Elyi Magazine December 2016

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DECEMBER 2016

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Ely Mayor - 4 Jubilee Gardens - 6 A Funeral Service for Ely - 7 Littleport Kungfu Club - 14 Eco Installer - 26 Lucy Fraser - 27 Revisit the 70s - 28 Ely Cathedral Xmas Tree - 32 KD Theatre - 34 Shop Local this Xmas - 52 City of Ely Flower Club - 52 Performing Arts - 54 Xmas at Ely Museum - 58 Ely Festive Lates - 58

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WELCOME ...from the Team Dear Readers, We are feeling very Christmassey here at the Elyi Office. As you will see, even our pooches are looking festive!

There is plenty to enjoy this holiday season and we hope you find something for you amongst the many events going on.

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In January we are launching our new directory section and hope to raise some funds for a good cause at the same time. (see page 57) I think it only remains for us to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and we look forward to communicating with you in the New Year!

Don’t forget the deadline for the January issue is 10th December! best wishes Bridget & Madeleine

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY The theme in the Mayoral year now moves towards both celebration and remembrance.

This started with the High Sheriff’s Justice Service, held this year at Peterborough Cathedral. The office of High Sheriff dates from Saxon times when the holder had very considerable legal powers. Over time these powers were greatly eroded so the post has become much more symbolic with no formal duties or powers. Today the Sheriff has a year in office in which he or she undertakes to uphold the ancient Office and to make a contribution the life of the County. They lend support to the monarchy, the judiciary, the police, other law enforcement agencies, emergency services, local authorities and the Church. The service traditionally marked the opening of the assizes, but today it remembered the tradition, whilst celebrating the cultural diversity in the region.

In a similar vein, the following Sunday we held the Civic Service in the Cathedral where we remembered and celebrated the work of local government, and in particular our own City Council. Upholding his role, the High Sheriff took part in the service.

Some weeks later we then celebrated in a different way with a relatively unusual event in which we said farewell to Marcus Pinion, a member of our estates team. He had worked at Ely cemetery for 21 years and had played a key role in maintaining it as one of the best in the country. Our estates team, is small but perfectly formed, and does a wonderful job in maintaining our green spaces, play areas and buildings to a consistently high standard.

As a Council we owe them a continuous debt of gratitude.

Finally we came to the most important act of remembrance. I served for 29 years in the RAF Medical Branch, and many of my relatives and those of Suzanne served in both World Wars.

Some died on active service. This time of year is therefore very special to us both. We have been involved in selling poppies and this year I have laid wreaths on behalf of the citizens of Ely both on Armistice Day on the Market Place, and on Remembrance Sunday in the Cathedral and at the war memorial. To me this seems to be the epitome of Civic Duty, and I felt deeply honoured to have been able to participate as Mayor in this national act of remembrance of our war dead.

Now sadness can be laid aside as Christmas events and celebrations start to unfold.

Cllr. Ian Lindsay

ELY CITY W.I. Ely City WI have been privileged to provide tea and cakes at Mayor Lindsay’s Civic Service on October 9th. The ladies served his guests in the Lady Chapel with a wide variety of cakes provided by members.

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BE A FRIEND OF JUBILEE GARDENS Do you walk through Jubilee Gardens? If so I wonder if you have noticed the changes that have been made and are continuing. The largest of these is in the planting of the Queen’s Wood; to celebrate Her Majesty’s 90th birthday. An area, at Broad Street end, has been cleared of overgrown shrubs; a beech hedge planted next to our neighbours with some new trees.

The Friends of Jubilee Garden have paid for these species trees which are supplied by Barcham Tree Specialist. Some of these are already in and the rest will be planted on December 14th and there is a display in the library of the chosen trees. To complete the wood, East Cambridgeshire District Council will add shrubs and bulbs. This has been an expensive cooperative enterprise but one we feel will be appreciated by the people of Ely and our visitors.

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The Friends work closely with E.C.D.C in the garden with a working party each month, weeding, pruning and planting . In the past the Friends have undertaken various projects, introducing art, bird boxes and the play area.

Some of the Friends are able to work in the garden, others raise money and all pay £5 per annum to be ‘a friend’ If you would like to join us please contact: Ann Laird ann.laird62@btinternet.com In the meantime please come into the garden and enjoy it.

