Elyi Magazine Sept-Oct 2018

Ely i Magazine

SEPT/OCT 2018 No. 39

Reflecting the Richness of Ely Life

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Welcome to our September / October edition.

We are delighted to still be here, serving residential and business communities of Ely with our little magazine. It has been great to have a bit longer to put the magazine together and as a result we have several new businesses supporting us. Thank you to them. Remember to always tell a business you saw them here when calling so they know their Elyi advertising is working.

Now we are covering two months at a time, you need to be even more on the ball when sending in information or news about your community group. We will need copy for the November / December issue by October 10th.

Mayor Mike Rouse tells us what he has been up to this summer and also continues to keep the city well documented with all his photographs in spite of being busy with his duties. Emily at the museum tells us of the exciting museum developments. Please respond to her appeal for support if you are able.

It is great to hear from Bishop Laney sixth form, very appropriate as we start the new term. We also feature a number of local clubs telling us what they do as well as our ever expanding groups and meets reference section.

The Maltings plays host to a number of events this season, not least of all the wonderful and entertaining KD Panto, now in its 6th year. It’s never too early to get your tickets. We will be running our usual competition to win free tickets in the November issue.

We have a growing number of loyal readers out in the villages who receive the mag from the pickup points or when they come into town. It is good to hear from the Soham Carnival committee as well as hear about the local drama productions there as well as in Witchford. There is always too much to feature so please do send stuff in as early as possible to stand the best chance of inclusion.

We wish all our young people a great start to the new term wherever they are.

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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN RETIREMENT LIVING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE - THE ELEGANCE OF ROSLYN COURT Last month, Madeleine and I were invited for a tour of the new McCarthy & Stone development on Lisle Lane. I must say, having featured the development in the magazine earlier this year, we were dying to get a peak inside Roslyn Court and see what the place has to offer. The units have been going like hot cakes with just a few remaining 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available.

It is a lovely place and we were really impressed with the attention to detail and also the thought that had obviously gone into the design and also the many services available to the owners which can be tailored according to need and budget.

There isn’t room here to describe them all but do have a look at the full brochure or website (see the contact details at the end of this article) The minute you step into the light and welcoming foyer, you feel the quality of the finish. This is one of the many reasons McCarthy & Stone have become known as the leading builders of owner-occupied retirement housing in the country. During over 40 years of operation they have built more than 51,000 apartments nationwide and the depth of their experience really shows.

can meet each other over a very reasonably priced lunch in the bistro or have some peace and quiet in their own home. The central area has been cleverly designed so that space can be sectioned off for private gatherings if required. It is quite important to some people that they can still have friends and family to stay and there is no problem here at Roslyn Court with an overnight stay costing only £25 per night in the beautifully furnished guest suite.

We purposely haven’t gone into the financial side of things here as there just isn’t room, but also that is something that will be very different according to circumstances and needs careful consideration.

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The 2-bedroom show apartment we saw was beautifully appointed with thoughtful touches like waist-height electric sockets, a stylish wet room, generous room sizes, underfloor heating, a corner kitchen with everything easily in reach and even a switch to operate that hard to reach window across the counter. A favourite feature for me was that all the doors open flat against the wall in each room, allowing you to keep them open if desired for free movement. This is particularly good for wheelchair users and just a great way of making life easier and uncluttered.

When you step outside you see the feather in the cap of this particular development which is the expansive courtyard garden. Here you can stroll along the smooth paved paths framed by maturing shrubs and hedges or (as they did earlier in the year) enjoy a Royal Wedding-themed Prosecco cream tea with your friends, one of many themed culinary events the bistro staff like to plan for homeowners’ during the year.

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ELY MAYOR

NEWS and ENGAGEMENTS By the end of July, in the two months since becoming Mayor, we attended 69 events, which did not include some of the committees of the City Council. The two most frequently asked questions were: ‘Are you enjoying being Mayor again?’ and ‘Aren’t you hot in those robes?’ The answer to both is ‘Yes.’ It is a privilege to meet so many people and attend so many different events showing what a vibrant place Ely is these days and while there are several chains of office that might be seen at events, I believe that wearing the red robes of office, however hot this summer, adds something to the status of Mayor.

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visitors means to our local shops and restaurants.

I also believe that all young people from wherever in the world have so much more in common than differences. There is a universality about fashion, music, films, sport. There are similar shared hopes and ambitions that make me feel that the more everyone travels and meets each other, the better understanding we will have. Ignorance and suspicion leads to conflict.

