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Hello Ely! This is our third issue since lockdown measures came into force and it is so nice to see some events being advertised. Although all of our big Ely city events have been cancelled ( Eel day, Apple Fest, Aqua Fest, Fireworks and Light Switch on event) the Visit Ely team have been creative and put on a very successful series of walks in partnership with local eating establishments and have done a great job of championing our local businesses through their social media.

Many local groups have continued in some form online and continue to do so for some time to come, but we now have the groups and meets listings back in the magazine and will build it up again as groups are able to reconvene and let us know new information.

Congratulations to Mayor Sue Austen on being elected Mayor in a virtual ceremony streamed live on Facebook. She has already been getting out and about in Ely mingling on market days (as much as social distancing allows) and as her first official duty, laid a wreath at the memorial to commemorate VJ day on 15th August. (see photo) Babylon Arts and Ely Library have collaborated to stage an exciting drive-in Cinema event at Lancaster Way Business Park (see page 33) and the lovely people at KD Theatre make a welcome return to the Dean’s Garden with Treasure Island.

I am sure by the time you read this they will be pretty nearly sold out. Keep your fingers crossed that the weather holds and they have a wonderful run this week.

CONTENTS ELY HERO AWARDS 4 ELY NSPCC GROUP 6 ELY CATHEDRAL 14 ELY CITY COUNCIL 16-17 TOO GOOD TO GO APP 18 A BIT OF HISTORY 22 LADIES WHO LAUNCH 24-25 CRUSE BEREAVEMENT CARE 30 WIN A LEGO GIFT CARD 30 LIONS OF LITTLEPORT 30 JUBILEE CHURCH 31 ELY WILDLIFE WATCH 31 FISHERMEN OF ELY 34 KD THEATRE PRODUCTIONS 35 ST MARY’S FEAST 35 BABYLON GALLERY PROJECTS 36 BRIDGE THE GAP FOR ARTHUR RANK 36 ELY ROTARY 37 ELY LIBRARY 38 LEARNING 39 ELY GROUPS AND MEETS 40 – 47

Do get in touch if you have an interesting community or personal story as it would be nice to widen the diversity of our articles and hear from some underrepresented groups as well as our regular contributors. best wishes Bridget P.S. Soon be Christmas! (hehehe)

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We are super excited to announce the full list of Ely Hero Awards 2020 Finalists, its been an exceptionally challenging year but once again the community in Ely and surrounding villages have risen to the challenge and in this little corner of Britain have supported and cared for one another in remarkable ways throughout the year. We look forward to celebrating with the finalists and announcing the winners later in the year.

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The wonderful Lesley Bishop who has led the small team of volunteers through many popular money raising events such as the “NSPCC Summer Suppers” is stepping down and Johanna Partridge is picking up the reins of this very worth-while and fun group of volunteers.

“The pandemic has meant many lost opportunities for raising money to fund this important national charity that does so much to assist families and children in the United Kingdom” says Joanna.

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we have been unable to get together as a group we have still raised £370 from two kerbside plant stalls in Ely and Sutton this May. A big thank you to all those who donated plants. We are holding a further Plant Stall on week beginning Friday September 18th for all the keen gardeners of Ely. This stall will be outside 47 Downham Road, Ely, come early for bargains.”

The Summer venture is “Buy a tea for NSPCC” a doorstep delivery of a cream tea and a special treat for those still isolating.

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ELY CATHEDRAL NEWS

ELY CATHEDRAL IS ‘GOOD TO GO’ FROM JULY On Wednesday 29th July, Ely Cathedral reopened its doors to visitors after over 130 days of closure.

Over 250 visitors came through the doors on the first day to experience the Cathedral which has widely been acknowledged as one of the wonders of the medieval world. Nearly all areas are accessible to the public including Ely’s magnificent Lady Chapel. It is hoped Tower Tours and guided tours can resume as soon as it is safe to do so.

place as well as having staff and volunteers on hand to make sure visitors have an enjoyable experience. “ Ely Cathedral has recently been awarded Visit England’s industry standard ‘We're Good To Go!’ consumer mark. This is to reassure visitors that they adhere to Government and public health guidance, they have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment, and have the required processes in place.

In order to comply with social distancing guidelines, visitors are being asked to book tickets in advance of their visit via www.elycathedral.org so the Cathedral can keep an eye the number of people accessing the building at any one time.

Opening Times: 10am to 4pm, Mon to Sat. Entrance is via the West Door (main entrance).

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CITY OF ELY COUNCIL Update

City of Ely Council Sessions House, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs CB7 4EG Phone: 01353 661016 Fax: 01353 667057

The extraordinary circumstances of the pandemic saw the City elect a new Mayor and Deputy with their consorts in a virtual mayor making thanks to Mark Cooney and the Spotted in Ely studios.

THANKS TO OUTGOING MAYOR MIKE ROUSE With the rest of the council participating through Zoom, outgoing Mayor, Mike Rouse and the Mayoress, his daughter Lauren, thanked everyone for their support over the past two years and two months. Some 250 engagements big and small had been carried out during the year before the lockdown. He was particularly grateful that the new idea of a community supper had been such a success at the end of February and that he had been able to enjoy a 80th Birthday celebration at that event with what was also his 50th year as a city councillor.

THE MAYOR’S CHARITY Thanks to a very generous donation from KD Theatre he was able to present some Mayor’s Charity cheques to the City of Ely Military Band, .the wonderful Therapy Dogs, the Air Cadets and the Army cadets and three individuals: Rosie Scott, Ian McKendrick and Ruby Crystal Williams of Ely Rocks. The outgoing Mayor was then thanked by Cllr Alison Whelan who praised his work for both reforming the business practices of the council and his support for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Ely.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ELY’S NEW MAYOR & DEPUTY MAYOR The badges of office were then handed over to Cllr Sue Austen and her consort Cllr Arnie Arnold.

Cllr Austen has been a city councillor since 2015, is a current East Cambs District Councillor and former Cambridgeshire County Councillor. She brings a wealth of life experience to the office and Cllr Arnold, while only elected to the city council last year has much knowledge and experience gained when his wife, the former councillor Alison Arnold, was deputy Mayor from 2018-2019.

The newly elected Mayor said that she was fully aware of the responsibilities and duties attached to the role and was passionate about Ely and our community. She is looking forward to meeting people and raising the profile of the City Council.