Pauline Sherwood Chair of the Friends of Jubilee Garden

A NEW FUNERAL SERVICE FOR ELY The East of England Co-op Funeral Services have extended their care and support for communities in Cambridgeshire with the opening of a brand new funeral branch in Prickwillow Road, Ely. Funeral Arranger Claire Needs, who manages the new branch, can provide guidance on monumental masonry, bereavement support and pre-paid funeral plans, for those looking to plan ahead for peace of mind.

Claire and her colleagues at the East of England Funeral Services believe everyone should be remembered in a way that is as individual as they were, and they know it’s the little things that make a funeral special. They focus on their clients’ needs and wishes; discreetly and sensitively.

Every client is treated as an individual by professional, kind people, all of whom live and have mostly grow up in the East of England. They are proud to be part of the East of England Co-op and offer a local service to local families. When a loved one passes away, all arrangements are taken care of so families can concentrate on saying goodbye. From the way the flowers are arranged to the route taken to the service and the dress code of the guests, colleagues pay attention to personal touches.

The new Ely branch on Prickwillow Road is open from 9.30am – 4.30pm, from Monday to Friday.

Claire is available to talk about funeral services at the branch or on the phone on 01353 922000.

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FROM THE OFFICE OF LUCY FRASER QC MP FOR S.E. CAMBS It is a huge honour to represent the diverse area of South East Cambridgeshire in Parliament, and I was thrilled to be able to meet more of you at local events and meetings this year.

This has been a busy year locally and in Westminster, and I was delighted to meet directors and staff from many local businesses throughout the year and to attend the Ely Business Awards in October and to visit Ely College in May. A bit about myself: after graduating from Newnham College in Cambridge I spent many years as a barrister specialising in business law. The skills I learnt as a barrister have been invaluable in Westminster – whether I am debating in Parliament, scrutinising legislation, or finding the right argument to persuade Ministers to fund various local infrastructure projects.

I am progressing a number of infrastructure projects across the constituency including the A10, the Ely bypass, and the A142. Significant progress has been made on the Ely bypass. Last month I had a meeting with the Rail Minister to press the case for a station in Soham and raised the importance of improving the A10 with the Chancellor. I am also campaigning to get better broadband and have regular meetings with BT and Connecting Cambridgeshire.

Together with my neighbouring MP Steve Barclay, Councillors and local residents I am working to ensure our local services are retained at the Princess of Wales Hospital, and I was pleased to have the opportunity to raise the importance of our local unit directly with Theresa May at Prime Minister's Question time.

I am continuing to campaign on fairer funding for our schools, and in October I brought a delegation of headteachers from our local secondary schools to Westminster to put the case directly to the Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening, to explain why it is essential we get better funding for Cambridgeshire. I later joined other Cambridgeshire MPs at a meeting with the Junior Education Minister, Nick Gibb, to make the case further.

This year is also the third year of my inter-school debating competition. The competition kicked off with a day's training by the charity Debate Mate, kindly sponsored by Marshall Aerospace. An internal school round is followed by the final in Westminster, and I am delighted to announce that this year’s final is being judged by Lord Finklestein.

Finally, I’m running a Christmas card competition for local primary school children, and the winner’s design will appear on my Christmas card this year. Invitations to enter were sent out to primary schools in September, and I’m looking forward to receiving many fantastic festive entries!

If you have any issues you would like to raise with me, any local events you would like me to attend, or if you would like to arrange a tour of the Houses of Parliament please do contact me by email on lucy@lucyfrazer.org. If you’d like to follow what I am up to, do look at my website: www.lucyfrazer.org.uk or follow me on Facebook @FrazerLucy.

I look forward to hearing from you, and I wish you all the best for Christmas and the New Year!

Best wishes, Lucy

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REVISIT THE 70s FEATURING ABBA REBJöRN Ely Hereward Rotary Club is inviting you and your friends to The Maltings for a great evening with Abba and other great tunes form the 70’s. It is all happening at The Maltings on Saturday 25th of March, 2017 at 7pm.

Abba Rebjörn – one of the best Abba tribute bands in the UK – will perform the great Abba tunes, while a disco will provide the other selections.

Tickets are available to purchase from ADEC, Babylon Galleries, Waterside or from Ward Gethin Archer on Market Square. They can also be purchased online at ely.myshopislocal.co.uk Special rewards are available for group bookings, so get a group of family and/or friends together and join us for a great night out. As we have already received bookings, it appears the tickets will go fast, so please book early and avoid disappointment. All profits from this event will be donated to local charities in Ely. For more info look up Ely Hereward Rotary Club on Facebook.

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ELY CINEMA DEC 16

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB Sunday 4 December: 3pm

Film ticket prices:

Trolls (U) 92 mins

Evenings: £7/£6.