For the future peace and well being of the planet, young people getting to know other young people and understand more about their countries, will do more than any much trumpeted exchanges between world leaders. I would like to think so anyway and meanwhile we do our best in Ely. Mike

This summer I have done a number of ‘meet and greets’ for overseas visitors to Ely, particularly students of language schools and exchange visit organisers. It has particularly been my pleasure to meet many Chinese young people to the Sessions House and tell them something of the history of Ely, the building itself and what the Mayor does, although I’m not sure how much they have understood. We exchange small gifts and pose for photographs and selfies and delightful, respectful young people they are.

The Mayor at Ely Railway Station congratulating them as overall winners in the 2018 City of Ely Council Ely in Bloom competition.

At one session I was asked, ‘What would a young Chinese person have to do to adapt to life in England?’ A question to really make me think. I am pleased to say that I believe Ely is a very welcoming and safe place for visitors from abroad and I hope we realise the economic benefits that hosting such 22 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Thank you Ely Pride team for making the Mayoress and me so welcome Such a relaxed atmosphere in Jubilee Gardens in the sunshine!

As the school holidays draw to a close, our thoughts naturally turn to what is in store for the younger members of our community over the coming 12 months. In particular, those who face the challenges the final year of secondary school.

It is easy to think that, for those 15 and 16 year olds, and their families, the next big challenge lies in the examinations which next summer will bring.

The truth, however, is that there is a more pressing issue, that of decisions about post 16 education.

Before the applications can be made, there comes the reading of prospectuses; the seeking advice of families, teachers and friends and the visits to the post 16 providers’ ‘open evenings’.

Here in East Cambridgeshire, we are lucky that there is an array of choice. Although this can sometimes be bewildering, each school has staff with the expertise to be able to guide and inform.

For some, the choice will be easy; they will be clear about which subjects they wish to study, and the grades they are expected to achieve next summer.

These factors alone may give them a shortlist of 2 or 3 providers. For others, the range of possibilities will be much broader. Travel is an important consideration; in East Cambridgeshire many of our young people can travel up to 90 minutes each way to reach their post 16 provision, with the costs, not just financial, but also time and in some cases wellbeing, soon mounting up.

That said, some courses will only be found at providers some distance from home, and the daily commute provides an opportunity to experience the ‘real world’; an opportunity some young people truly relish. If you’re a family embarking on this journey, some good advice would be this: visit lots of providers, take advantage of as many opportunities as you can to see and hear for yourself what providers offer.

Speak to the current students, ask them their honest opinion about what the course is like, what else is on offer, and what support there is if things start to go wrong. Adam Steels leads Bishop Laney Sixth Form at Ely College. Bishop Laney Sixth Form’s Open Evening is taking place on Thursday 1st November 2018 from 6:30pm

Join Macmillan on a Preview Walk of the new Ely Southern Bypass before it opens to traffic Date and Time To Be Announced

There will be a bucket collection in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

Organised in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.

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ELY MUSEUM We’re planning a complete redevelopment of Ely Museum but we need your help to make it possible!

The support of local people & business is essential to the success of our project at the museum. We still need to raise over £100,000 so that we can unlock a grant of £1.67 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund, a national organisation which distributes a share of National Lottery funding to support a variety of heritage projects across the United Kingdom. Excitingly, we’ve now submitted our final plans & application, and have a long wait ahead of us as we await the outcome!

Education room: We’ll build a new education room so we can welcome school children from across East Cambridgeshire to learn about their heritage with hands-on, exciting visits.

We want to create a museum that celebrates and explores people’s influence on the Fen landscape, and its impact on them. We need a museum that is accessible to all, has improved facilities as well as new spaces to engage adults & children with their history.

This project will allow us to create exciting and interactive exhibition galleries for the whole family to enjoy, we’ll be building an education room suitable for a 21st century where we can walk with virtual reality dinosaurs, recreate the Littleport Riots trials & lots, lots more. We also want to preserve our historic building here at the Old Gaol, using locally made, traditional materials, we’ll be using gault clay tiles of the roof, restoring the historic gaol windows and revealing lots of hidden features of the building The support of local people & local business is more important than ever to Ely Museum!

Your donation will help us unlock this grant and create a new & exciting museum to celebrate the amazing history of our city! Donations can be made in person, by cheque (made payable to Ely Museum please) or online at www.elymuseum. org.uk/support-us/support-us Emily Allen Custodian at Ely Museum

Felons Yard / Window: We’ll fill our historic Felons Yard with traditional fenland plants and also restore the historic windows that tell us about the buildings life as the Bishops Gaol between 1679-1836.

Gallery: All of the galleries in the museum will become exciting and interactive places for the whole family to enjoy.

Friday History Group Mike Petty's talk in May on ‘Pickwick’s Ely Scrapbook 1838’ was the last one of the very successfull 2017/18 season, which has now finished. The next talk is planned to be on the second Friday in October, the 12th.