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The 2020 Mayormaking was an altogether unique affair streamed live from The Spotted in Ely Studios. A new experience for many councillors and well attended online by Ely residents.

Another new councillor elected in 2019, Cllr Richard Morgan, was unanimously elected Deputy Mayor and his wife, Jane, will serve as his consort.

Cllr Austen has asked Father Paul Andrews of St Peter’s Church to be her chaplain

COMMITTEE APPOINTED The annual Mayor Making also saw the appointment of the new Committees and as part of an ongoing re-structuring of the council there will be four main committees: Personnel,

Finance and Governance, Climate Change and Environment, Assets and Tourism and Town Centre. These will be supported by various working groups..

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Since launching the Re-imagine Community Larder we have rescued the equivalent of 35,000 meals & we are proud of what we have achieved but there is more work to do. Our focus always remains to primarily support those who don’t have enough healthy, fresh and nutritious food to eat.

We are so pleased to be launching a new project with TooGoodToGo to bring you Magic Freegan Boxes, a weekly act of protest against food

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A BIT OF HISTORY

AS THE NATION COMMEMORATES VJ DAY ELY MUSEUM TELLS THE STORY OF ONE OF OUR LOCAL ELY SOLDIERS

Captain Beckett leading former Cambs FEPoWs through Ely in November 1945

Saturday 15th August marked 75 years since VJ Day - the surrender of Japan and the end of the Second World War. For Ely and the surrounding villages, like many places across East Anglia and beyond, this news not only meant peace but also the eventual return of hundreds of local men captured by the Japanese at Singapore in February 1942. These men, many serving in the 2nd Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment (part of the 18th (East Anglian) Division), had taken part in the bitter fighting trying to hold back the Japanese advance in January and February 1942. It would take months and sometimes years to find out if their loved ones had been killed in the fighting, were missing, or if they were now Prisoners of War.

scavenged scraps and electrical parts. Writing about it later he said: "The lack of reliable news and the prevalence of wild rumours was at this time a bad influence on morale; we had been cut off from the outside world for some four months and it was vital to obtain reliable information. I discussed the matter with Victor Mapey (Commanding Officer) and he was very anxious that an attempt should be made to construct and run a wireless set, if at all possible.�

Despite huge personal risk if the wireless was discovered, John and several other men were able to build and hide it succesfully. They managed to hide it in resealed bully beef tins when transferred to thailand. Once at the next camp, with the assistance of an officer of the Royal Signals who had been an engineer for the BBC, several more portable, smaller versions were built from the parts.

The conditions and treatment endured by these Far East Prisoners of War (FEPoWs) over the next 3 1/2 years can hardly be put into words. Starved, beaten and used as JGA Beckett as Mayor slave labour in the most horrendous of Ely dated 1978 jungle conditions, many succumbed to disease or the cruelty of their captors. Despite all the hardship and at great risk John later wrote the following about the if discovered, many were still secretly defiant of wireless:"The Cambridgeshire Wireless operated their captors, including a well known local Ely from June 1942 to March 1944, and though a figure - John Goodwyn Allden Beckett. good deal of sweat and bad language, if not tears, were expended on it, at least it proved a very good John Beckett, nephew and godson of Lt. Col. stimulant to morale at a time when it was most Archer, was born in Ely in 1914. Once of age needed." he followed in his uncle's footsteps becoming both a solicitor and taking a commission in the Captain Beckett returned home after the War Cambridgeshire Regiment (TA). By the time of the and became an influential and well known figure fighting at Singapore, Captain Beckett was serving in Ely. He continued to serve in the TA for many in the 2nd Battalion alongside many other men years, reaching the rank of Colonel. He is well from the Isle of Ely. Four months after his capture, remembered in Ely where he lived, worked, served John, along with several other men, came up with as Mayor and was involved in many organisations the plan of assembling a secret wireless set from including Ely Museum.

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When it comes to female entrepreneurs, the Ely are an embarrassment of rich are delighted to hear from florist, Elizabeth Robertso studio owners, Sara Ford Loombe in the first of the spots. Ladies, if you wou celebrate your success in get in touch!

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an you believe Enchanted Flowers is in its 4th year! That was quick!!!

During this extraordinary time I have gained some great customers, supporters, and new friends. I have provided flowers for many memorable events, plus special occasions, sent Cheer Up flowers, for many people who have had to postpone their weddings, holidays etc. and recently decorated Prickwillow Phone Box Gallery.

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s a freelance designer, I offer a bespoke service using fresh, seasonal, locally grown flowers whenever possible, from £15 vase arrangements, to sumptuous bouquets for £50 plus. Each recipient is equally important with their pleasure of receiving great flowers, my goal. Delivery in and around Ely is free, further afield for a small fee.

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y name is Elizabeth Roberstson, and I live in a rural pocket of Prickwillow with my husband and pets.

This year I think everybody has had to endure particularly challenging times through lockdown, now hopefully we can think about coming out the other side with happier days ahead. I hope to run more workshops open to all. Many super ladies of all ages and backgrounds come already to make arrangements, enjoy conversation, laughter and all important cake! A year ago I also began travelling around East Anglia, demonstrating with my flowers meeting many interesting people. Along with my sister Trish, we call these outings our mini adventures! She is very special to me! helping and keeping me company.

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For more information contact: Phone 07842 165 417 Email: Elizabeth.enchantedflowers@gmail.com www.enchantedflowers.co.uk http//facebook.com/Elizabeth.robertson1to1/

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resh will open its doors in October with a strong emphasis on inclusion. Sara and Alice want to ensure their classes are accessible and welcoming to all, regardless of age, gender or background. Central to their ethos is creating a nurturing environment that supports client’s mental health and wellbeing. They will also be offering one class a day to a local charity or underrepresented group for free.

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The venue, at 16-18 Broad Street, Ely, CB7 4AH, is close to the city’s train station and has a free car park. FRESH, with its botanical vibe, will house one small, and two large studios, and have space for a café. Sara and Alice are keen to hear from any potential vegan caterers looking for an opportunity to open their own café. They are also looking to hear from yoga and boxing teachers, osteopaths, physios and/or counsellors who may be interested in renting space.

A We’re creating something that is going to impact so many people!

lice Loombe, FRESH founder, talks about what they’re hoping to bring with FRESH: “A big thank you to Sport England for their support, without which this wouldn’t have been possible. We want to create a kind and open culture at FRESH, where we can support everybody with their physical and mental well-being and be a hub for other local businesses.