Matinee: £6.50/£5.50

This irreverent animated comedy is voiced by top names such as Gwen Stefani and Justin Timberlake. The magical world of the ever cheerful and constantly singing Trolls is threatened by the gloomy Bergens.

(£1 discount for members) Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required). £1 fee for credit/debit cards by telephone, 50p fee on the door (max fee no matter how many tickets you buy).

Sunday 4 December : 7.30pm

Bridget Jones’s Baby (15) 123 mins

Two more chances to catch our ‘film of the year’ with a festive matinee special on Sunday 18. Bridget is back as the delightfully ditzy singleton in this fizzing romcom. Strong language, sex references.

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

Thursday 8 December: 7pm for 7.15pm

ROH Live: The Nutcracker 195 mins Live screening at the Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of The Nutcracker, is an all-time ballet favourite.

Monday 12 & Wednesday 14 December: 7.30pm

The Light Between Oceans (12A) 133 mins

You can buy advance tickets from: Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tel: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm). Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely (Mon – Sat 9am-5pm, cash/cheque only). From the cinema half hour before the film starts. (cash/ cheque/credit card).

A lighthouse keeper and his wife raise a baby they rescue from a drifting rowing boat. Compelling emotional drama, adapted from the smash-hit novel by M. L. Stedman. Infrequent moderate sex.

Thursday 15 December: 7pm

NT Live: No Man’s Land running time TBC Live satellite screening at the Maltings. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart return to the West End stage in Harold Pinter’s brilliant comic classic.

Live Screenings:

Sunday 18 December: 3pm

The Nutcracker (Babylon Gallery)

Bridget Jones’s Baby (15) 123 mins

Catch our ‘film of the year’ at this festive matinee special. Twelve years since The Edge Of Reason, Renée Zellweger is back as Bridget the delightfully ditzy singleton. Strong language, sex references.

£15.00 (adults) £14.00 (concessions) £12.00 (members)

Sunday 18 December: 7.30pm

Limited capacity in our smaller venue, so early booking highly recommended.

A Street Cat Named Bob (12A) 103 mins A heartwarming comedy drama based on a true story. Heroin addict James Bowen moves into sheltered housing and forms an inseparable bond with the resident cat. Moderate drug references.

No Man’s Land (The Maltings) £14.00 (adults) £13.00 (concessions) £12.00 (members)

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20 Jan – 19 Feb 2017 Babylon Gallery Waterside · Ely Selling Exhibition

Thanks for all your support over the last year.

The Cinema makes way for Panto at the Maltings over the Christmas season.

We’ll see you again in January 2017!

Ely Cinema is operated by ADeC (Arts Development in East Cambridgeshire).

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Join us for

The Big Christmas Tree:

Lights Switch-on!

Sunday 4 December, 5.15pm Gather around the biggest Christmas Tree in Ely as we turn on the lights and countdown to Christmas!

With carols and the blessing of the tree.

Guest appearances from The Cathedral Choristers, The Ely Imps and our Big Sing Choir.

If you are aged 6-9 and would like to sing as part of the Big Sing Choir please contact Frances on 01353 660309 FREE ADMISSION ALL WELCOME

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CHRISTMAS AT ELY CATHEDRAL

TUESDAY 20 DECEMBER 9pm

Compline in the Lady Chapel

FRIDAY 23 DECEMBER 7pm

Carol Service (i) sung by the Cathedral Choir (Girls and men)

SATURDAY 24 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS EVE Midday

Children’s Crib Service (i) sung by the Ely Cathedral Boy Choristers

3pm

Children’s Crib Service (ii)

6pm

Carol Service (ii)

sung by The Ely Imps sung by the Cathedral Choir (Boys and men)

11.30pm

Midnight Mass sung by the Cathedral Choir (Girls and men)

SUNDAY 25 DECEMBER CHRISTMAS DAY 8.15am 10.30am

Holy Communion Sung Eucharist

sung by the Cathedral Choir

4pm

Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir

MONDAY 26 DECEMBER 4pm

Service of Readings and Carols This service is always led by local singers and their guests and any others available on the day There is a rehearsal at 2.30pm. If you possess copies of ‘Carols for Choirs’ (books 1 and 2) please bring them along with you.

There will be some copies available on the day.

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Every year, at the beginning of December, a huge Christmas Tree is welcomed into Ely Cathedral. It takes a team of volunteers at least 4 days to painstakingly decorate the tree with giant baubles, lights and tinsel. The Ely Cathedral Christmas Tree has become something of a popular attraction in the region and people come from miles around to gaze at the magnificent sight.

