorstep.

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Letting the powerful know– although we can each of us play our part, our impacts will depend on how far they’re backed up by what politicians and businesses are doing. So if the natural world matters to us, we need to use our votes and our purchasing power to make sure corporations, MPs and councillors know what we think.

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There’s one other thing, which is perhaps the most important of all. And that is to remain hopeful, and positive, and to believe that moving towards a more sustainable future is possible. My list is of course only a start - there are lots of other important steps we can take – but together I hope these actions show that making a difference really is possible.

The Prospects Trust is UNWRAPPING a different way to shop in Ely from September. Weigh, Tare, Fill – three simple words which Prospects Trust Unwrapped’s team hope become a mantra for their new shoppers when they officially open their really GREENgrocery on the 4th September.

The small shop front of Lighthouse Ely’s main building on Lynn Road is aiming to become Ely’s first inconvenience store! A corner shop full of seasonal produce, locally made gifts and eco-alternatives to help Ely people stock up on single use plastic free staples & organic edibles.

One wall of the shop has been transformed into a “refill wall” a local larder which will dispense just what you need not a BOGOF deal into your own tubs, bags & well even your hat! If you can weigh it you can fill it, however the team are keen to keep it all clean so will also sell new reusable containers to help you adapt to a refill retail lifestyle.

Shop Manager Tom Cockerton has been hands on in the design, layout and build of the shop, storeroom and kitchen refit so has met lots of local passing residents telling him what to stock and he can’t wait to open. Tom has been working throughout the summer months WE ARE FUNDRAISING FOR STOCK: localgiving. org/charity/prospectstrustatsnakehallfarm/project/ unwrapthesstock

transforming pre-loved kit into a brand-new shop. Reuse and repurpose, with a lot of Tom’s crafty expertise, has been at the heart of the venture, with donated furniture from solidarity partner Emmaus Cambridge, paint donated from The Newmarket Paint Company and Re-Imagine and lots of amazing volunteers, the shop is looking ripe for the produce.

The shop will also host a “Pod” wall full of local handicrafts and eco products ensuring that when people sit and linger longer over their Hot Numbers cup of coffee, their Samovar blended loose leaf tea or a plate of seasonally inspired edibles they have lots of different gift ideas to peruse. For local talent wishing to retail their goods contact Tom on 01353 602010.

The organic and local produce is coming direct from the farm, The Prospects Trust’s Snakehall Farm near Reach. All the produce is sown, grown, harvested and graded by co-workers with additional needs and as a social enterprise, all profits are ploughed back into the running of the farm. The Ely shop will become a training ground for new Co-workers, helping young people currently marginalised from mainstream employment gain accredited training in retail and food hygiene while gaining practical supported work experience in the shop and farm food servery.

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t Re-Imagine we are always finding creative ways to help look after our planet by collecting materials that businesses normally just throw away and was started in 2013 for two reasons. First, to help save and use the materials we already have on our planet, and second, to help people who would like to use art, craft and play materials but can’t afford them. The centre is a hub of creative energy and is a lot of folks happy place, an environment where children can touch things and adults can share and learn.

We are uniquely linked to the community to really help make a difference by providing education about a sustainable lifestyle because we want a society where everyone enjoys a good life without further

We realise that waste material is a valuable resource and re-use wins over recycling because it does not involve any reprocessing and industrial processing which produces pollution. There is actually a double saving for the environment when you use our materials because you not only save them from filling up a landfill site, but also they replace new, usually over packaged materials which you would have consumed otherwise. As well as the implications of working conditions of overseas factory workers of cheap craft supplies including young children. Every purchase you make is a moral choice. Read that again.

The Community Factory, the first of its kind in all the land, is where folks can help by donating items - we are constantly collecting toiletries, backpacks, sleeping bags, choclate, toothbrushes and toothpaste, scarf & gloves, teabags, coffee and sugar for local Homelessness organisations.

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When people ask “Ruth, what do you do?�, I say whatever it takes.

As the Director of Re-imagine I love all things creative and anyone who knows me knows I was born to make things but even more I want to play a part in addressing the global challenges we face, including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, and peace and justice.

In order to leave no one behind, it is important that we think beyond our own fields of activity. We live in an interconnected world and through collaborative action art can be used to showcase the element of creative reuse and ethical living.

Someone clever once said there are no passengers on Planet Earth we are all crew, well folks, have your boarding cards ready and stow your tray tables because the time is here and Mother Earth needs you. Shop ethically, use responsibly, act locally, think globally and walk gently on this Earth. Please.

Our eco-credentials are fierce and our strategy remains the same, to actively seek out ways to reduce the waste in our community and educate folks onward to a beautiful, rewarding re-use journey.

Ruth Marley Re-imagine Witchford Recycling Centre, Ely

The Community Larder Project collects surplus short dated food from local Supermarkets and makes it available to anyone who is struggling to meet the meal demands of their families, to those who work with vulnerable folks in our local community but also those who are passionate about food waste.

ASPIRING ECO ELECTRICIANS! Local family business, SE Electrical Services are the first business to sign up to the new Eco Ely Pledge.

SE Electrical are focusing on what they can do to help save the planet, and what they can provide for customers to help them make changes in their homes, workplaces and community.

On the business side this means that they seek to recycle as much of their business waste as they can and have switched to electronic invoicing where possible. They also actively support customers with sustainable energy solutions.

SE Electrical Services’ level of commitment to customer satisfaction has not gone unnoticed as this year they have been selected as finalists for the Family Business of The Year 2019 by the Ely Standard Business Awards, to be held on 20th September. They were also finalists in 2012 for Business Person of the Year, 2015 and 2016 for Online Business of the Year.

Head over to Facebook to read their great 5 star reviews. www. facebook.com/elyelectrician/ A huge step forward for the business, Ely and the UK as a whole is Electric Vehicles. The forecast is that there will be 2 million Electric Vehicles and 186,000 charging points in the UK by 2020. The intended national target is that anywhere that has more than 20 parking spaces will need charge points, as well as new builds. There are government grants for Workplace Charging Schemes (WCS) and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Schemes (EVHS).

For more information please contact us on 01353 361051 or 07905759957 e: enquiries@se-es.co.uk Or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram: @ElyElectrician Quote ‘Elyi’ to receive 10% off your labour costs, for any new customers before 31st December 2019.