David Oates is booked to give us a talk on the History of the Chivers’ Jam Factory at Histon, 1873 - 1960.

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

ART & CRAFT The Art Society Ely (formerly EDFAS) Or next meeting is Thursday 20th September 7pm for 7.30 at The Old Bishops Palace - James Taylor will give an illustrated talk on DAZZLE PAINTING Norman Wilkinson illustrator, marine painter Visitors welcome £7 More info: www.theartssocietyely.org.uk/ Ely Arts Society We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall CB6 1AD. Art Demos. New members always welcome, £30.00 per year only.

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

Tel: 01353 664472 Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 6-9.00pm £3/session we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, 6.30 - 9.00 p.m. The EWW holds two exhibitions a year in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October. Membership fees are £20 per half year.

Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 Ely Guild of Woodturners Meetings are first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall in Little Thetford, starting at 7pm Demonstration by a visiting expert / raffle, chat and a cup of tea! Membership currently just £30 per annum. So do come along and take a peek. website: www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk Twitter @ElyWoodturners. e:publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk

CHARITIES (Local branches) 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, 26 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

email informationservices@ageukcap.org.uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk Facebook: /AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum.

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

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

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

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

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

Ely-Ribe Association Our Association exists to promote the 60-year old twinning arrangement between Ely and Ribe.

Membership costs just £10 a year. If you would like to join us, or are interested in making contact with like-minded people in Denmark, give us a call! e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 Neighbourhood Watch Working with the local police force to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and also to encourage neighbourliness. This provides an increased feeling of security for the local residents. For information contact Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld. com

Willderland Farm We are a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife; benefitting members and the wider community.

If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com / www.willderland.com

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888. We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. www.facebook.com/ elyamateurdramatics.org / elyamateurdramatics / @DramaEly Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema.

We meet in The Old Palace, King’s School, Palace Green, Ely at 7.30 pm.

For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959. full programme:www.elyfilmsociety.com C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music. Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564 Ely Arts Theatre Want to find out about everything that is going on in the theatre and performance arts in and around Ely? Then join the Ely Arts Theatre network. Ely Arts Theatre is a community all about promoting all things theatre and performance or visual arts in Ely and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire area. We want to get more bums on seats for Ely & East Cambridgeshire theatre and performance arts events! So join the community at: www.elyartstheatre.org Twitter - @elyartstheatre www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Ely Theatregoers Club The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am. For further information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers. co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483

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

E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk Ely Playford Dance Group Dance in the style from Jane Austen. Friendly group. All dances walked through. No partner or experience necessary. Little Downham Village Hall CB6 2SY. 7.30pm -10pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month £3. Contact: enquire@elyplayford. org / Tel: 01353 440170 Ely and Littleport Riot A women’s Morris side based in Ely. If you would like to join us or book us for an event please get in touch or come along to Centre E in Barton Road where we practice from 8pm on Friday evenings.

We perform at various events around the area.

Email: contact@elriot.co.uk / Website:http// www.elriot.co.uk Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm. No experience or a partner necessary. Just come along and have some fun and exercise - wear soft, flat shoes. Weekly fee is £4 with under 16s (accompanied by an adult) free. Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah.adkins@btinternet.com

EDUCATION Ely College Community Education We provide a wide range of evening classes for adults, from arts and crafts, languages, to cookery, exercise and more. For full details of what’s on offer please visit our website or contact us for more information. Tel: 01353 664853, Email: community@elycollege.co.uk, Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu 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 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 27

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

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

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

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

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

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@ virginmedia.com Facebook.com/ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ The Order of St Etheldreda The Order of St. Etheldreda is the fund-raising arm of Ely Cathedral Trust. If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is: Women in action working together to making a difference 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 Mary Rone 01353 667088 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 28 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

& Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 E: Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club /Twitter; @ LittleportLions Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment.

We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community. www. littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 Ely Hereward Rotary Club Ely’s evening Rotary club was founded in 2004, and meets every Wednesday evening at St Peter’s Rooms, Broad Street, Ely, for an interesting mix of speakers, social activities, and planning our fundraising activities. These include Ely Aquafest, the Christmas Santa street collection, Eel Day, Apple Day, the Ely Potato Race, and our annual “Win a giant Easter egg” competitions, along with fundraising concerts at The Maltings.If you would like to make new friendships and support local charities and good causes while having fun, please visit our website at http://rotaryclubely-hereward.org for more information, or contact us via president@ rotaryclubely-hereward.org for an invitation to one of our meetings.

Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere. The annual Aquafest fun day has been staged by Rotary for 40 years as has the famous Ely Christmas Collection with Santa and Sleigh. Varied fund raising events such as Big Band Concerts etc are organised, as are social visits to places of interest.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@btinternet.com Ely & Littleport Time Bank We are a friendly and welcoming group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with one another for free. Everyone’s time is equal irrespective of what you can offer. Our Ely meetings are monthly at the Lamb Hotel from 9.30am. 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 Sunday 23rd September 2018 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. www.yogastudioely.co.uk Contact Bianca 01353 698090 - email mark@ yogastudioely.co.uk - Little Downham. CB6 2TD

HISTORY Ely & District Archaeological Society Talks are at the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely. ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free. Tel: 01353 669326 Friday History Group Meetings are held at the Ely Methodist Church, off St Mary’s car park. Doors open at 10 for a 10:30 start, £3 payable on the door.

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

Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk Prickwillow Engine Museum at Prickwillow near Ely is a registered charity and run by volunteers, the museum houses many very large and rare diesel engine all in working order, it also tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment . Telephone: 01353 688360 / www.prickwillowmuseum.com / www. facebook.com/museumatprickwillow

The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family drop-ins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355

INTEREST GROUPS City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association.

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

From 1st October 2018 we shall be amalgamated with City of Ely Allotments Association.

The new association will be called City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association.

Temporary contact Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com 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: camraely@gmail.com www.elycamrabeerfest.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local Caravan Club. Monthly meetups and trips. Our next meets are 7th to 9th September at Loves Lane C.P. Ashwell / 21st to 23rd September at Diglea C.P. Snettisham / 5th to 7th October Tall trees C.P. Guyhirn. To contact your local Camping and Caravanning Club email elydistrictccc@ outlook.com.

City of Ely Flower Club 6th September 2018 Flower Demonstration by Dulcie Lofting, Title “Ode to Autumn”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm. Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Entrance: £5 Visitors; (incl: tea/ coffee & biscuits). Membership only £17.50pa and FREE monthly entrance except for Open Evenings.

Further info: Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk

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

LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Ely English Language Cafe All welcome at High Flyer Pub Newnham Street Ely,Tuesday and Friday from 10.30 a.m for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367 FENPROBE TALKING NEWS (for the Blind & Sight Impaired) The local audio compilation of local news papers., published weekly, is available to all those unable to read 12pt (most newspapers) comfortably.

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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 Wisbech (at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum) and features regular guest speakers as well as open-mic performances. In Ely, Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec - doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs. Find us on Facebook or email jonathan.totman@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.

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

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MUSIC Blue Haze An adult choir that has been together for eight years. It was founded by Hazel Law, music teacher at Ely St Mary’s CE Junior School. It is a nonauditioned choir and has performed in many charity concerts and events within the local community. We are keen to recruit new members, if you are interested in joining us and have a love of singing (it helps if you can sing in tune!) get in touch. The cost is £15 for a block of six sessions and the next block commences on Monday September 17th at St Mary’s School. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings in the Theatre at 7.15pm. Please arrive just before.

Madeleine Funnell tel: 07739 260027 or 01353 664920 e: madeleine.funnell@gmail.com City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately sixty members.

We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road. New players are welcome. There are no auditions. www.elyband.co.uk -Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782

Ely Choral Society We are a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area.

No auditions. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out. Tel: 07970 956401 / E:chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices.

We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk Ely Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start. Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 e: john@caprio-ip.co.uk Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues. New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts. To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sing! Choirs Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Ely St John’s Primary School. Fun, singing pop, rock and songs from the shows, regular performances raising money for local good causes. No auditions and no need to be able to read music!

For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our website www.singchoirs.com Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a mixed choir for the 13 to 19 age-group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB74HF, from 6.00-7.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees

are charged and there is no audition to join.

Conductor Andrew Parnell.

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

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

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

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

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS Ely Baha’i Community On the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, we host a variety of events as listed below at The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00 All are welcome. any faith, any religion, no religion.

Tel: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.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 31

www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com Ely and District Spiritualist Church Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union First Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome.

Visitors £2 and Members £1.

Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club Every Friday morning during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral). Parents, carers and preschool children worship together with story, song and prayer. Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 St Mary’s Church - Monday Club The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start. The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects. Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting. £1.00 per meeting.

Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 St Mary’s Church Ely - Mothers’ Union We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 2.15pm in St Mary’s Church Rooms. We have a varied programme of speakers and social events.

Through our membership, we seek to support work and care for families locally, nationally and worldwide. All are welcome to attend.

Contact the Church Office: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk 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 32 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Rd, Ely Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson The Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement. We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation. Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

SCIENCE Ely Astronomy Club Meetings commence at 7.30pm at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. Informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome.

Join us and journey to the stars! 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/ Ely Humanists Usually meets at Ely Library Meeting Room on the first Saturday of each month, 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 semiretired. Companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings.

Contact Robin Mason Tel 01353 661735

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

New members always made welcome.