The vision is so much bigger than Sara and me. We’re creating something that is going to impact so many people.”

If you can’t get to Ely they will still be running online sessions at www.freshandwell.co.uk To keep up to date on the FRESH news please take a look at the FRESH website - www.freshandwell.co.uk You can also follow them on Facebook (@freshandwell) and Instagram (@fresh.social).

If you are a local group who would like to be considered for a free class or a fitness professional or therapist wishing to rent space, please email Sara and Alice at: goodvibes@freshandwell.co.uk

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COMMUNITY GROUPS UPDATES wildlife or heritage site and – including Wicken Fen, the Great Fen, Ely Cathedral and WWT Welney.

Cruse Bereavement Care is a charity that has been providing bereavement support to people across the UK for over 60 years, predominately through face-to-face and group sessions. Due to the current situation around Covid-19, Cruse have taken the decision to move all of support to telephone, until it is safe to return to normal working practices. As well as telephone support, there is also helpful information on the Cruse website at: www.cruse.org.uk The Cruse Wednesday morning groups in Ely and Cambridge are currently closed. It is hoped that the groups will re-open in the future when it is safe to do so. If you would like telephone bereavement support, please contact the Helpline on 01223 633536 (open 9.30am1.30pm weekdays) or the National Helpline on 0808 8081677 (open 9.30-5pm weekdays with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm and Weekends 10am-2pm). The service is free of charge and donations welcome.

WIN A LEGO® GIFT CARD! “Build the Fantastic Fens” is a competition from the Fens Biosphere partnership asking people to use LEGO® bricks to build a model of something which can be seen in the Fantastic Fens. The competition is open to all ages (with two age groups) and runs until 11 September 2020. It aims to raise awareness of the potential of gaining UNESCO Biosphere status for the Fens and to find out how people value the Fens landscape.

The best and most creative models can win one of four Lego gift cards worth up to £75. To inspire all the keen Lego builders out there well-known local Lego enthusiasts Catherine Weightman and Mike Addis have made five Lego build videos to accompany the competition. Each video contains instructions on how to build a creature from the fens and an introduction from a famous fen 30 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

All competition details plus the Lego build videos are on the Fens Biosphere website: https://www. fensbiosphere.org.uk/build-the-fantastic-fens/ .

The Fens Biosphere is a multi-sector partnership, co-ordinated by Cambridgeshire ACRE and drawn from all sectors of life which is working together to achieve UNESCO Biosphere Status for the Fens. It is supported by funding from the People’s Postcode Lottery Postcode Dream Fund as part of the Water Works project awarded to the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire. To get in touch, please contact Cambridgeshire ACRE on 01353 865037, visit the website (www.fensbiopshere.org.uk) or follow us on social media: @fensbiosphere.

LIONS OF LITTLEPORT In Ely and Littleport there is always a tremendous sense of community spirit and kindness. During the pandemic all community groups continue to provide vital support to all local residents. All around the world this is seen too as we cope with uncertain times. Lions Clubs from all over the world are helping with the Lebanon crisis. This crisis has displaced approximately 300,000 people in the areas surrounding Beirut. The Lions Club International Foundation is partnering with Lions in Lebanon, now providing approximately $10,000 in immediate relief from the devastating massive explosion.

During the COVID 19 crisis too Lions clubs have been funding food banks and providing support all around the world. We, as Lions Club of Littleport, have funded our local food bank and have started doing quizzes as well as games on Zoom to raise money for local charities.

Recruitment of new members to our club continues to flourish too. Lions Clubs are vital to communities. During a brief visit to the Norfolk Broads recently I was reminded of the importance of Lions Clubs, where I spotted a social club and charity shop set up for the community of

SENT IN BY READERS Wroxham by the Lions Club. Lions Club for me is Full details of services and mid-week groups can an organisation which is open to all to help the be found on the website: www.jubileechurchely. community. co.uk Lion Jenny Ellis, who is a member of our club Lions Club of Littleport, has recently received an Visitors to Jubilee will find a warm welcome and award for club recruitment. Jenny is a wonderful the chance to meet others over Zoom following member who continues to make everyone feel services. Services will consist of modern uplifting welcome. She always goes the extra mile to help worship, interactive and engaging teaching, the community too. During Christmas she was communion and prayer. Jubilee Church plans an absolute star when we visited Anchor Court in to start meeting together for services when Littleport before Christmas to sing festive songs lockdown restrictions have been lifted. and share tea and cake with the residents. (photo) Please do get in touch if we can help the community during these challenging times, our e-mail is lionscluboflittleport@gmail.com.

A NEW CHURCH FOR ELY TO LAUNCH ONLINE

A new church serving Ely and the surrounding villages will launch online on Sunday 27th September. Jubilee Church will be streaming services on Facebook Live, accessible to everyone from the comfort of their own home.

The new church is co-led by Ali Jones and Russell Burgess. Russell recently moved to Ely with his family to help lead the new church. ‘We can’t wait to get going! It’s going to be an adventure, and we can’t wait to see what God is going to do.’

Ali – whose family has been part of the Ely community for 9 years – is excited to be launching the new church online. ‘It’s not the obvious way to launch a church but we’re really excited by the possibilities and the opportunity for people to hear the good news of Jesus and be part of church really easily’.

SPRINGHEAD MEADOW A HAVEN FOR INSECTS AND SPIDERS IN OUR CITY

Springhead Meadow is a 4-hectare field bounded by the main London-to-King’s Lynn railway line, Springhead Lane and Pocket Park. The habitats present comprise rough grassland, ditches (filled

by Yellow Flag or reed bed), a wild-flower meadow and a small pond. It is a haven for a wide range of invertebrates. The meadow is at its best in May, June and July, when many pollinators, including hoverflies such as the Marsh Hoverfly (pictured), exploit the abundant nectar and pollen resources available in the summer months. Leafcutter bees particularly favour trefoils which abound on the meadow in June and July. Noctule Bats, the largest UK species, hunt moths high above the meadow at dusk on warm summer evenings.

Occasionally, uncommon birds, such as Jack Snipe, also appear on the meadow. (cont’d over)

Part of the Relational Mission family of churches, Jubilee is supported by City Church Cambridge and The Bridge Church in St Ives with the purpose of ‘Loving God, Loving People, Loving Ely’.

‘There are about 30 of us so far,’ says Ali. ‘All ages, and many backgrounds.’