SE Electrical Services electricians are trained via an Accredited Training Course to install these charge points in compliance with BS7671, the Electrical Safety Quality and Continuity Regulations and the new IET Code of Practice.

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They already offer free quotations, including for electric charge vehicle points, and the company is now offering free assessments to help customers look at energy efficiency.

First Business to sign up for the Eco Ely Pledge.

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Eco Ely is a community group aimed at likeminded residents of Ely and surrounding villages, who are interested in environmental issues, sustainability, recycling and making a difference where we live. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hayley Ellis, set up the organization after attending an event about Eco Churches at Ely Cathedral.

Ely Cathedral has already set up an Environmental Group and Hayley states, “Within our local community we have schools going for Eco School Status, and churches going for Eco Church status, which is great, and I wanted to set up something similar to support and encourage local residents; to help and encourage changes at an individual, household and business level.

We started with waste. Recycling can be a mine field, so I have been lucky to work with Darren Hughes at East Cambridgeshire District Council who has helped us to understand the process a lot more.

We are lucky that we have one of the best recycling rates in East Cambridgeshire and an enthusiastic council who are keen to keep seeing this improving. We like people to use Eco Ely as a forum for asking questions, about waste or recycling or anything, and we do our best to find the answers. Members have already said that by being part of the group they have increased their recycling, reduced their black bag landfill waste and looked at alternative for single use plastic items.

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TerraCycle is recycling the "non-recyclable." Whether it's coffee capsules from your home or pens from a school, TerraCycle can collect and recycle almost any form of waste. The most popular TerraCycle Stream locally is Crisp Packets. Eco Ely have been working with Spotted in Ely to produce an interactive map of TerraCycle locations. To find a list of local recycling centres and the TerraCycle map go to: https://www. eastcambs.gov.uk/east-cambs-street-scene/ neighbourhood-recycling-centres

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E Sets of plastic plates, bowls, cups and cutlery for 30 peo ple. They are available to hire for any one for any occasion, particularly useful for children’s parties and we want to encourage people to Ditch The Disposables . £10 returnable deposit. So far we have one in Litt leport and Soham and we are hoping to get the Ely one set up in September.

REFILL Eco Ely has been working with local businesses to encourage them to join the Refill App and encourage customers to take up this scheme to reduce single use plastic. https://refill.org.uk/

TOO GOOD TO GO We have also been encouraging any businesses that have food waste to join the Too Good To Go App. Clare Thompson from Clare’s Kitchen in Littleport has signed up and highly recommends it.

POLICY Eco Ely has created a Sustainability Policy for local businesses if they don’t already have one, and ask them to take the Eco Ely Pledge. This will be a free service, we wil l help businesses think of three things the y could be doing to be more environm entally friendly. We will be starting this in September and plan to approach all the businesses in Ely and surrounding areas.

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Join us on Facebook @Eco Ely and at our meeting in September to find out more about these and all the other activities and initiatives.

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In July we held a clothes swapping event where you bring clothes that you no longer want or wear but are still in good condition, and you exchange them for points, and you can then spend your points on new clothing. This also included men’s wear, shoes and accessories. In association with Ely Swishing Group we hope to hold another one in October.

MINI MARKETS We held an Eco Mini Market showcasing local sellers who are selling eco friendly products at Prospects Trust Unwrapped – our new ‘green’ green grocery and store.

RAFFLES We also held an alternative raffle where you only bid on prizes you want to win to reduce waste which was very well received.

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Meetin g r u o o Com e t Sep tem ber 4 h t on

We are having our first Official Meeting on Wednesday 4th of September at 7pm at St Mary’s Church Hall in Ely. Please come and hear more about Eco Ely, bring any ideas you have or changes you would like to see.

Everyone is welcome and we are open to any ideas or suggestions.

We are particularly keen to set up a committee, and if you have any skills or support you would like to offer, we would love to hear from you!

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Sustainable travel means finding a way that tourism can be maintained long-term without harming our natural and cultural environments. Sustainable travel should minimise the negative impacts of tourism and ideally be beneficial to the area in which it takes place.

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e spoke with local independent tour operators David Archer and Hafsa Gaher about their views on sustainable travel.

David says ”Travel has the potential to connect the world like nothing else. Engaging in immersive travel brings cultures together and we have so much to learn from each other. So, while clocking up the air miles increases your carbon footprint, we need to strike a balance between cutting back and being cut off from the world.”

Hafsa and David specialise in luxury adventure holidays off the beaten track. They have first hand knowledge of how toursim can affect the destination area both negatively and positively.

Hafsa adds “People are constantly causing damage to the environment while multi-national chain hotels aren’t always the most eco-friendly – you need to know what you’re looking for. So how can we make the most of it when we do travel? How can we offset the damage we cause with positive sustainable tourism? It’s important to be mindful of your impact, not just on the physical environment but also on the culture and history of a place and on those living there now”.

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of being more conscious of how we travel.

As tour specialists David and Hafsa are perfectly placed to take your holiday off the beaten track and alleviate the over-tourism of densely populated destinations around the world which are at risk of being damaged by tourist footfall.

David says “Sustainable travel is all about connecting with others and that connectivity starts at home. We love our Ely community and are always looking to engage with local residents and businesses and would welcome you getting in touch to discuss sustainability.”

With this in mind Archer and Gaher Adventures are hosting an event showcasing Sustainable Travel at the Poets House in September. Running throughout the afternoon, they are inviting destination experts to give advice about how to travel sustainably as well as highlighting some of the innovative initiatives making a positive impact out there in the world.

You are invited to join Archer & Gaher for welcome drinks and snacks at The Poets House on Sunday 15th September.

There will be lots of information and even prizes to be won!

Find out more about your next adventure! (see page 9 for more info)

Photo - James Billings The Octagon lit up for GOSH during the KD open air Peter Pan Production in July.

A Green Cathedral Ely Cathedral is a beacon of green light in the city as it works towards becoming an ‘EcoCathedral’. The community have been busy auditing everything they do and the impact on the environment. The Cathedral Environment Group ‘Renew’ has been meeting for just over a year and started with the simple act of litter picking around Ely on a Saturday morning. They are now looking at recycling, energy efficiency and environmental impact across all activities including worship, day to day operations and in the restaurants and shops.