Contact: Barbara on bjk17@btinternet.com Ely Tuesday Group Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome. Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely City Women’s Institute Meets on 2nd Monday of each month.

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

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/ home. Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute Every 2nd Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm in the Ely Cathedral Learning Centre, Palace Green , Ely, CB6 4EW apart from January when we have a post Christmas meal at a local venue. We have a varied and interesting programme that includes speakers, demonstrations and visits out. for info contact: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com

SPORT Ely Archers We are a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments. Based in Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Becoming an annual member of Ely Archers allows you the chance to shoot with us throughout the year: twice a week in Winter and three times a week in Summer. http://www.elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@elyarchers.co.uk.

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk Ely Victoria Badminton Club Tuesdays 7pm-10pm at Ely Paradise Sports Centre.

A friendly BE registered badminton club, open to all competitive abilities from improvers to experts.

With around 55 members the club demonstrates a good balance of competitive sport based in a very sociable environment. elyvicbad@gmail.com www.badmintonely.co.uk / Twitter @ElyVicBad Facebook www.facebook.com/ elyvictoriaBadminton East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club We are a female Basketball Club, set up as part of the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club. Aimed at female players of any standard aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game. Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall. Cost £4. First session free. For more information contact: email: eastcambsamazons@btinternet.com Find us on Facebook: EastCambsAmazons www.eastcambswarriors.leaguerepublic.com City of Ely Bowls Club Our Indoor club is open all year; and from May to September you can also play on our outdoor green. We are a family friendly club where any age can join in and have a game. Our U18 section meet on a Sunday morning for coaching and fun, and we hold a general turn up and play called a ‘drive’ on Monday & Friday mornings & Tuesday afternoons. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details. www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Tel: 01353 665272 Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Octagon Cycling Club We are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. 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 | 33

Ely City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving firstclass food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely City Hockey Club We are based at and uses the astro turf pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, just off the Downham Road/A10 roundabout. We’re a friendly club and welcome players of all ages and all abilities. We have a very active Junior section with nearly 100 boys and girls aged 6-16 years training weekly and competing against local clubs. Training times are (September – April): Juniors Tues 7-8pm / Ladies Tues 8-9.30pm / Mens Tues 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/ elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.) No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session. Find out more at: http:// www.elyvikings.com/ elyvikings@outlook.com Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year. 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 34 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Ely Netball Club The club is a thriving club with currently 30 members of all ages and abilities and we encourage women to return to sport to get fit and healthy but also as a great social activity. Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@ hotmail.co.uk / 07518 080362 Riding and Skating Ely (R.A.S.E.) Advocating for a new skatepark in Ely. Join RASE on Instagram and Facebook for events and competitions. FB/Riding and skating Ely Ely Rugby Club Ely Rugby Club is a strong club on and off the pitch promoting enjoyment for all and the Rugby core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Our Minis section starts with U6s playing tag rugby and caters for children up to 11 years old (U12s). The Youth section provides for children from 12 years old (U13s) up to 18, at which time they can join the Senior section. www.pitchero.com/clubs/elytigersrfc email: kwilson67@btinternet.com Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre.

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

Full details can be found on our website:www. elysailingclub.org Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar. We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students. We have men and ladies teams in the Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday.

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

Adults £4.00, students in full time education

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

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

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

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

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

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

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

Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

We are a support group for Bereaved people, offering a warm and friendly welcome at our Coffee Mornings in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Our meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.15am to 11.45am. Do come along if you have been bereaved, you will not only find support from our volunteers but also friendship and support from other members of the group. Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662 Death Café Drink tea. Eat cake. Discuss death. At a Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed setting to drink tea, eat cake and share their stories about death. Warning: feelings of relief, positivity and unexpected humour may occur. Sunday 9 Sept 2-4pm: Starbucks, , The Cloisters, , Ely CB7 4ZH Email: elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for. The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175 Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road.

See website for times. Emergency food needs and general enquiriesTel: 01353 468626 / email: info@ elyfoodbank.org.uk / www.ely.foodbank.org.uk Little Miracles A charity run by parents, who know what it is like to have a child with an additional need, disability or life limiting conditions. We provide a free, safe environment with activities for all children with additional needs, disabilities and life-limiting conditions and their siblings. We offer a variety of services to meet the differing needs of families. We meet each Saturday at The Ely Community Centre, High Barns 2pm – 4pm and Parent Coffee Groups are held Wednesdays 10:30-12noon at Larkfields Café, High Barns. Ely@littlemiraclescharity.org.uk, or call 01353 664 644. Facebook: Little Miracles Ely Branch.

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

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

Parkinson’s?