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COMMUNITY UPDATES Recent studies of the fly, bee and beetle fauna of the meadow have revealed that it is very speciesrich. For example, a number of rare fly species have been recorded, such as the spectacular large soldier-flies, the Ornate Brigadier and the Flecked General (pictured), both of which breed in the ditches. Studies at dusk have also revealed that the meadow has an interesting mosquito fauna, including one particularly uncommon species.

Open Garden

Members of Ely Wildspace have been studying and monitoring the invertebrate fauna of Springhead Meadow for several years and would welcome contact with anyone interested in studying the invertebrate fauna of this exceptional local site.

If you would like to be involved in Ely Wildspace activities or find out more about upcoming Wildspace events visit www.elywildspace.org.uk.

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Ely St John’s Community Primary School Governor Vacancy

Are you interested in education and how schools work? Would you like to make a positive difference to the life chances of children? Do you want to share your skills to make that difference? Would you enjoy being part of a team that provides critical challenge and support to the leadership team whose aim is driving up standards?

Being a Governor is a real commitment, but is a rewarding and enjoyable experience. It requires regular attendance at formal meetings, which are usually held in the evening, although getting to know the school well requires some planned time in school during the day.

The best way to find out about the role and why people do it is to talk to someone who is already a Governor or you could contact Ms Liz Bassett, the head teacher, head@elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk who will be only too happy to talk to you. Schools look for a variety of experience and skills across their governing skills, eg education, finance, HR or business. Training is important for all Governors and is readily available.

We are currently looking for a co-opted Governor. Selection is undertaken by our Governing Body.

Does this role interest you? Do you want to find out more information? If so, take the first step and contact us on office@elystjohns.cambs.sch.uk and express your interest. We will be pleased to talk to you and we will send you all the information you need to make the decision whether to apply.

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Fishermen of Ely

It seems an unusual combination, a sea shanty band based on the Isle of Ely, but that’s what ‘Isle ‘ave a Shanty’ are.

“Shanties are great fun to sing and you don’t necessarily have to be near the sea to sing them” says ‘Sea Sick’ Stu, one of the band members.

“There are some fantastic songs out there, tales of woe and long lost loves as well as the misbehaviour of sailors, grog and a bit of good old fashioned debauchery! Most were written to keep the spirits up during hours of hard toil on the ships and it’s the same spirit that we try to keep when we perform them to our audiences”.

However, being based on the Isle of Ely, hence the band’s name, did not mean that there was no connection to waterways. ‘Captain’ Kevin, another of the singers, decided that there was enough Fenland history to come up with a song of his own. Kevin explains “I was reading ‘The Story of Ely’ (penned by Ely’s own Mike Rouse) and I was intrigued by the way that the Isle of Ely was formed, and ultimately the city itself. I thought of how significant fishing and boatmen were in supplying Ely with food and goods and thought that there must be a song in there somewhere”.

Kevin brought his lyrics along to the band’s rehearsal and in no time at all a song was formed.

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harmony line, something that we drew on several sources to find, and eventually it fell into place”.

So ‘Fishermen of Ely’ became the first self-penned song to make the group’s set list and is already becoming a firm favourite. “I couldn’t be happier with how the song has developed. The band has come so far in a relatively short space of time and now that we are singing our own tunes as well as those traditional nautical ones, it feels very special” smiles Captain Kev as he shakes his tambourine and heads back to the rehearsal, ready to help the band finetune their live act to give their audiences a show to remember.

‘Fishermen of Ely’ can be heard by visiting the bands website. Isle ‘ave a Shanty are available for bookings and are made up of Able Seaman Andrew Newton, Lee ‘Kiss Me’ Harvey, Elliott C Spray, Long John Tony Calladine, Sea Sick Stuart Green and Captain Kevin King.

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KD Theatre Productions (the company behind Ely’s Annual Pantomime) are delighted to be presenting an open-air production of ‘Treasure Island’ which promises to be fun for all the family this summer! The production will take place in the beautiful grounds of The Deans Garden, Ely Cathedral from the 26 – 29 August (twice daily), with audience following social distancing measures.

Performances are daily at 2pm & 6pm with the garden opening 1 hour prior to the performance for families to enjoy picnics in the garden.

Tickets on sale at www.kdtheatre.co.uk or by calling the Box Office on 01353 725 026. Book early to avoid disappointment as there is limited capacity, to allow for social distancing.

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BABYLON ARTS ANNOUNCE WINNING ARTISTS AS VOTED FOR BY THE PUBLIC Ely-based ceramicist Louise Beale and sculptor Mike Hartley have been announced as the two artists winning a £1800 commission for the “Somewhere in Ely” project.

Ely residents, families, businesses, schools and care homes. The packs include clay, paint and materials, and all the instructions you will need to make your own mini artwork.

The outdoor arts project called “Somewhere in Ely” was launched in the city earlier this year with the support of Babylon Arts, Ely Markets and Ely College. Artists, makers and creators from across the country were invited to propose ideas for fun and unexpected things to happen in the city. There were over 70 proposals offering performances, sculpture, installations, activities and events. It was the job of Ely residents to vote on the final five shortlisted artists.

You can collect a FREE making pack from Babylon Gallery or from Ely Market on selected days. You can also contact Louise directly if you would prefer a pack to be delivered to you.

For more details visit www.babylonarts.org.uk/ projects/somewhere-in-ely or contact Louise on louise_ceramics@hotmail.co.uk

The two artists will be developing their work to share in Ely during October half term. Local residents are invited to get involved from August to September. If you would like to try your hand at making a model out of air-dry clay please get in touch. Louise will be giving away ‘making packs’ to

REUNITE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL CITY OF CAMBRIDGE! IN AID OF ARTHUR RANK HOSPICE AND ROMSEY MILL This August and September you are invited to take part in a novel alternative to the City’s traditional Bridge the Gap event. The approximately 2.5 mile walk can be completed in one day, or over a number of days, between Saturday 29 August and Sunday 20 September, raising funds for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill.

Registration It costs just £20 to register, whether walking as an individual, household or socially-distanced group (up to 6 people). We’re pleased to supply one Walk Pack per booking, which includes everything you need to enjoy the city from a new perspective – a booklet containing the route, maps, clues and observation points, as well as two quiz sheets (and the answers!).