To celebrate this the team are preparing for the first Environment Festival at the Cathedral from 15 May - 15 June 2020. The Festival ‘Heaven and Earth’, will welcome as the centrepiece, Gaia, a 7m diameter art installation of the planet earth which will hang from the Nave ceiling.

The Cathedral is also surrounded by green space, Cross Green, Cherry Hill and the Dean’s Meadow, and new trails and walks will be created as part of the Festival programme as well as educational activities, lectures and events for all the family.

Canon Vicky Johnson said “It is really important that we, as a cathedral, think about our environment and recognise the contribution we can all make to protecting the earth for future generations.

This really is the issue of our time and we are keen that these questions are seen as central to what it means to be a Christian person.”

Special events in the Autumn including a Prayer Vigil for the Earth, a special service of Candle-lit

Compline for Creation, the very popular animal service, and the Harvest Festival Weekend.

If you would like to know more about Renew, the Cathedral Environment Group go to the Cathedral Website www.elycathedral.org

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ELY WILDSPACE Country Park land for sale Residents of Ely and the district will be familiar with Ely Country Park at Roswell Pits, described on ECDC’s website as ‘a fantastic place to enjoy and explore the great outdoors’. An important part of the park is however owned by the Environment Agency, which is planning to sell some of their land, including the pit off Kiln Lane (pictured).

This presents a unique opportunity for ECDC to bring this land under its control, thus ensuring free access in the future as part of the Country Park. An alternative scenario is that the land may be bought by individuals or organisations

that deny access to the public, or use it for purposes that are inappropriate and unsympathetic for a country park. If you are concerned, you may like to contact your own District Councillor. For more information on this issue please visit our website www.elywildspace.org.uk.

Ely Common is abuzz!

There are over 260 species of wild bee in the UK, most of which are “solitary” (non-social) bees that include leafcutters, masons, plasterers, miners and “cuckoos”. Surveys over the past three years have recorded 45 species on Ely Common. Earlier this year, two bee hotels were installed on Ely Common, designed by Ely Wildspace and made by Year 10 students of Ely College.

The hope is that these bee hotels will raise awareness of the rich variety and lifestyles of our native wild bees, most of which are in serious decline due to habitat loss and unfriendly intensive agricultural farming practices.

Over one hundred nests have been made so far in the two bee hotels by five species of solitary bee, including Willughby’s leafcutter (pictured). If you want to get involved in Ely Wildspace activities or find out more about upcoming Wildspace events visit www.elywildspace.org.uk.

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NATURAL CAMBRIDGESHIRE PLANS TO DOUBLE NATURE ACROSS THE FENS AND CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Natural Cambridgeshire, the local nature partnership, recently announced plans to double the area of rich wildlife habitats across Cambridgeshire with the aim of creating a worldclass environment where nature and people thrive, and businesses prosper. The ambition was launched at Waterbeach Barracks on 29th July by James Palmer, Mayor of the Combined Authority.

Cambridgeshire currently has one of the smallest areas of land managed for nature of any county in the country, relative to size. Natural Cambridgeshire wants to double that figure, from 8% to 16% by delivering existing habitat restoration schemes such as Wicken Fen and through the opportunities provided by the economic growth agenda. In addition, Natural Cambridgeshire wants to work with farmers to expand existing schemes such as the Ely nature friendly farming zone that manage large areas of land for nature within profitable businesses.

Mayor James Palmer commented “I welcome Natural Cambridgeshire’s ambition to double the amount of land that is actively managed for

nature. An ambitious vision for a high-quality natural environment is essential for contributing to the standard of life that will attract and retain the skilled workers required for growth over the next 30 years.”

Nigel Hugill, Chief Executive of Urban&Civic, the developers of the former barracks at Waterbeach, said, "Large scale projects can and must lead the way in balancing housing need with meaningful biodiversity gain. Urban&Civic has long espoused a trees first approach and is delighted to be engaged in this important initiative."

Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, Anna Bailey said, “I thoroughly welcome Natural Cambridgeshire in presenting a clear and ambitious vision for nature. In East Cambridgeshire, we are blessed with some wonderful natural habitats, such as Wicken Fen, one of Europe's most important wetlands. But, locally and nationally, land for nature has declined over the decades: this vision sets the framework to reverse that decline across Cambridgeshire.”

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14TH & 15TH SEPTEMBER Sat 9-5 / Sun 10-5

Willow weaving w Artisan carpentry w Coppice crafts w Survival skills w Local food & drink w Local Folk musicians w Pond dipping & fenland wildlife education w Den building w Storytelling w Face painting w and lots more

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ELY LOCAL GROUP OF THE WILDLIFE TRUST

The group has a programme of walks and talks during the year. The next walk is “Creatures of the Night” on Friday 13th September, looking for bats and moths in Ely Country Park. The group also carries out management work on meadows near Chettisham for the Wildlife Trust. One of the meadows, Chettisham Meadow, is a 'ridgeand-furrow' meadow with a spectacular show of orchids. During spring the meadows is full of cowslips and green-winged orchids. Other plants include ox-eye daisy, adder’s-tongue fern and pepper-saxifrage. The meadow is cut for hay and grazed by sheep. Seed from Chettisham is sown on other sites including Ely Common as part of the Coronation Meadows scheme.

To find out about the Wildlife Trust including around 100 other reserves which you can visit go to: www.wildlifebcn.org or contact: willburdett@btinternet.com for more information about the local group.

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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. The next event is “Creatures of the Night” on Friday 13th September. For details contact helen@moorehse.co.uk or look for Ely Wildlife Watch on Facebook Find us in the groups and meets section of future magazines for events throughout the year.

Ely city centre is on a mission to become a plastic bag free city! Working with sewing specialist Sew Much to Do, we have joined the national Morsbags initiative creating Ely Borrow Bags. Encouraging local shops and businesses to offer customers strong reusable, recycled and washable bags that will last for years, reducing the use of plastic bags.

Almost 1,000 bags have already been made but we still need many more. If you have a sewing machine and would like to make some bags, please call into Ely Tourist Information Centre where material and labels can be provided.

More information can be found on our website www.visitely.org.uk Ely Tourist Information Centre, Oliver Cromwell’s House, 29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4HF. 01353 662062 info@visitely.org.uk

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THAT PERSONAL TOUCH TIME FOR SOME ME TIME? IT’S BEEN A LONG BUSY SUMMER SO THIS MONTH WE FOCUS ON SOME OF THE LOVELY LOCAL SERVICES THAT WILL HELP YOU FEEL AND LOOK YOUR BEST.