Multiple Sclerosis? Muscular Dystrophy? or other long-term Neurological conditions? Come and join us at our established weekly classes in Ely, Littleport and Histon. If you have an interest in our area of work, our team would like to hear from you. Potential Staff and Volunteers Please get in touch. T: 07565 598193 E: posability3@gmail.com W: www.posability.org TMW ELY Touch My World Productions hosts TMW Ely, the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. A fabulously fun evening of themed entertainment and activities for people with learning disabilities. Join us from 7pm – 9pm at Larkfields Resource Centre, High Barns, Ely, CB7 4SB. Facebook @touchmyworld For more information contact Suzie on 07739638817 or email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on Young Peoples Support – Centre 33 Ely Drop In Centre 33 operates from 24a Barton Road which is above Centre E, facing the car park. We are open for drop in sessions from 4-7pm on Thursdays.

Free to young people between the ages of 13 and 25 – we offer support with housing, sexual health, money & budgeting, mental health and emotional well-being, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat.

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

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Courses

for Adults In Ely

The Plant Hunters with Tutor Andrew Sankey

Plant hunters faced danger to bring back wonderous plants to Britain from the four corners of the world. The course includes, amongst others, the explorations of Joseph Banks, the Lobb brothers and Ernest Wilson.

A ten-week course for £54.75* Attend the first week ‘taster session’ for free *Course fee waived for students on qualifying means-tested benefits Ely Library, 6 The Cloisters, CB7 4ZH Starting Wednesday, 12 Sept 2018, 10:30am-12:00 noon For more information please contact: Allison Morris – allisonmorris265@hotmail.com

Friends of Ely Library

Enjoy a coffee and cake and support Ely Library.

Coffee morning and jigsaw exchange Every 2nd and 4th Saturday 10am - 12noon

Celebrate Ely Library and take a quiet break. Find us on Facebook as Friends of Ely Library

ANYONE FOR TABLE TENNIS? If you have ever played table tennis, or otherwise known as Ping Pong, you will appreciate that initially it is a little harder than it looks to push a small, white, hollow ball over a low net…but it is without doubt a lot of fun.

The origins of the sport are thought to go back to the 1880’s when it was an after dinner pastime played by those in British high society. More of a parlour game, it was literally played on the dining table using various items for bats such as cigar boxes, books and drum like paddles. This form of English tennis was able to be played indoors by anyone but on a smaller scale and without the fear of rain spoiling play.

Photos by Dan Odling

The game has progressed hugely to date and it is estimated that over 300 million people worldwide now play the sport whether at school, work, in a local club, for fitness, fun or competitively. New technology continues to perfect the equipment and make the sport much faster, more technical and far more challenging while structured rules set by governing bodies such as Table Tennis England ensure that there is fair play at whatever level you participate.

Ely Table Tennis Club was formed back in the 1950’s and has produced some very talented players who have competed at a National and International level. The club has moved venue to halls in and around Ely several times as it grew and evolved.

The Club now boasts over 50 members from the age of 10 up to 76.

Last year Ely Table Tennis Club received recognition of their commitment to encourage more local people to the sport when they received £9,600 funding from Sport England. The grant has helped the club to purchase new equipment, train coaches, hold tournaments, increase membership and find new venues to play at such as Witchford Village College Sports Centre which holds practice and coaching sessions every Monday from 7-9pm.

The latest satellite venue opened recently at Littleport Leisure Centre.

Practice sessions are held every Thursday evening from 7 to 9pm. Everyone is welcome, whatever age and ability. The club offers a free taster session so there is no excuse for anyone not to have a go. Bats can be provided but you are recommended to wear suitable sports footwear. Subsequent two hour practice sessions are £4 for adults and £2 for juniors.

Annual Membership is £10 for adults and £5 for juniors. The club include free one-toone or group coaching to help all players improve at their own pace.

Ely Table Tennis Club are also keen to recruit new members to their league teams, which play competitively in different divisions in both the Ely and Cambridge Leagues.

Table tennis is an excellent sport for getting fit and there are proven mental health benefits too. So, if you have never played, or used to play at school or in a team, then get down to a free taster session at Witchford or Littleport for a warm welcome and lots of fun.

For further information, please contact Karen Byford on: elytabletennis@gmail.com

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OPEN HERITAGE WEEKEND IN ELY 14th - 16th September 2018 The City of Ely is steeped in history and is proud of its strong heritage with the largest collection of monastic buildings in private dwelling in Europe. It is therefore fitting that we join in with the national Open Heritage Weekend celebrations. This provides an excellent opportunity for locals and visitors alike to see many of the City’s buildings for free and visit some venues not usually open to the public.

Go to http://www.visitely.org.uk/ for full programme APPLE FESTIVAL - ELY 20th October 2018 10am - 4pm Palace Green (opposite the Cathedral ) There will be competitions, demonstrations, birds of prey, storytelling and activities running throughout the day including the ever-popular longest apple peeling competition.