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A mobile-friendly, digital version of the Walk Pack will be emailed to all lead bookers ahead of the event starting. If you would like a printed version of the Walk Pack posted to you, please select that option at the point of registration.

Before the event begins, we’ll send you a podcast episode highlighting some of the interest points on the route, as well as shedding light on the important work of these two charities.

Thank you in advance for your ongoing support.

Cambridgeshire’s young people need the support of Romsey Mill more than ever, and Arthur Rank Hospice Charity continues to make every moment count for so many!

Go to: https://www.arhc.org.uk/events/detail/ bridge-the-gap/

COMMUNITY UPDATES This comes to let you know that Ely Rotary club is still active and is planning for the future during and after Coronavirus. Of course, no one can predict the future but Ely Rotary will endeavour to serve the community wherever possible. We hope to do something at Christmas with the sleigh and to find suitable ways to raise money to continue to do what Rotary does best.

We are always looking for new members especially younger ones. Rotary is not an old man’s club but a dynamic forward-thinking group of men and women who feel that community matters and that it has also an International

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We would sincerely like to thank you for your support. We were just sorry the Aquafest did not take place where we could express thanks more appropriately.

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Atelier Saara Karvonen // interior design studio Does your interior need a fresh look? Are you tired of your decoration after lockdown? I would love to help! I am an Ely based interior designer working on residential and commercial projects. I can offer styling, sourcing and consultation services.

Get in touch with me if you would like any advice on freshening up your home. www.ateliersaarakarvonen.com // ateliersaarakarvonen@hotmail.com

#JTA - Journeying Together Towards Antiracism - Free, informal Zoom course on themes of Race, Equity and Belonging. Open to all interested community members in Ely and surrounding areas. While Christian inspired, people of any faith and of none welcome.

September 15, 22 and 29, 7.00 - 8.30pm.

Email: JourneyEly@gmail.com to register your interest please.

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LIBRARIES OPEN ELY OPEN: Mon, Thurs and Sat 10am-2pm.

LITTLEPORT OPEN: Wed2-6pm &Fri 10am-2pm.

SOHAM OPEN: Thurs & Sat 10am-2pm.

BURWELL OPEN: Tues 10am-2pm & Thur 2-6pm.

In order to maintain a safe environment for staff and customers, we have made a number of service changes. Customers are required to maintain 2 metre social distancing both outside library entrances and within the library.

Facemasks are mandatory for customers entering the library. Customers cannot come in to browse.

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Our new, free, Select and Collect service allows you to request a blind selection of books based on your reading preferences.

You will be notified when books are ready to collect from your library.

Reservations on specific titles can still be made online using the Spydus catalogue.

Computers are available for one 45 minute session per day. Call 0345 045 5225 to book a slot.

New members can register online or call Customer Services on 0345 045 5225.

You can return items to any open library. Ely Library’s external dropbox is permanently open for returns.

No browsing of titles in libraries No CD/DVD lending All in-library events remain suspended No room hire We cannot accept book donations

To use these services or for more information, call Customer Services on 0345 045 5225, or visit https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/ libraries-leisure-culture/libraries.

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Online e-offer, events & activities • Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, emagazines, and eNewspapers online for free, using your library card number.

• View our weekly online timetable of activities for children and adults to participate in on our Cambridgeshire Libraries Facebook and @cambslib Twitter pages or on our website.

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Sign up to Cambridgeshire Libraries’ monthly eNewsletter to keep up-to-date with our services.

BBC 100 Novels That Shaped Our World focuses on Crime and Conflict: The impact of war, violence, crime and struggle, and Rulebreakers: Stories that shocked, broke the mould or brought new perspectives, in September and October respectively.

Whilst it’s great to have our libraries open again to the new model we appreciate that it is still short of the full offer customers are used to.

We are keeping things under continual review and will resume the full service as soon as it is possible to do so safely.

LEARNING New beginners and returners are also welcome.

Guitar tuition is continuing for existing students via Skype.

Karen Setchfield BA (Hons) Classical guitar tuition for adults and children, available during the day or evenings.

07504 241701

Contact me to book a free trial and consultation or for further information:

karensetchfield07@gmail.com 

ONLINE SPANISH LESSONS Beginner to Advanced Level Courses for Adults & Children via Zoom Fun & Rewarding!

GCSE & A Level Tuition Available Harriet Tuckett BA MCIL Tel: 07522504729

info@spanacademy.co.uk

ELY YOUTH CHOIR

MONDAYS AT 6 P.M. IN TERM TIME From 7th September Our weekly rehearsals in term time start again on 7th September, on Zoom for as long as necessary, and safely face to face when that is allowed.

Zoom singing in Ely Youth Choir is fun and purposeful. Our Musical Director Andrew Parnell keeps the group focused on learning and developing. There’s a wide range of music from Handel to Hairspray. There are no auditions, no fees and it’s specially for people of secondary school age. Come and join us!

More info from youth@elychoralsociety.org Ely Youth Choir is part of Ely Choral Society, Reg. Charity 802308.

ELY LIFELONG LEARNERS Venue: The Countess Free Church, Chapel Street, Ely, CB6 1AD (parking for blue badge holders only).

This eight week course offered by Ely Lifelong Learners (ELLs) takes us on a journey with celebrated Russian composers who faced the challenge of linking European musical language with Russian tradition. It helps us engage with Russia and the Russian soul through great music masterpieces and demonstrates how Tchaikovsky struggled with fate; how Rachmaninov’s ‘four weeping notes’ revealed Russianness; and how Glinka and the Mighty Five transformed the perception of Russian music in the world. This course is taught by popular tutor and native Russian speaker Marina Burrell

Starts Wednesday 23 September 2020 10.30am -12.30pm.

Course fee is £60.

Payment by cheque only.

Group size limited to 28.

Pre-booking is required.

Please contact Anne on 01353 662712 or at awarham575@btinternet.com.

All necessary covid measures will be taken; please bring a mask and your own drink. If requirements change and group meetings are no longer possible, this course will be taught on-line by zoom.

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ELY REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To avoid misinformation we have reduced most of the G&M entries to the contact details only.

Please send in current, post lockdown information as and when your groups starts again. If a group has recently been updated with meeting dates or new contact details, you will see it highlighed in cream. To update for the next print edition please email: editor@elyimagazine.com before 10th October 2020. Great to have you back in the magazine! older people remain independent in their own homes. Tel: 0300 666 9860, e: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 66475

ARTS & CRAFTS

The Arts Society - Ely (formerly EDFAS) www.theartssociety.org.uk Chairperson, Maggie Haverson 01353 725915.