ELEONORA GOLFETTO Body Reboot

https://elytefitness.co.uk/body-reboot/ 16 Broad Street, Ely CB7 4AH Tel: 07507 600508

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leonora is fully qualified in soft tissue therapy, musculoskeletal taping, pregnancy and labour massage as well as being a level 3 personal trainer.

She knows the demands that training puts on the body and can help you avoid lasting injuries whilst helping you cope and manage any existing ones. Sessions are offered at Elyte Fitness on Broad Street.

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he offers massage services to all, for therapy, relaxation and everyday aches and pains as well as sport related therapy. nitially, as a personal trainer, Eleanora found that she really enjoyed helping her clients achieve their fitness goals but decided she wanted to offer them more support when coping with current and potential injuries, so she enrolled in a BTEC Level 5 Soft Tissue Therapy Diploma at the London School of Sport Massage. She has also added to this training in order to offer a fuller service and is now qualified in Pregnancy and Labour Massage as well as Manual Lymphatic Drainage.

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NATALIE JACKSON Aesthetics & Electrolysis

FB:@nataliejacksonelectrolysis / nj.electrolysis@gmail.com Tel: 07724 168 646

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atalie is an experienced & licensed Electrolysist & Aesthetician.

Over the last 30 years Natalie has worked freelance in Ely and Cambridge as well as owning her own salon. She offers permanent hair/blemish removal & Aesthetic facials.

Her advanced blemish removal treatments have amazing results with minimal skin reaction. Blemishes include thread veins, skin tags, milia, mole reduction and many more. Natalie has found that the modern gentle but effective method she uses is becoming more and more popular. Electrolysis is a proven effective and totally safe method of permanent hair removal. Advancing technology has meant Electrolysis is now more gentle and comfortable, remains an affordable, modern treatment and is increasingly popular today. This treatment is for every skin colour and all types of hair.

Another speciality of Natalie’s is advanced skin care and she highly recommends the Million Dollar Facial A luxurious Aesthetic facial where science meets indulgence. Working your skin from the outside in, this treatment incorporates Dermaplaning to deeply exfoliate dead skin cells and remove non terminal hair.

Lymphatic drainage removes built up toxins and Micro-Needling promotes natural Collagen & Elastin production which is the support structure of the skin. Instant results with ongoing benefits and with hardly any downtime. A course of four – six is advised every four – six weeks for maximum results.Natalie offers a free no obligation consultation on all of the treatments and works from either of her private treatment rooms in Ely or Cambridge. To book an appointment simply get in touch!

Go to www.nataliejacksonelectrolysis.com for more information, reviews and pricing.

Natalie Jackson

Aesthetics & Electrolysis I.T.E.C. B.A.B.T.A.C. C.R.E.

Electrolysis Dermaplaning Uk Facial Million Dollar Aesthetic Facial Advanced Blemish Removal & Reduction Telephone 07724 168 646 E-mail nj.electrolysis@gmail.com Facebook @nataliejacksonelectrolysis

The Village Foot Clinic Carpond Lane, Wilburton CB6 3RJ

MARISA JOLLEY The Village Foot Clinic

Tel: 07909 943171 oot health is often neglected but it is a vital part of our general well-being, for mobility and quality of life. The clinic prides itself on providing you with the best chiropody treatments to maintain happy, healthy feet.

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Clinic and Mobile appts for: vNail filing and trimming vReduction of thickened nails vCorns, hard skin removal etc vDiabetics treated vAssessment & Treatment £29

Marisa Jolley 07909 943 171

B.A (Hons) MCFHP, MAFHP Registered Foot Health Practitioner

CLAIRE FARROW & HANNAH SMITH Farrow & Smith Hair Design 2A Fore Hill, Ely CB7 4AF Tel: 01353 967120

services by their in-house makeup artist. They offer specialist Olaplex treatments and Beauty Works Hair Extensions, plus all the classic hair services for men women and children.

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arrow and Smith Hair Design Ltd opened it doors just under 2 years ago but is going from strength to strength after making it to the finals of the Ely business awards this September.

Directors Hannah and Claire pride themselves on providing a modern, welcoming and friendly salon that provides a wide range of hair and make-up services performed by highly skilled stylists.

The salon is open Tuesday to Saturday, offering 2 late openings a week. They cater for wedding parties, in and out of salon and also offer makeup

Freelance hairstylist with over 17 years experience. Offering appointments both in salon and mobile. Also available for weddings, please contact me for prices and availability.

Hair by Katrina Kelly

Freelance hairstylist with over 17 years experience. Offering appointments both in salon and mobile. Also available for weddings, please contact me for prices and availability.

Hair by Katrina Kelly

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Looking for professional and affordable advice and care to keep you on your feet? Contact Fiona today. Appointments are available in your own home or at Fiona’s Littleport treatment room.

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Adele Pemberton Psychotherapist Tel: 07931 096 198

Adele Pemberton is an experienced psychotherapist working in the Ely area.

Adele qualified as a Psychosynthesis counsellor in 2001 and worked in private practise in London.

Since moving to Ely she has extended her skills and knowledge by completing advanced training in Neuro Linguistic Programming and in Emotional Freedom Technique.

Adele’s training encompasses a variety of tools which gives her flexibility in her approach. This allows her to adapt to the client’s individual needs.

Tools such as solution focused and cognitive behavioural approaches alongside guided imagery, hypnosis and EFT allow clients to shift and change things that are not useful to them. Clients learn relaxation techniques and how to let go of unhelpful thoughts and feelings with an overall focus on life’s vision rather than life’s obstacles.

EFT or “tapping” is based on the Chinese practise of acupuncture but instead of using needles pressure is applied by the finger tips, hence “Tapping”. EFT

ElyPHYSIO & SportsTHERAPY

ElyPHYSIO & SportsTHERAPY The Atrium Club, 39 Newnham Street, Ely,Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PQ

01353 659200

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can be used in working with both emotional and physical distress. Research has shown that EFT is very effective in treating many issues including anxiety and PTSD. Adele says “My aim is that every client leaves feeling better than when they arrived.”