ELY WINE EVENTS VOLCANIC WINE TASTING

6th October 7.30pm-10.30pm The Almonry Tea Rooms www.elywineevents.co.uk

presents

Seeking cast members of all ages for main parts & ensemble!

Work with experienced vocal coaches & choreographers as part of out friendly hard-working community group Sat 15, Sun 16th Sept 10am-1pm & Thurs 20th Sept 7pm Main parts, singing and dialogue Sun 23rd Sept 10am-1pm U16’s, sign up and call backs

St Andrews Hall, Main Street, Witchford

Email: witchfordamdram@outlook.com for full information pack and to register your interest!

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ARTS AND CRAFT FAIR 8th September in St. Andrew’s Hall £6 for a stall rjwestwell@hotmail.com CHARITY AUCTION DINNER 3rd September in St Andrew’s Hall, Witchford 7.15 pm for 7.30 Would you like to enjoy a sumptuous two-course meal and coffee and bid for an amazing array of items including free accommodation in sunny Spain? contact Witchford Post Office, or rjwestwell@hotmail.com for tickets (£15).

SOHAM PUMPKIN FAIR Saturday 29th September at the recreation Ground, Soham. Entries from 9.30. judging at 11.30 Fair opens to public at 1.30pm Prizegiving and raffle at 4.30pm www.sohampumpkinfair.co.uk WRITERS DAY AND STORY COMPETITION Saturday 13th October 2018 11.45 – 16.45 in St. Andrew’s Hall: a day of talks, mini-workshops and networking about writing. To enter send a new unpublished short story of 500 words on the theme of ‘Autumn’ or ‘Winter’ to rjwestwell@hotmail.com

SING A SHOW - MAMMA MIA 8th September Ely St John’s Primary School. A 3 hour singing workshop (£10) 01353 662022 / www.singchoirs.com BREAK AN EGG THEATRE COMPANY 13th - 15th September Local Fringe Theatre - The Sausage Mysteries! Playing at Corpus Playroom, Cambridge. More info and tickets from:www. adctheatre.com HAIRSPRAY AUDITIONS 16th, 20th & 23rd September see page 28 THE FULL MONTY (CAT) 17th - 20th October CAT Theatre Company present The Full Monty ate The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely. Tickets available online at £13 www.ticketsource.co.uk/cately (18+ ONLY) email: cattheatreco@outlook.com or call 07710307167 GOODNIGHT MR TOM (VIVA) 25th - 27th October, ticketsource.co.uk/viva-arts FIDDLER ON THE ROOF (VIVA) 1st - 3rd November at The Granary Estates, Newmarket, ticketsource.co.uk/viva-arts

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STIRLING TO ESSEN Roger Leivers’ new book, Stirling to Essen, tells the story of Squadron Leader Drummond Wilson, from his traumatic birth through to the crash in Godmanchester on the 11th April 1942. A remarkable man who rallied sports cars, ferried aircraft to the frontline squadrons, instructed young RAF pilots during the war, was a MOD test pilot on secret aircraft, flew over 70 different types of aircraft and eventually joined XV Squadron at RAF Alconbury in October 1941.

Besides telling his life story the book also connects with all those who served alongside him, his crew and the raids they took part in. Attacks on the Ruhr and the three German Battleships moored at Brest. Two died in the crash. Of the six that survived, three would not live to see VE Day. Having traced nearly all the families Roger has been able to piece together their individual life stories, uncovering amazing tales of survival, sheer luck and misfortune. The story connects to the Battle of Britain through Drummonds best friend,

Photos left: Matthew Drummond Henderson Wilson ('known as Drummond') wright: XV Squadron at RAF Alconbury sat beneath a Short Stirling Mk1

who flew out of Biggin Hill, and, the Holocaust, where a fiancé of one of the crew ended up in Theresienstadt.

The repsonse to the book has been overwhelming with the original print run selling out in record time.

An urgent reprint was rushed through in February of this year. If you missed the Ely Cathedral signing, then signed and dedicated copies can be ordered, please contact rogerleivers@yahoo.co.uk (All profits from the book go to Godmanchester Stirling Fund which donates to national and local causes) In recognition of the Ely Bandsmen who served in WWI.