Ely Arts Society www.elyartsociety.com email: elyartsociety@gmail.com.

Ely Watercolour Workshop Contact: Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 Ely Guild of Woodturners Due to Covid-19, the Ely Guild of Woodturners has had to close its doors at the Little Thetford hall for the time being. Members of the EGW are having online meetings and also enjoying some fantastic online demonstrations by some top, professional woodturners. e: publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and Twitter @ElyWoodturners

CAMPAIGN GROUPS

CBWIN Campaign www.cbwin.co.uk/ Ely City Amnesty Int’ Group www.amnestyelycity.org.uk email:info@elyamnesty.org.uk Extinction Rebellion Ely www.facebook.com/extinction.rebellion.ely https://rebellion.global/groups/gb-ely/

CHARITIES (National)

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DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM

Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) Visit our website at www.cattheatrecompany. co.uk or contact our membership officer Viv Aggett, email: Cat-membership@outlook.com or phone 01353 699379 Ely Amateur Dramatic Society www.facebook.com/ elyamateurdramatics.org / elyamateurdramatics / @DramaEly Ely Film Society contact: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959.

Full programme: www.elyfilmsociety.com Ely Arts Theatre www.elyartstheatre.org Twitter - @elyartstheatre. www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Ely Theatregoers Club website :www.elytheatregoers.co.uk email:butlersandra085@gmail.com Tel:07887 240483

DANCE

East Cambs Dancing for Fun Please contact Peter or June for more info 01353 725774

Ely Playford Dance Group Contact: enquire@elyplayford.org Tel: 01353 440170 Ely and Littleport Riot Email: contact@elriot.co.uk / Website:http://www.elriot.co.uk Hiam Sports and Social Club (Prickwillow) HAPPY HIAMS LINE DANCE CLUB facebook.com/hiamslinedanceclub Wendy & Bill - 0772 9790 698 or 01353 860187 Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah. adkins@btinternet.com Sutton Masque E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk

EDUCATION

Ely College Community Education Ely College will be offering a variety of free* evening courses from this September for adults over the age of 19. Maths and English GCSE free if you have not already achieved a grade C (grade 4) or above in the subject. We are also offering ESOL Classes (all levels subject to demand). Our extremely popular VTCT Level 2 in Beauty Services will be offered again along with various other Level 2 Beauty courses free*subject to certain criteria. Please email community@ elycollege.co.uk for more information.

Ely & District University of the Third Age(U3A) www.u3a.sites.org/ely Chairman: elyu3achair@gmail.com Ely Lifelong Learners The Soul of Russian Music with Great 19th Century Composers is an eight week course taught by popular tutor and native Russian speaker Marina Burrell. The course takes us on a journey with celebrated Russian composers who faced the challenge of linking European musical language with Russian tradition. It will help us engage with Russia and the Russian soul through great music masterpieces by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Glinka and others.

We will meet this term at The Countess Free Church, Chapel Street, Ely CB6 1AD (parking for disabled only) The course starts on September 23rd from 10:30am to 12:30pm. The course fee is £60. Because of social distancing requirements the group size is limited to 28 and pre-booking is required. Please contact Anne at awarham575@

btinternet.com or 01353 662712 (All necessary covid measures will be taken but please bring a mask and your own drink. If requirements change and group meetings are no longer possible, this course will be taught online by zoom.)

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS

Ely Dining Club Contact Sylvia Farmer on Tel: 01353 777373 or Email: sylvia.farmer2@btinternet.com Ely Community First Responders Contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@virginmedia.com / Facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Elysian Riding for the Disabled Group Contact: Viv Seymour on 01353 610164 or Ros James on 01353 969948 The Order of St Etheldreda Contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org Tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Contact Joy Hockey 01353 663525 The Lions Club of Littleport 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 www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 Ely Hereward Rotary Club http://rotaryclubely-hereward.org Contact: president@rotaryclubely-hereward.org Rotary Club of Ely Contact John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@btinternet.com Littleport & Ely Time Bank We are a friendly group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with members for free. Everyone’s time is equal and everyone has something to offer, whether visiting someone for a cup of tea or designing a website. Join us and get to know people in the community and share your passion or skill. We have virtual coffee mornings currently on Thursdays, 10-1040 am

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us at coffee morning to find out more. We are also conducting safe time exchanges and social activities within our own bubbles, including a fundraiser on 23 August for Air Ambulance.

For further info & Zoom link, please email littleportandelytimebank@btinternet.com or visit Facebook: @LittleportandElyTimebank

HEALTH

Ely Heartbeat Health Walk www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Yoga Path with Vimala Classes suitable for all levels and ages including two weekly classes for Seniors. Yoga & Fitness, Meditation & Breathwork. Zoom live stream classes. Hall based classes - (adhering to social distancing & government guidelines) Private 1:1 - (adhering to social distancing & government guidelines) Groups, Workshops and Corporate - (adhering to social distancing & government guidelines) Booking and further information: https://bookwhen.com/yogapathuk Web: www.yogapathuk.co.uk Email: yogapath@gmail.com Phone: 07984 582214 Yoga Studio Ely. Satsang-Meditation Evenings Yogic Meditation, practice and theory. Chanting, dharma talks, good company. Beautiful designated yoga studio in a peaceful garden setting. We welcome yoga practitioners and anyone else interested in meditation and spiritual practice to these gatherings. Charitable donations accepted. www.yogastudioely.co.uk e: mark@yogastudioely.co.uk t: 01353 698090 Tower Farm, Little Downham CB6 2TD

HISTORY

Ely & District Archaeological Society Tel: 01353 669326 Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it.

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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 Tel: 01353 688380/720737. www.prickwillowmuseum.com; www.facebook.com/museumatprickwillow The Stained Glass Museum The Museum is hoping to reopen to the public, with a number of safety measures in place, from Wednesday 5th August. During August the museum will be open on fewer days and slightly reduced hours, Wednesday-Saturday, 10.30am3.30pm. For further updates and information please check the museum’s social media and website updates at https://stainedglassmuseum. com/visiting. Contact email: curator@ stainedglassmuseum.com Tel: 01353 660355

INTEREST GROUPS

City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association. www.elyallotmentsandgardens.org Ely Bridge Club Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e: elybridgeclub@gmail.com Ely and District Camra E: contact@elyanddistrictcamra.com www. elyanddistrictcamra.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival City of Ely Flower Club Further info: Pat Simmonds 01353 661837 psimmonds696@btinternet.com Stuntney & District Gardening Club Tel: 07775503595 The K9 Community Cafe www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society Contact: Chris 01354 659358.