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Adele is able to work with a wide range of issues from stress and depression to weight loss and phobias. The therapy is short term, most clients only need a few sessions to achieve their goals. If it is time for a change in your life contact Adele now to discuss your needs and to book an appointment.

Does something need to change in your life?

Adele Pemberton Psychotherapist For life’s obstacles Short term therapy for life-changing results 07931096198 contact@adelepemberton.com For more info about how I can help you www.adelepemberton.com www.elycomplementaryhealthcentre.co.uk BSC.Hons Psych, PG Dip Psychosynthesis, NLP Master, EFT Practitioner, MBACP AAMET

REAL Life Coaching Heart-Centred Coaching from the mind The REAL approach to Integrative therapy Explore the Root, Empower yourself to take Action for Life!

07739 260 027 | 01353 664920 | realifetherapy@gmail.com

www.realifetherapy.com Client-Centred Couns established in Ely since 2004

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Sivananda Hatha Yoga for Every-Body RECHARGE, REGENERATE, GAIN CORE STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY AND GOOD POSTURE.

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Witcham & Mepal. Private 1:1 and group sessions also available. See website for details or contact Vimala

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email editor@elyimagazine.com OR tag /elyi magazine on Facebook before 10th of October for inclusion in the Nov/Dec issue

7th & 8th September Haddenham Steam Rally 9AM-5PM

A traditional steam and country fair with something for everyone. Whether you are an avid steam enthusiast or just looking for a day out with the family there is something for all to enjoy.

A1421, Sutton Road, Haddenham, CB6 3PT Tel: 07501 86211 email: info@haddenhamsteamrally. co.uk

13th-14th September

QUILTS AND CRAFTS 10AM-4PM Ely Bowls Club in aid of CHS & Branching Out (page 60)

21st September

ELY SINFONIA CONCERT 7.30PM Ely Cathedral box.office@elycathedral.org (page 69)

21st September

MUSIC RECITAL 7.30PM Recital Hall, Kings School, Ely In aid of ParkinsonsUK (page 60)

27th September LifeLab 7-9PM

Cathedral Lab Ely Cathedral, CB7 4DL free drop in all ages (page 62)

28th September M E D I TAT I O N

LifeLab 10AM-4PM

Ely Library ¦ Tuesdays

28th September

monthly classes 17 Sep ¦ 22 Oct ¦ 19 Nov 6.30-7.30pm ¦ £6

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Science at the Cathedral, Cross Green, Ely Cathedral, free drop in all age (page 62)

Ladies day, Ely Tigers Rugby Club Ely Outdoor Sports Association, Downham Playing Fields, Downham Road Ely, CB6 2SH. After the success of last season’s event we will be holding our Ladies Day for the 2019/20 season on Saturday 28th September, prior to the 1st XV’s fixture against Crusaders.

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29th September

ELY RUNFEST 8am-5pm Bishops Palace, The Gallery, Ely. Ely Tri Club have taken ownership of what used to be the Monster Racing Runfest. Course and format will be the same in 2019 with Half Marathon, Marathon and Ultra distance races. info and entry: https://www.entrycentral.com/elytriclubrunfest

5th & 6th October

PRICKWILLOW PLOUGHING FESTIVAL 10AM-4PM Ploughing Festival with heavy horses and vintage/ classic tractor ploughing. Live music, static vehicles, stationary engines, traction engines, crafts, trades, beer tent, children’s entertainment & fun for all the family.

8th October

CATHEDRAL RENEW GROUP TALK 7-9PM

celebrations since 2000 and the event has now become one of the best loved apple festivals in the area. There will be several competitions, demonstrations, birds of prey, Morris dancing, storytelling and activities running throughout the day including the ever-popular longest apple peeling competition, apple and spoon races and apple shy.

24th October

EYES AND EARS CONVENTION 9.30am-1pm Ely Cathedral www.eyesandears@eastcambs.gov.uk

26th October

BIG FISH LITTLE FISH 2-4PM The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely. Award winning Big Fish Little Fish return to Ely for a for a Halloween special family rave. http://www.bigfishlittlefishevents.co.uk/events/

26th October

Powcher’s Hall, Ely Cathedral CB7 4DL Dealing with rubbish in our homes is a very confusing business. We all want to do the ‘right thing’ when it comes to recycling. So come along to find out more at a joint event organised by Renew - the Ely Cathedral Environment Group and the Circular Economy Club - CEC Ely Darren Hughes, the Waste Minimisation Officer at East Cambs District Council will talk rubbish with us!!

He will talk us through the maze of what to can be recycled and what cannot be recycled. He will explain the process after the green or blue bin rubbish is collected and he will explain the changes that are likely to take place as a result of the UK government’s consultation paper, which is out for discussion. During the evening Peter Bates from the Circular Economy Club - Ely will also briefly talk about future plans to encourage local businesses to more away from the linear economy. Go to http://sustain.pjb.co.uk Entry free - when you bring a piece of rubbish for recycling! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ lets-start-talking-rubbish-tickets-68787869369

AN EVENING WITH ALFIE McCREADIE 7-11.30PM

19th October

2nd - 3rd November

ANNUAL APPLE FESTIVAL 2019 10.00 am-4.00 pm Palace Green (opposite Ely Cathedral) National Apple Day was launched in 1990 by Common Ground. Ely has been joining in with the

Back with a jam-packed show full of an array of variety. Get ready for some more fun, laughter, yummy food and a chance to raise money… tickets sold out super quickly last year and as it was such a huge success. Tickets available now so please PM Hannah McCreadie to purchase! https://www.facebook.com/ events/345514849383832/

31st October HALLOWE’EN REMEMBER, KEEP IT LIGHT!

ART UNEQUALLED

Arts and Crafts showcase at The Maltings, Ship lane, Ely www.artunequalled.co.uk (page66)

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Recital

In the Recital Hall, King’s School, Ely

Saturday 21st September 2019 at 7.30pm David Brownlow Violin

Fancy dancing at folk festivals, fetes and celebrations all around the country? Looking for a new hobby that is social, energetic and fun?

Now is the perfect time to start!

Beginning 6th September Practice Fridays 8pm - 9.30pm at Centre E (Barton Road in Ely) 8pm-9.30pm

Ryoko Yasujima Piano Featuring music by Elgar, Dvorak, Massenet, Chopin and Liszt

Come along and join us on a Friday night, or get in touch by the email address below.