AN OPPORTUNITY TO SING UNDER THE BIGGEST TREE FOR MILES AROUND

Sunday 4th December, at 5.15pm

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This year, there will be a special service for children and families on Sunday 4th December, at 5.15pm when the Christmas Tree lights will be switched-on for the first time. There will be advent carols and songs, readings, prayers, and a blessing of the Tree as everyone continues the countdown to Christmas. Canon Vicky Johnson from Ely Cathedral said ‘The Christmas Tree in Ely Cathedral is a real wonder to behold.

Everyone is very welcome to join us as we switch on the lights and reflect on the real meaning of Christmas’. Special guests The Ely Imps and The Ely Cathedral Choristers will be leading the singing and there is also the opportunity for children aged between 6-9yrs to join the choir on this special occasion.

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KD THEATRE’S ALADDIN KD will be returning to the Maltings for their 4th triumphant year producing this year’s professional pantomime ‘ALADDIN.’ Last year’s offering of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ was a sell out success with over 8,000 people attending the run.

Returning to the cast this year by popular demand with be the hilarious Terry Gauci as Widow Twankey and Matthew Whitby as Wishee Washee. Terry has delighted the audiences for the past few years and is a familiar face around the area.

Also joining the professional cast will be Hannah Shaw as the Princess, Terry Burns as Abanazar, Jack Everson as The Genie and Jordan Veloso as Aladdin as well as children auditioned from the Local Community.

Producer, Daniel Bell, said ‘I am so thrilled with how the pantomime has grown over the past few years and we are so proud to be able to bring professional theatre to our home city!’

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HADDENHAM GALLERIES Craft Centre Not just another gallery with pictures to hang on your wall, “It’s an Aladdins Cave!”

Presents for giving or for yourself.

Jewellery to Jugs, Mugs to Rugs, Soaps to Socks, Toys to Treasures, Baubles to Bangles, Glass to Games

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19th Nov - 24th Dec open every day 10:00 - 5:00

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DECEMBER

Selection

EDITOR’S PICK OF THE EVENTS AROUND ELY THIS DECEMBER

ELY CATHEDRAL CENTRE’S XMAS CRAFT FAIR Sarurday 3rd December 10am- 3pm With 30 stalls over 4 floors there is plenty to choose from to find that perfect Christmas gift.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE AND MINI WORKSHOP 10th December 10am - 4pm The Adams Heritage Centre, 17 Main Street, Littleport

Come along to our event and learn how to make a christmas craft, buy some items from local crafters and share the ambience of the wonderful Adams Heritage Centre with a glass of (non) alcoholic mulled wine and mince pie.

We have a face painter for the children for a limited time in the morning We look forward to seeing you there. If you are craft stall holder we have very limited places of 4 tables so please let us know if you would like to book a pitch by messaging via Facebook.

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Handmade Christmas decorations, toys, gifts, cards, jewellery and much more.

Enjoy a hot drink and mince pie in our cafe to get you in the Christmas mood while you browse. Entance is 50p for adults and free for children.

A 1960s CHRISTMAS AT ANGLESEY ABBEY

SEASONAL TASTINGS WITH GIZZI ERSKINE

Thursday - Sunday, 1st – 18th Dec 2016, 11am - 4pm Quy Road, Lode, Cambridge, Cambs, CB25 9EJ

Thursday 8th December 7.10 for 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Broad Street, Ely, CB7 4AH

Step back in time to the 1960’s as we recreate the sight, smell and sounds of Christmas in Lord Fairhaven’s luxurious country house.

The ground floor of the House, including the Tapestry Hall, Long Gallery, Living Room, Oak Room and Dining Room, will be dressed in the style enjoyed by Lord Fairhaven and his guests.

The Domestic Wing of the House will be a hive of activity as our Encounters Volunteers will be cooking and baking in the Kitchen, whilst the Butler will be mixing some of Lord Fairhaven’s favourite Christmas tipples in the Butler’s Pantry. Children will be able to make traditional Christmas decorations, such as paper lanterns and chains in the Servant’s Hall, and play with popular 1960’s presents, which included spirographs and fuzzy felts. Decorating gingerbread men is sure to be a tasty treat.

For more info: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill

Toppings Bookshop welcome Gizzi Erskine who decided to pursue her life-long dream of being a chef. Training at the prestigious Leith’s School of Food and Wine, she graduated the top of her year and went on to win a placement at BBC Good Food magazine, fast establishing herself as an award-winning food writer and stylist.