Ely Photographic Club Contact: Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 The Ely & District Model Railway Club We are a group of individuals who build model railways in a variety of scales and gauges. The Club has run an annual model railway exhibition in Ely for over 40 years. However this year’s was obviously cancelled due to COVID-19 but we will be back with an exhibition on 22nd May 2021. More details will be posted on our Club’s Facebook page and on www.elymrc.org.uk

nearer the time. For more information please contact our Secretary David Abbott on 01353 721280 or by email at davidjabbott70@gmail.com Ely Evening Scrabble Club Not currently meeting.

Contact: Sheila on 07879863199 (text or call), email: mail@sheilawillson.plus.com

LANG & LIT

Ely English Language Cafe Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367 Ely Library Contact details for all events and activities are: Ely.Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, 0345 045 5225.

Friends of Ely Library Fenprobe Talking News (for the Blind & Sight Impaired) The local audio compilation of local news papers., published weekly, is available to all those unable to read 12pt (most newspapers) comfortably. If not registered blind or partially sighted, an ophthalmologist or doctor will sign your application form to confirm eligibilty. The service is free and an Mp3 player is available, also free of charge. A volunteer will visit to explain the service and how to operate the player. Secretary: 01353 861153 email: jsmith9306@aol.com Fen Speak Fen Speak is a poetry and spoken word night, and features guest speakers as well as open mic performances. It normally takes place at the Babylon Gallery in Ely, but is currently running online via Zoom until it is safe to meet in groups.

Fen Speak takes place on the third Wednesday of Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec. Doors open at 7pm for a 7:30pm start. Free entry, all welcome. Find us on Facebook or online.

Contact Stewart on fenspeak@gmail.com for more information.

The Kelly Readers website: https://groups.io/g/TheKellyReaders/ join

MUSIC

Acoustic Evenings at West End House Info:- Liam (01353) 659614 or T: 07775094063 E: debrunliam@outlook.com (01353) 662907 City of Ely Military Band www.elyband.co.uk contact Phil Green, 01353 721782 Ely Choral Society We are a mixed voice community choir who normally hold concerts in Ely Cathedral and other local venues with professional soloists and orchestras. We normally rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School. For the Autumn Term we will be rehearsing at 7.30pm on Monday evenings with our conductor, Andrew Parnell on Zoom. This is a chance to try us out in the privacy of your home. It’s fun and we expect a choir of at least 60 singers to be joining us again. For further details contact T: 07970 956401 E: membership@elychoralsociety.org W: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk Fenland Jam Find us on Facebook Ely Folk Club Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 website: www.elyfolkclub.co.uk Ely Area Music Centre Hoping to reopen in January 2021 Contact Cambridgeshire Music: 01480 373500, Email: cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Ely Sinfonia Contact: 01353 721007 www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sing! Choirs Also see ‘Care and Support’ listings for our dementia choir.

Contact email: kathryn@singchoirs.com Website www.singchoirs.com.

Ely Youth Choir A community choir for young singers aged 11 and up. There are no auditions and no fees. The group sings a wide range of music styles, from Handel to Hairspray, trained by professional choir director and composer Andrew Parnell.

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improving. When live group singing is allowed again, our rehearsals will resume in the Church Rooms at St. Mary’s Church, Ely. For more details, email youth@elychoralsociety.org Find us on Facebook @elyyouthchoir

more secure community. Through our many members we endeavour to build friendly and helpful neighbourhoods where residents feel part of their community and can rely on each other for assistance. For further information see our web site: https://sites.google.com/site/ eastcambsnhw/, or contact Kevin Evans: 01353 614892; kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust www.wildlifebcn.org or e: willburdett@btinternet.com Ely Wildlife Watch 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

NEIGHBOURHOOD

East Cambridgeshire Access Group The East Cambridgeshire Access Group meets on a Wednesday once a fortnight in the council’s offices to make written comments on planning applications, for buildings that the public use, especially for wheelchair access and for those with a visual impairment. These access concerns are added to East Cambridgeshire District Council’s response to the planning application.

Everyone is welcome to become a new member of the group. At the moment we are making our comments on planning applications from home.

For further details email - getstevecarter@yahoo. co.uk or telephone 07875 222861 Ely-Ribe Association e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 Neighbourhood Watch We support the local police force in their efforts to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour and thus ensure that we live in a safer and 44 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS

Ely Baha’i Community Every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm we host a virtual zoom meeting entitled “Meaningful Conversations” where we share principles and ideas from the Baha’i perspective on personal and social transformation to which everyone is welcome to join. Zoom ID: 837 3293 7000.

A very warm and relaxed group trying to make a difference in our daily life and through acts of service contribute to the betterment of the world.

For more info Tel or Text: 07746761519, Email: elybahais@gmail.com FB: Ely Baha’i Community https://www.facebook.com/Ely-BahaiCommunity-734901983310678/ Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org - Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union Contact: Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion - Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 Christ Church North Ely Isle of Ely School.

Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Ely City Church 15a Silver Street. Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk Countess Free Church Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk - Rich Tea Club Contact Cate on 07425650454 www.countessely.co.uk Jubilee Church Ely www.jubileechurchely.co.uk The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Rd, Ely Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org

www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson - The Lighthouse Knitters Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812 Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Minister: Revd. Catherine Dixon on 01353 662426 https://www. elyandnewmarketmethodists.org.uk/ely.htm New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely 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 St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 - St Mary’s Monday Club Contact: Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 - St Mary’s Mothers’ Union Contact: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk & www.facebook. com/elystpeters or tel: 01353 656941 Ely Quaker Meeting www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com

SCIENCE

Ely Astronomy Club Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/ Ely Humanists Contact: email: elyhumanistssec@gmail.com or visit http://ely.humanist.org.uk/

SOCIAL

Ely and District 41 Club Currently not meeting but when we do it will be at Ely City Golf Club, Cambridge Road, Ely 7.00 for 7.30 on the 2nd Thursday of the month.