No prior experience required!

Website: www.elriot.co.uk Contact: contact@elriot.co.uk www.facebook.com/ElyandLittleportRiot/

Tickets £7 Available from Tourist Information 10.00 am - 5.00 pm daily Oliver Cromwell's House, 29 St Mary's St, Ely CB7 4HF tel. 01353 662062

Fauré For All

Be part of a Community Concert featuring Fauré’s Requiem

No experience necessary; Vocal coaching included in the rehearsals Weekly rehearsals start Monday 23rd September, 7.30—9.00pm · All welcome; Just turn up and join in or register your interest by email · Know it already? Come on the day of the concert, rehearsal 4-6pm Concert: Saturday 16th November, 7.00pm, St.Peter’s Church, Wilburton · ·

E: comeandsinginwilburton@gmail.com

Come and sing in Wilburton

SING FOR YOUR HEART · SING FOR YOUR MIND · SING WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

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PRIOR FEN CHAPEL “The Little Chapel in the Fen” All welcome to our

Harvest Festival Service Sunday 6th October 3pm Traditional harvest service and hymns Produce welcome Find us at CB7 5YJ, between Upware and Swaffham Prior.

Be early to guarantee a seat.

For more information contact Trish: 07979 868676

ELY CATHEDRAL HARVEST Fri 11th Oct 2019 - Sun 13th Oct 2019

Admission to the Cathedral on Saturday & Sunday is free of charge.

Friday 11th October

Harvest Festival weekend at Ely Cathedral begins with a Harvest Ceilidh with Catch the Pidgeon Band on Friday at 7.30pm in the beautiful setting of the Lady Chapel.

Saturday 12th October

Floral, food and farming displays will be open between 9am - 4pm. At 1.10pm there is a Lunchtime Concert by the George Heriot's School, Edinburgh Chamber Choir. Evensong takes place at 5.30pm.

Sunday 13th October

The Harvest Sung Eucharist on Sunday (sung by the boy choristers) takes place at 10.30am. At Midday we have our Harvest Lunch. The displays will be open between Midday - 4pm. At 4pm we have our Harvest 'Songs of Praise' with the presentation of Harvest gifts, as a thanksgiving for Harvest Home.

On Monday from 9.30am 'produce' will be on sale at the west end of the nave. This year's supported charities are the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Ely Foodbank. More info: https://www. elycathedral.org/events/harvest-festival More info: http://www.elycathedral.org

For decades we have consumed resources as if they are inexhaustible, as if the world is ours, rather than a precious gift from God. Now we see the consequences of our choices - we know that this cannot go on. In Green Month at St Mary’s we’ll be looking together at how we respond as a community, as a city and as a global village!

Do come and join us each Sunday at St Mary’s Church, Ely: 29th September, 6th October & 13th October Join in with the Green Team, with the Children’s Programme and with the Debate!

(9:00 Traditional & 10:30 Families) Looking forward to seeing you, Chris, Ruth, Matt & Stephen

Wednesday 2nd October 10am - 12pm

(£15 per person) Join Nora Gardner, aka The Hungry Roundhead, our local guide and food historian to learn about the flavours and ingredients of 17th Century cooking in England. Visit Mrs Cromwell's original kitchen to watch old recipes come to life and compare them to their more modern versions.

Hear the stories behind them and of course taste the results!

Discover an array of hearty 17th century dishes which would have warmed the soul during the autumnal season. Learn about Mrs Cromwell's favourite dishes as well as hear how she would have used the craft of preserving to prepare for the year ahead. more info: https://olivercromwellshouse.co.uk www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 61

LIFELAB IS COMING! Photos: LifeLab

Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September are your chance to make your own breakthroughs, when LifeLab will transform shopping centres, cafes, bars and public spaces around Ely, Cambridge and Peterborough into discovery zones for all ages. For these two days, the people making these discoveries (researchers from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, the EMBL European Bioinformatics Institute, the Babraham Institute, the University of Cambridge, and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology) will be popping up all across the local area to share what they’ve found with you. And the best part is, most of it is free!

In Ely, LifeLab is bringing Ely Cathedral to life with a whole host of science fun for all the family! On Friday 27th September (7pm – 9.30pm), LifeLab will be transforming the Cathedral into a discovery zone. Tackle a science-themed Escape Room, get some temporary biology-themed body art, explore the wonders of the microscopic world and see another side of our region’s researchers in LifeLab’s Stories from Science exhibition.

On Saturday 28th September (10am – 4.30pm), we’ll be in the LifeLab marquee on Cross Green, offering an expanded range of interactive activities: explore the latest in DNA sequencing, extract some DNA of your own, and find out how the earliest life forms arose.

There will be activities to appeal to all tastes and ages; whether you like to get hands-on, browse an exhibit, or enjoy a chat, there’s something for you, your friends, and family. Above all, there will be plenty of chance for you to share your opinions and ideas as you chat to the people making exciting discoveries happen. For a 62 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

taste of what to expect, watch the short video summarising LifeLab 2018 at: https://youtu.be/1dhxyIAV4QA. If this information leaves you wanting to know more, follow @camlifelab on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram for the latest updates. In the meantime, and for more details about LifeLab (including the Cambridge and Peterborough programmes), please visit: camlifelab.co.uk LifeLab is brought to you using funding from the European Commission. It’s part of European Researcher’s Night, an annual celebration bringing science together with society, that happens in countries across Europe on the last weekend of September.

Join our celebration of the globally-leading research that is happening in our region, learn something new and perhaps see another side of science. We welcome you to LifeLab 2019 and look forward to seeing you there!

Join us on 27th and 28th September to make new discoveries. We are living in a global centre for new discoveries. In our area, right now, people are finding ways to personalise medicine for each patient, they’re measuring how obesity could affect your children, and discovering new ways to help our bodies fight disease and much more.

ELY LIBRARY EVENTS

Lee Mason

Tues Sept 10th 2-3.30pm EngAge talk - Palmistry with Terrence Stokes - Speaker, conversation and refreshments.

Donations welcome to fund future speakers.

Edalia day

Fri Oct 11th 7.30pm Too Pretty to Punch - Spoken Word and Digital Comedy Cabaret – A kickass celebration of transgender visibility and self-acceptance.