A career in TV started with the popular prime-time show, Cook Yourself Thin and has continued apace ever since. Join us to meet Gizzi, and try some samples inspired

by Gizzi’s book Season’s Eatings. £8.00, with £5.00 redeemable against the book. tickets: www.toppingbooks.co.uk/events

ELY CATHEDRAL CHRISTINGLE 10th December 3pm Ely Cathedral’s Annual Christingle Service.

Proceeds will help The Children’s Society’s vital work with children facing life’s harshest challenges: children who may find themselves sleeping rough this winter; fleeing conflict and war; caught in a cycle of crime; or marginalised due to a disability.

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GROUPS AND MEETS To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com Green means NEW OR UPDATED INFORMATION or EVENTS in this entry. The list is vaguely alphabetical!

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. elyamateurdramatics.org www.facebook.com/elyamateurdramatics @DramaEly

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 & 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.

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

Ely Archers Ely Archers is a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments. Based in the Cathedral City of Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Ely Archers was formed in 2004 by two local archers, and our membership grew steadily from there to currently around 40 members. Our qualified coaches are on hand regularly to help where needed and we run beginners’ courses throughout the summer for newcomers to archery.

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.

For full information, please visit our website: http://www.elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@elyarchers.co.uk.

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk

Ely Art 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.

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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 www.facebook.com/elyartstheatre Twitter - @elyartstheatre

Ely Astronomy Club Friday 9th January: A journey into the Multiple Universe - Quantum Leaps and Alternate Realities

by Club Chairman & Founder Mike Stephens.

Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters.

Meetings commence at 7.30pm and are held at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum.

The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars! Meetings are the 2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection.

Contact: Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/

Ely Baha’i Community If you desire with all your heart, friendship with every race on earth, your thought, spiritual and positive, will spread; it will become the desire of others, growing stronger and stronger, until it reaches the minds of all men.” Our next series of “Ely Discussion Groups” are held at the Ely Museum every Tuesday evening at 7:30 and all are welcome.

Free Admission.

For information on further local events call/text 07746 761519 or email elybahais@gmail.com

City of Ely Bowls Club Fancy playing bowls? Well with us you can.

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.

It’s a great way to get some gentle exercise & meet new friends, in a social environment. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details. www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com Tel: 01353 665272

Ely Bridge Club Ely Bridge Club welcomes new members, regardless of experience. We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings.

Contact Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e-mail elybridgeclub@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

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 & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Call David to arrange to join in for a weekends away in your caravan or motor home.

Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

Ely Cathedral Mothers’ Union We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. As part of a national organisation we actively seek to support and care for families, both in our local community and through our links around the world. 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

Get help or volunteer.

Timebank.

Time Banking is a way for people to come together and help each other by exchanging knowledge, help and skills.

Discover Littleport Timebank Visit facebook.com/littleporttimebank or call Caline on 07702 517746 email caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk

COTTENHAM POINT TO POINT Sunday 27th November Saturday 31st December Saturday 11th February

For further details please contact Tony Winchester anthony.winchester@btinternet.com

Ely & District Cats Protection Your local registered charity that rescues and rehomes unwanted and stray cats. The charity also helps with the cost of neutering cats for people on low incomes and gives talks on cats and cat care to schools and community groups.

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Care Network Cambs

Ely City Church

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

Olive Cafe:Fridays 10am -12pm (Free) Ely City Church, 15a Silver Street. Open Door Cafe offers a friendly setting in which to meet others over freshly brewed tea or coffee and homemade cake. (donations for refreshments) UNDER ONES: Parents & Babies Group. A group for babies under a year old, providing a relaxed atmosphere for babies and for parents and carers to socialise. No need to book, just turn up and there is a fee of just £1 per baby. Hot and cold refreshment provided.

UNDER TWOS: Parent and carers toddler Group. This also another group aimed at parents and carers with children under two years of age. Again this is a less boisterous group for children just starting to walk and not yet in pre-school. No booking required, just turn up and there is a fee of £1.50 per child. Hot and cold refreshments provided. These are a highly recommended group by the community mid-wives, Ely Children center and by the mums.

Ely City ChurchTel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk

Churches Together in Ely Details of services throughout the year can be viewed on each church website.