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THE CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB

Warmly invites you to an OPEN MEETING With NATIONAL DEMONSTRATOR DEREK ARMSTRONG (From CUMBRIA) Title : “CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT” THURSDAY 8th NOVEMBER 2018 (6.45pm for Christmas Party Buffet followed by Demonstration) NEEDHAMS HALL, ELY COLLEGE, DOWNHAM ROAD, ELY TICKETS: VISITORS £12.00 Members £6.00 (Tickets in advance – by 2nd November 2018) Telephone : Margaret Dooling – 01353 610436 CHARITY RAFFLE FOR CENTRE 33 (ELY), Please come along and have a relaxing evening watching wonderful floral designs being created, meet new friends and also a chance to win the wonderful displays in the raffle and help us fundraise for this worthy local cause.

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They have raised over £22,000 for local charities following previous charity rides and is a club that is well known for its friendly, relaxed fundraising ethos as well as prioritising lots of cake on their training rides. This year they’ve already exceeded their original target. This will be shared between local charities East Anglia Air Ambulance and Beads of Courage.

SOHAM CARNIVAL CHEQUE PRESENTATION The Soham Carnival Cheque and Townspersons of the year presentation was held on Tuesday 24th July at The Ship Public House in Soham.

For the past 65 years the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year The Carnival raised £7500.00 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations.

The main beneficiaries this year were the 3 Primary schools in Soham. St Andrews, The Shade and The Weatheralls who were each presented with £1500.00 each.

The remainder of the money was distributed to other beneficiaries which included Soham First Responders, Pos+Ability, Daisys cause, Cruse Bereavement Services, Soham Bowls club, VIVA Arts, KD Theatre Productions, Soham North Chapel, Molyn, Soham Day Centre,, Soham Comrades Band, Soham Over 60’s, Royal British Legion-Soham Branch and Soham Christmas Lights.

We also presented our Townspersons of the year, John and Helen Attlesey with the Townsperson Cup. Every year John and Helen decorate their house with an amazing Christmas lights display whilst raising money for Charity at the same time. It’s truly a magical experience for the children and adults alike of Soham and surrounding areas.

Many congratulations and thanks to them. The towns people all appreciate their kindness and generosity.

The Carnival 2019 is to be held on Monday 27th May at the Recreation ground Soham.

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PLANNING FOR ELY FIREWORKS 2018 WELL UNDERWAY! On Saturday 10th November this year, the annual Ely Fireworks night will be a truly community representative event organised by three local Rotary Clubs and the nine groups of the Ely District Scouts.

Having worked together to raise the necessary funding and organisation from scratch, plans are now well underway. The East Cambridgeshire District Council, The Dean and Chapter of Ely Cathedral and Kings School are all supporting this event by granting permission to use the parkland.

The world famous and well-respected company that dealt with the opening and closing parts of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, Kimbolton Fireworks Ltd are to present what promises to be a magnificent display.

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ELY’S PROFESSIONAL PANTOMIME - RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS WITH THIS YEAR’S JACK AND THE BEAN STALK! Now in its 6th triumphant year, KD Theatre Productions will be delighting in excess of 10,000 people this Christmas with ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at The Maltings in Ely. KD has grown from its humble beginnings to the established, polished company that it is today and Katherine and Daniel (the producers and founders of KD) feel the responsibility of meeting the ever rising expectations of their loyal audiences. They and their team work tirelessly to ensure Ely gets a high quality pantomime and an entertaining programme throughout the year.

For many locals, a visit to the Ely Maltings panto has become a firm - not to be missed- fixture in their Christmas festivities. Knowing this is what inspires Katherine and Daniel to work so hard at developing entertainment with plenty of belly laughs, surprises and usual panto shennigans. Audiences leave having had a great time!

‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ was the very first pantomime KD produced at The Maltings in 2013, so it’s exciting to be returning to the title in 2018, although there is a brand-new script, new characters, new costumes and new scenery! It will be very different to the last one! Lots of surprises! Daniel is also returning into the role of ‘Dame Trott’ having taken 3 years off from the heels and frocks!

“It gets harder each year because we have to top the previous year.” Daniel explains.

“We like to create something brand new for our audiences, and always try to increase the production values from the year before.”

Katherine lets us into a few secrets mentioning that some years have presented a ‘pantomime’ within a pantomime! In 2014’s production of ‘Cinderella’, Tracey Beaker star Ben Hanson, who was playing Buttons, slipped and broke his arm mid show!

In true ‘the show must go on style’ the cast rattled through the rest of the show covering all the lines and rehearsed an understudy in ready for the evening show! Ben took a day of rest (unwillingly – strict rules by the doctors) and returned the next day on stage with the costume addition of a ‘sling.’!

Sometimes these things do happen, and the professionalism of the cast and crew shone through and ensured audiences still had the best time possible!

With dates booked into The Maltings for the foreseeable future, Ely can definitely be assured that the Pantomime will be around for many generations to come! Oh yes it will!

This year’s pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ runs from the 14th December 2018 – 2nd January 2019. To book tickets online visit www.kdtheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01353 725026

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