Tickets £7, £4/£5 concs.

Sat Oct 12th 2-4pm Creative Virtual Reality Workshop - Wearing Virtual Reality headsets you will learn to digitally sculpt and paint in 3D with artist Lee Mason. Tickets £5, £2.50 concs.

Moon

Samhain Craft fair

Wed Oct 23rd 12pm & 2.15pm, Moon - A spectacular outdoor dance and circus production held in Ely Market Place as part of a special family market day. Free.

Sat Oct 26th 9.30am 3pm Samhain Craft Fair - Honour the close of the Celtic year with beautiful art, craft, jewellery, gifts and wellness practices at our eclectic and lively fair. Free entry Tues Oct 8th 2-3.30pm.

EngAge talk - Ely Museum Speaker, conversation and refreshments. Donations welcome to fund future speakers.

Mon Oct 28th 2pm Meet Author William Shaw - Meet the writer that Peter James calls “one of the great rising talents of UK Crime Fiction”. Tickets £3.

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

William Shaw

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ELY CINEMA SEPT 19

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB Sunday 1 September: 7.30pm · 114 mins.

Pavarotti (12A)

An intimate approach documenting opera star Luciano Pavarotti’s story, from his humble beginnings to global superstardom. Using footage from concerts, interviews and the Pavarotti family archives.

Infrequent strong language, brief images of dead bodies.

Thursday 5 September: 7.30pm · 121 mins.

Rocketman Singalong (15)

Please use it - or lose it!

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

With electric camp and epic swagger, the early years of Elton John are brought to the screen for an anthemic sing-a-long from the director of the smash Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

Drug misuse, sex, very strong language.

Sunday 8 September: 7.30pm · 108 mins.

The Current War (12A)

A compelling recreation of Thomas Edison’s battle with George Westinghouse to be the dominant force in electricity. A facinating battle that gets to the heart of American commerce and competition.

Moderate bloody images and execution scenes.

NT Screenings

Wednesday 11 September: 7.30pm · 117mins.

Note: +10% booking fee on all tickets

After a freak bus accident during a mysterious global blackout, struggling singer-songwriter Jack Malik wakes up to discover that The Beatles have never existed... finding himself with a very complicated problem, indeed.

Infrequent strong language, drug references, moderate sex references.

£15 / £14 / £12 members

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

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

You can buy advance tickets from: Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tel: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm). Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely (Mon – Sat 9.30am5pm, cash/cheque only). From the cinema half 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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Yesterday (12A)

Sunday 15 September: 7.30pm · 91mins.

Mrs Lowry and Son (PG)

The relationship between LS Lowry (Spall), one of Britain’s most iconic artists, and his overbearing mother (Redgrave). This powerful, yet humorous story imagines the impact this obsessive mother and son relationship had on the great artist. Mild bad language.

Thursday 19 September: 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm)

NT Encore: In Conversation with Margaret Atwood With exclusive readings from her new book The Testaments, the highly anticipated sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale. this will be an unmissable and intimate event with Atwood, spotlighting her remarkable career through her signature insight, humour and intellect.

Sunday 22 September: 7.30pm · 117mins.

Blinded By The Light (12A)

In 1987 during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen. Racist language and behaviour and moderate bad language.

Thursday 26 September: 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm)

NT Encore: One Man Two Guv’nors

Richard Bean’s English version of Goldoni’s classic Italian comedy.

Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden, the hilarious West End and Broadway hit One Man, Two Guv’nors returns to cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday.

Sunday 29 September: 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm)

NT Encore: Fleabag (15)

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Playing to sold-out audiences in New York and London, don’t miss this hilarious show.

Strong language, strong sex references, sex, drug misuse.

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ART UNEQUALLED EVENTS TO SHOWCASE SUPERB ART AND CRAFT

07850 286566

www.artunequalled.co.uk

info@artunequalled.co.uk

FABULOUS CRAFT SHOWCASE COMES AT THE MALTINGS Anyone who has yet to visit one of Art Unequalled twice annual events in Ely is missing out on a treat.

You will also find stunning jewellery in different media from everyday pieces to those for a special occasion. Wonderful textiles, mixed media, wood, glass, paintings, drawing, wood and prints.

Each event brings together a unique selection of some of the best artists and craftspeople that the UK has to offer. The next event on 2nd and 3rd November promises to continue the high standard of exhibitors that visitors have come to expect.

Regular visitors will be joined by those showing in Ely for the first time.

At Art Unequalled, you really will find something for every taste and budget and it’s certainly a fantastic place to start your Christmas shopping!

Just some of the highlights include quirky and realistic ceramics from Mark Smith and Sally Dunham; furniture from Tree incarnated, glass from Juliet Forrest and intricate woodcuts from Andy English.

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Art Unequalled at The Maltings in Ely on 2nd and 3rd November 2019 www.artunequalled.co.uk Info@artunequalled.co.uk Admission adults £2; concessions £1; accompanied children under 15 free.

KD Theatre Productions Ltd

in association with

Present

ELY’S MAGICAL PANTOMIME ADVENTURE

13th December 2019 – 5th January 2020

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ELY SINFONIA CELEBRATES ITS 20TH ANNIV BEETHOVEN'S 7TH AND SHOSTAKOVICH'S 2N

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ack in 1999, there was very little music going on in Ely apart from the Cathedral and the Choral Society. Yet every day, talented musicians were making their way from their homes in Ely to take part in community music of all sorts in Cambridge and elsewhere in the area.

Behind the scenes, two influential organisations were working to change this.

ADeC (Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire) and Ely Cathedral, together with local teachers and professionals, put their heads together and came up with the idea of a community orchestra for Ely.

With the help of an award from the Millennium Festival Fund and with the support of Britten Sinfonia, Ely Sinfonia was born.

The orchestra started out fairly modestly, with a handful of local musicians supplemented by “borrowed” ones from Cambridge. They were bolstered by players from the Britten Sinfonia, who provided the backbone for concerts and gave valuable tuition to the locals. The first concerts were given either in Ely Cathedral or The Maltings, with guest conductors and soloists, the latter often from Britten Sinfonia or competitors from young musician of the year competitions.

Throughout the early years, Ely Sinfonia owed an enormous debt to ADeC, Ely Cathedral and, in particular, Nicky Adamson from ADeC and Robin

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Moore, owner of The Anchor at Sutton Gault, who was the orchestra’s first general manager and publicity manager. He more or less single-handedly built up a sizeable following for Ely Sinfonia, setting the scene for what the orchestra has become today.