New Connexions @ High Barns The Theatre, St Mary’s School, High Barns, Ely. www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk The Countess Free Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Road, Ely. Tel: 01353 662228 www.lighthouse-ely.org Ely City Church (Formerly The Olive Tree) Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org

Ely Choral Society Ely Choral Society is 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. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. 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: 01638 731300 Email: chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org

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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 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. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

Countess Free Church TODDLERS Two by Two Baby and Toddler Group meets Thursday’s during term time at the Countess Free Church in Chapel St. 9.30am to 11.30am. Entry £1.50 which includes craft, coffee and snacks.

Tel: 01353 662396 /www.countessely.co.uk

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 tel: 01353 662886

Courses for Adults in Ely Writing about War with Lindsay Fursland

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 Octagon Cycling Club are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, triathletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike.

We meet Wednesday & Thursday evenings for indoor spinning & summer training rides, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for long rides (30 to 80 miles) at varying speeds between 15 & 24+ mph depending on terrain. We aim to stay together & no rider is left behind.

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends.....plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105

Ely Drop in 6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) Centre E, Barton Road for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services.

Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533

Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society Meets at the Old Bishops Palace Further information from Chairman Pam Murrells- 01353 664885

Ely English Language Cafe Mondays 7pm, Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in all welcome. The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367

This course discusses what soldiers and non-combatants have written about warfare through the ages, from Homer's version of the Trojan war up to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. It examines the ambivalent attitudes towards war in Shakespeare, the romantic views of Tennyson and Brooke, and the anti-war writing of people like Wilfred Owen.

Nine lectures for £47.25* Starting Wednesday, 11 January 2017, 10:30am-12:00 noon at the Ely Library

Come to the first lecture for free!

For more information please contact Allison Morris: 01353 650294 Alternatively, enrol at the first meeting * Fee remission available for students on certain benefits or low incomes For more information about the WEA in the Eastern Region please contact the regional office:

Telephone: 01223 417320 or email: eastern@wea.org.uk

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'MORECAMBE AND WISE MEET IL DIVO' HARK THE HAPPY OPERA DUDES SING! A fantastically festive evening of entertainment featuring a canapé and drinks reception and seasonal two course dinner.

Call 01353 662633 to book

Tickets also availavle from Burrows Bookshop 10% discount if booked before 1st November

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The Order of St Etheldreda

Ely Flower Club

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 telephone 01353 660363

1st December: Demonstration by Susan Lee, her title is “A Year of My Life in Flowers”. Tickets £5.00 visitors; £2.00 Members (incl coffee/tea & biscuits).

Start time 7.15pm. Come along and have a relaxing evening filled with flowers and meet new friends.

Meetings at Needhams Hall, Ely College. Annual Subscription Fees £17.50, per meeting, members £2.00, visitors £5.00 (incl. tea/coffee & biscuits).

Contact: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk

Edward Bear Club (Cathedral) Our club meets every Friday morning from 10.00 to 11.00 at the Cathedral Centre during term time.

Parents, carers and pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer. We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact:Angela Jones 01353 665810 for more information

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 of every other month (Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec) - doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs.

See our Facebook page for details of upcoming dates or email jonathan.totman@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.

Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group Meetups, support, information Hayley Mason Email elyfibromyaligia@gmail.com Phone 07793671728

Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema.

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

For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959. full programme:www.elyfilmsociety.com

Ely First Responders Become a trained first aid volunteer. If you would like to make a difference in your community and are interested to find out more please contact us for an introductory pack.

08456 013 733

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Ely Folk Club We meet monthly on the “teenth” Wednesday of the month with a concert of folk music and song featuring local and national folk artists. This is in the Old Dispensary, St. Mary’s Street, Ely, doors open at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start.

Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 or via website www.elyfolkclub.co.uk

Ely 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 enquiries: Tel: 01353 468626 email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk

Friends of Jubilee Gardens We are a friendly group of volunteers. Some of us enjoy fund raising, some prefer to take part in our monthly working parties but there are many other friends who like to support the gardens less actively by paying an annual subscription of £5.

Contact the current Chairman of the Friends, Pauline Sherwood on:01353 663716 www.jubileegardens-ely.org.uk

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 design is the handiwork of the famous course designer, Henry Cotton. The well-established course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available.

New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’, Senior and Junior sections

which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf.

Guests and visitors are always welcome and there are often special rates and golf/meal offers.