Contact: Nigel Davies.01353 721037 e: njdavies1@aol.com LGBT+ in Ely & Cambridgeshire Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire Makers Social at Sew Much to Do Contact: Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Ely & District Probus Club Contact Charles Spottiswoode 01353 967014 Ely Branch Royal British Legion http://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/branches/ely Contact: Brian Crabtree Tel: 07741 143605 E-Mail: CityOfEly.secretary@rbl.community Ely City Trefoil Guild Contact: Barbara on bjk17@btinternet.com Ely Tuesday Group Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely City Women’s Institute Not currently meeting Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute Currently Ely Northwold WI has no plans to re commence formal meetings. Our meeting venue is currently closed. We look forward to welcoming new members when meetings begin again. For further information please contact Rosemary Green on01353 661508 or email:Rosemary.green5@talktalk.net.

SPORT & FITNESS

Ely Archers http://www.elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@elyarchers.co.uk.

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Ely High Badminton Club Currently not meeting. Contact: Ron Grant, ron. grant@ntlworld.com. Tel: 01353 610743 Ely Victoria Badminton Club Contact: elyvicbad@gmail.com www.badmintonely.co.uk / Twitter @ElyVicBad Facebookwww.facebook.com/ elyvictoriaBadminton East Cambs Basket Ball Club Contact: contact@eastcambsbasketball.co.uk www.eastcambsbasketball.co.uk Ely Beet Sport & Social Club Predominately a Bowls Club, open 7 days a week and with male and female teams playing in the Ely & District Bowls League, our bowling green is open from April to early September.

Due to current Government restrictions our Bar is currently only open to Members. Snooker, Pool, Darts, Dominoes are all shelved. Tennis and Bowls available to those with full membership but must be booked. We are also open on reduced hours Mon – Thurs 4pm-7.30pm, Fri 4pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm. Please contact for up to date details. Tel: 01353 662029 / beetsecretary@gmail.com City of Ely Bowls Club www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Tel: 01353 665272 Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com City of Ely Cricket Club www.cityofely.play-cricket.come-mail: cityofely_ cc@hotmail.com Octagon Cycling Club www.octagoncycling.com / octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contact Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely & District Cycling Club Contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Ely City Golf Club Contact: 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely City Hockey Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288, Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club, Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub Ely Vikings Korfball Contact: http://www.elyvikings.com / elyvikings@ outlook.com Littleport Lions Korfball Contact Andy on: andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk Ely Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Club Contact: Mr Russell (instructor) on 07732746179 or email robertrussell_4@hotmail.co.uk City of Ely Netball Club web: www.cityofelynetball.co.uk email: elycity@hotmail.co.uk / tel: 01353 662886 46 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Ely Netball Club Contact: Victoria Cutforth, elynetball@hotmail. co.uk / 07518 080362 Isle of Ely Rowing Club Contact: chairman@elyrowingclub.org.uk Web: http://www.elyrowingclub.org.uk/ Riding and Skating Ely (R.A.S.E.) Advocating for a new skatepark in Ely. Join RASE on Instagram and Facebook. FB/Riding and skating Ely Ely Rugby Club Contact email - playrugby4ely@gmail.com Website - https://elytigers.rfu.club/ Ely Runners Contact: Richard Hill:secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club www.elysailingclub.org e: training.elysc@gmail.com ESC Model Yacht Fleet Contact: ESC Model Yacht Fleet Captain on 01353 626838 email: training.elysc@gmail.com Ely Squash Club Tel:01353 662156 www.elysquash.mycourts.co.uk Ely Table Tennis Club Contact Karen Byford, Club Secretary, elytabletennis@gmail.com www.elytabletennis.co.uk Ely Tennis Club www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

The Ely Walking Group Contact the walk coordinator, Nick, on 07551 158510 or email nickshippaac@gmail.com.

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

SUPPORT & CARE

Al-anon Family Support Group Tel 02075932070 www.al.alanonuk.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Care Cruse Bereavement Care is a charity that has been providing bereavement support to people across the UK for over 60 years, predominately through face-to-face and group sessions. Due to the current situation around Covid-19, Cruse have taken the decision to move all of support to telephone, until it is safe to return to normal working practices. As well as telephone support, there is also helpful information on the Cruse

website at: www.cruse.org.uk The Cruse Wednesday morning groups in Ely and Cambridge are currently closed. It is hoped that the groups will re-open in the future when it is safe to do so. If you would like telephone bereavement support, please contact the Helpline on 01223 633536 (open 9.30am1.30pm weekdays) or the National Helpline on 0808 8081677 (open 9.30-5pm weekdays with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm and Weekends 10am-2pm). The service is free of charge and donations welcome.

Sing! Together a weekly singing and music-making group for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers, run by registered charity All In Sound.

No experience needed just come along to enjoy the singing and music. Sessions are continuing online, and support is offered to help people access the technology, so please do contact Kathryn Rowland at kathryn@allinsound.co.uk or call 01353 662022.

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.

Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662 Ely Death Café ONLINE on ZOOM Sundays Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15 2020; 3-4.30 pm At a Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed setting to openly talk about death. You set the agenda. All very welcome. Open to public & professionals. If you attend as a professional please leave your work hat at the door - we simply attend as people who will all die one day. Warning: feelings of relief, positivity and unexpected humour may occur. Free, booking essential: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/elydeath-cafe-online-30153110542 Email elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Twitter: @Ely_D_Cafe “Like” us on social media for updates.

Ely Dementia Group Contact Julie Day on Ely 612369 or 07968739406 Ely Foodbank Email:info@ely.foodbank.org.uk W: www.ely.foodbank.org.uk T: 01353 468626 Happy Cafe Ely We have been meeting online via Zoom since

lockdown. We still hold meet-ups online on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10.30am for around an hour, using ideas and resources from the national charity Action for Happiness. NEW evening Zoom sessions are starting on the final Thursday of each month from 7-8pm and the Zoom links for both morning and evening sessions can be found on our Facebook page @HappyCafeEly. We look forward to you joining us to learn more about the actions we can take to look after our wellbeing. email: hello@happycafeely.org.uk Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Contact Caroline Nickleson, Lead Volunteer on 07718191482 or Jenny Lowles Support Volunteer on 01353 669326 Pos+Ability Contact: 07565 598193 E: posability3@gmail.com W: www.posability.org TMW Ely Contact Suzie on 07739638817 email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on Young People’s Support CENTRE 33 ELY DROP IN Natalie Gildersleeve. natalieg@centre33.org.uk / www.centre33.org.uk Tel: 0333 4141 809

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