Ely Sinfonia’s big breakthrough came in 2007 with the appointment of Steve Bingham, first as principal violinist and subsequently as its permanent conductor and artistic director.

Under his direction, the orchestra has attracted players

VERSARY WITH A CONCERT OF GREATS - MOZART'S 29TH, ND PIANO CONCERTO, PLAYED BY MARTIN ROSCOE. of the highest calibre and has expanded its repertoire to include most of the large-scale orchestral works. He quickly reinforced the contacts with Ely Cathedral and Ely Sinfonia now regularly provides the orchestra for Cathedral services. In recent years, Ely Sinfonia has performed pieces of all types and genres, and with some of the UK’s leading soloists. In 2018, the orchestra played Holst’s The Planets Suite to a full house in Ely Cathedral, marking one hundred years to the day since the first performance.

Ely Sinfonia also regularly commissions new pieces, a recent success being Island, which involved almost 200 local school children. The orchestra’s president, Raphael Wallfisch, has joined Ely Sinfonia several times, and once with his wife, Elizabeth to play the Brahms Double Concerto for Violin and Cello. Other well-known soloists have included Craig Ogden and Matthew Trusler.

For this concert he will be joining the orchestra to play Shostakovich’s second piano concerto, one of the composer’s happiest and best known works, written for his son, Maxim’s nineteenth birthday. The Sinfonia begins with Mozart’s graceful and energetic 29th symphony, written when he was just 18 years old. It finishes with Beethoven’s magnificent Symphony No 7, including the Allegretto, one of the most popular movements of all his symphonies, which was cheered and encored right in the middle of the first two performances.

20TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT long-standing friend of the orchestra, Martin Roscoe is one of the UK’s best loved piano soloists. He is a prolific recitalist and chamber musician and has performed all over the world with eminent conductors such as Sir Simon Rattle, Sir Mark Elder and Christoph von Dohnányi.

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Tickets cost £25, £18 or £15 (reserved), or £8 (unreserved). Concessions are £15 in £18 seats.

They are available from Ely Cathedral Box Office (Tel 01353 660349) Email box.office@elycathedral.org or online from https://www.elycathedral.org/events.

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ELY F IREWORKS 2019 The annual fireworks evening at Cherry Hill, Ely, will this year take place on Saturday November 2nd. Following last year’s hugely successful event, over £8000 has been donated to a variety of local groups, charities and other worthwhile causes. Organisers, Ely Community Events Team, are arranging another superb display together with a Guy Competition and all of the usual accompanying attractions.

Tickets will be on sale at the end of September, with selling outlets to be announced shortly beforehand – please check the local press and the Ely Community Events Team Facebook page for all the necessary information.

BRITAIN IN FILM an eight week course offered by Ely Lifelong Learners (ELLs)

Tutor: David Read

This course looks at Britain and the lives of its people through the eyes of a range of film makers and examines the ways in which they have responded to the massive cultural and social changes that have transformed British life over the last 100 years.

• Venue: Ely Library, beginning Wednesday 18 September 10am -12pm • The course fee is £60 but come along to the first session for free and sign up afterwards!

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

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ART & CRAFT

CHARITIES (Local branches)

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/ 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 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 themselves to membership, which is currently just £35 per annum.

Web: www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and Twitter @ElyWoodturners. email: Louise on publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk for more info.

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 matters 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

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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 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 at:www.elytheatregoers.co.uk stb. butler@ntlworld.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 72 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

lll Ely and Littleport Riot Fridays from 6th September 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 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 E.L.L.s is a new group (affiliated with Cambridgeshire Alliance of Lifelong Learners (CALL) which aims to provide courses in Ely for adults interested in learning. Its first course is Britain in Film which looks at Britain and the lives of its people through the eyes of a variety of film makers and will examine how they have responded to the massive social and cultural changes that have transformed British life over the last 100 years. The course tutor is David Reed. The 8 week course starts on 18th September at Ely Library from 10am to 12pm. The cost for the 8 sessions is £60 and the first session can be attended for free.

For more information please 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 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 73

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 74 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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.

Mondays 6.30pm to 8.00pm except Bank Holidays December, January and up to mid February Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00 noon 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 Thursday 5th SEPTEMBER 2019 Flower Demonstration by Joanne Poulter, Title: “Lost in Wonderland” Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Rd, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm.

Thursday 3rd OCTOBER 2019 Flower Demonstration by Joyce Furssedonn, Title: “In My Colouring Book”. Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Rd, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm.

Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends.

Entrance: Visitors £5 (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits).

Further info: Margaret Dooling - 01353 610436 email: elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Monthly meetings at Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm.

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 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors.

Meetings are held monthly on a Thursday in the Community Room at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start. Dates of meetings are available from the Secretary on 01354 659358. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. We do hope that you will join us!

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

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 lll 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 3.454.45pm, £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 3.454.45pm, £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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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 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

NATURE & THE GREAT OUTDOORS lll 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. lll 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

POLITICS & CAMPAIGN GROUPS 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 Ely Baha’i community On the second Tuesday of every month starting in September 2019, (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 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 lll Ely Methodist Church 2019 Harvest Festival service is at 10.30 am on Sunday 22nd September - preacher: Revd.

Catherine Dixon, followed by a harvest lunch in aid of “All We Can” - (the Methodist Relief and Development Fund). 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.

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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 pre-school 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-in-Ely, Church of England St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England Broad Street, Ely 9.30am every Sunday – a sung celebration of the Holy Eucharist in traditional language following the long established custom of AngloCatholic worship. All welcome. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk www.facebook.com/elystpeters 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 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 78 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

SCIENCE lll Ely Astronomy Club (New venue) Fri September 13th - Dr Helen Mason, Department of Applied Maths and Theoretical Physics, Cambridge University.

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 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 September: Speaker from Emmaus 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: Facebook: Ely City WI Website:http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com 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 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.playcricket.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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 79

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 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 80 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.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, 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

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 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. Email: 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 81

£2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. For further information please contact Julie Day on Ely 612369 or 07968739406 Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road.

See website for times. Emergency food needs and general enquiriesTel: 01353 468626 / email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support. Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

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

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