The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk

Christmas Tree Festival Ely Methodist Church Sat December 3rd

Christmas Fair 10am -3pm lunches 12-2pm light refreshments all day 10.30am - Church Singing Group 11.00am Violin solo - Prudence 11.30am Vocal solo - Julia 12.00am Octagon Studio performers 1.00 - 3.00 Church organists

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/

Sun December 4th

10.30am. Celebration service Festival opens 12noon- 3pm Light refreshments

Ely Heartbeat Health Walk

1.30 - 3.00pm St John`s School choir

Every Tuesday 2 pm, meets at entrance to Ely Cathedral, Minster Place, CB7 4DL. Grade 2, 60 minutes. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk

Festival closes at 3.15 with a short service Festival Entrance £2- children free

Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road.

Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net

Ely & District Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture.

The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday. Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices.

The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members or Exhibitors are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com

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Inner Wheel Club of Ely

Friends of Ely Library

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.

The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding.

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 Diana Goldstein. 01353 667944

Coffee mornings and Jigsaw exchange are on the 2nd and, exceptionally, the 3rd Saturday of DECEMBER with mince pies and a raffle to be held on the 17th DECEMBER. Please come along and support the friends of Ely Library.. 10.00am-12.00.

ALL Welcome.

For events please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net

Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

For more info go to:www.ely.humanist.org.uk

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 for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040

Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the Kings Arms Pub on St Mary’s Street. 7-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, crossstitch etc.

Tel: 01353 664472

The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with likeminded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 Email; Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club Twitter; @LittleportLions

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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.

For more information, 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”.

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.

Website: www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010

The Lighthouse Fellowship Activities Encounter/Sunbeams An optional opportunity for mothers and carers to have fellowship together, whilst children aged 3months to 3 yrs are supervised in play/craft. Kings School terms 9.15am - 11.00am.

Garage Youth Bike Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm. Project work on motorbikes,restoration, maintenance. Learn to ride offroad. Pass CBT. Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays). Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am - 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred.

MAD Garage Youth Theatre Wednesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Lighthouse Centre, Lynn Road. Acting ,dancing, singing,sound desk etc for ages 10-19yrs.

Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft. Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/biscuits and prize draw.

Rock Solid/ Rock On/ 501 Fridays, Lighthouse Centre, 8.00pm - 9.30pm Three groups of fun youth activities for School Years 6 - 13, time to play high energy games or just chill out with new friends. 50p per session, tuck shop available.

Contacts for most groups : 01353 662228 info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson

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.

Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812 for more information.

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

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk

The Friends of Ely Museum.

Further info: www.elymuseum.org.uk/about Contact Pam Blakeman on 01353 663135.

Cost of meetings £2.50

Ely Museum Events

ELY LIBRARY Creative Textiles Group 2nd Tuesday of each month 10.30 - 12.00 A new Creative Textiles group will be meeting at Ely Library. Bring your sewing, knitting, tapestry, crochet or any other craft project in progress and join our friendly group. We have a great selection of art and craft books you can borrow from the library too!

Librarians’ Theatre

Monday 5th December 7:30pm Ely library is hosting the appropriately named “Librarians’ Theatre” production of A Christmas Carol on Monday 5th December at 7:30pm. The performance is aimed at Adults and Families with children aged 6 years and over. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to see a classic Christmas story. Tickets are available either from Ely Library or via the Librarian Theatre’s website: https://librariantheatre.com Adults: £7.00 & Concessions (in-cluding students and children): £4.00

For info contact: admin@elymuseum.org.uk 01353 666655 web: www.elymuseum.org.uk

Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch exists to work 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. If you can’t make the open day you can still obtain information from Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

Parisian Swing www.parisianswing.com Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. 1st Sunday of every month at The Cutter Inn, Annesdale, Ely, 8.00-10.00. Free admission. For more information:01353 656959

TeenVision

Last Thursday of the month 5.30–6.30pm Our “TeenVision” Teenage Reading Group for 12-16 year olds meets at Ely Library on the last Thursday of the month 5.30–6.30pm.

We Read. We Discuss. We Eat Biscuits. We Devour Books!

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City of Ely Netball Club

Ely & District NSPCC

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

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

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.

Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362

Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 1 Dec: Social Evening for Members and partners.

5 Jan: Competitions, Auction and Packets.

Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at the Community Desk entrance for designated room.

(Usually the Community Lounge). For more information, please contact our Hon. Sec. on 01354 659358.

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. please contact our Hon. Sec. on: 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

POS+ABILITY CHAIR-BASED EXERCISES WITH 1-1 SUPPORT 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, Histon , and Exning. 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.

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Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am. Membership is open to all professional & business people resident in Ely & District who are fully or semi-retired.

January 3rd A Woman’s Life in the RAF January 17th The Stained Glass Museum - a talk from the Curator February 7th A.G.M. New or Prospective Members are always welcome.

FOR INFO CONTACT: Mike Tuplin -Chairman Mob: 07704 841 731 / miketuplin@yahoo.co.uk

Ely & District Model Railway Club We are a friendly inclusive club meeting on Tuesday evenings and additionally at other times. You can learn new skills/share common interests. We also organise a well respected exhibition in Ely each May. Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then membership is £10/month.

Tel: 01480 454857 /email:crofters@ntlworld.com www.elymrc.org.uk

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,

Ely and Littleport Riot We are a Ladies Morris side based in Ely. The new practice season has just begun. If you would like to join us please get in touch, (email below) or come along to Centre E at 8 pm on Fridays. We perform at various events around the area, including Apple Day, the Folk festival and greeting the dawn on May Day. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website: http://www.elriot.co.uk

Rocking Ukuleles of Ely Can you play a ukulele or sing?

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 / email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk

the general public who have friends or relatives in the Navy or who support this countries great Naval tradition. We meet the last Thursday of the month at 19.30hrs for a chat and a tot. On occasion we arrange days out, games nights and BBQ’s. Meetings are the last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Lamb Hotel. http://www.royal-naval-association.co.uk email: admin@royalnavalassoc.com Tel: 023 9272 3747

Ely Hereward Rotary Club

Ely Sailing Club

Wednesday evening meetings at the Lamb Hotel.

The meetings are a mixture of fellowship, guest speakers, events and fundraising planning and outside visits. For more information about our club, please contact Frank Connolly on: 01366 386973 or email: fac@lineone.net website: www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org

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 Branch Royal British Legion The dates for 2017 Branch Meetings are as follows Monday, 13th February, Monday, 22nd May, Monday, 21st August, AGM Monday 23rd October, Monday 4th December. The meetings will be held in the Town House, Market Street Ely, at 7.30pm.

New members always welcome.

For further information, please contact Verity Baker on 01353 610446 or email, verityb@virginmedia.com

Royal Navy Association Ely Branch The local branch of ex-service men and women with many thousands of members nationally and world-wide. The RNA is open to all former and current members of the Naval Service including the Fleet Air Arm, the surface fleets, the Submarine Service,the WRENS, the Royal Marines, and the Royal Fleet Auxililary. Members are also welcome from

Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. 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 Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre. Membership Secretary Richard Hill : secretary@elyrunners.co.uk

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.You are very welcome to join us.

There is a charge of £1.00 per meeting.

Please contact Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 for further information

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

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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

Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 9.30am-2.00pm and/or 6-9.30pm £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

Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at the High Flier, Ely. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/ amateur. Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy!

Find us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/

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

Sugar in the Isle Meets monthly (except Aug & Dec) 7.30pm The Hub Tea Room, Lynn Rd. Demonstrations by local experts. Membership fee £20 / Meeting fee £1.50 & £5 visitors

Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (two years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Monday evenings and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

Email : squire@suttonmasque.org.uk Website : http://suttonmasque.org.uk www.facebook.com/suttonmasque

Ely Theatregoers Club Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities 50 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

(both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. 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

Ely Table Tennis Club Located in the Village Hall at Prickwillow, just outside of Ely. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities but especially anyone wanting to get back into the sport. Practice night is every Monday from 7:00pm throughout the year. Match nights are Wednesdays and Fridays during the season for both the Ely District and Cambridge Leagues. Informal coaching offered to help improve your skills along with two annual club tournaments and other social events. First session FREE and subsequent sessions just £4.00. elytabletennis@gmail.com / Tel: 01353 361588 www.tabletennis365.com/Ely

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

Ely and District University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A is a national movement for people no longer in full-time work, to continue in the pleasure of learning and sharing knowledge. 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. The next meeting is entitled “A Tudor Christmas Feast” a blend of historical narrative, images and period music by Ancestral Voices. website: - www.u3a.sites.org/ely email the chairman on: - elyu3achair@gmail.com

Ely Watercolour Workshop The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of artists, who get together at Ely Community College, weekly, on Tuesday evenings, during term time, between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm, There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and demonstrate various aspects of watercolour painting. A programme of suggested ‘topics’, for each week, is produced, for each term.

In the summer term, the EWW tries to encourage ‘outdoor’ painting with a selection of various venues, in and around Ely. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop with an outside ‘professional’ artist, for extra tuition and experience. The EWW arranges TWO exhibitions of paintings and hand-painted greetings cards, each year. One at Easter and the other in October school half-term holidays. The usual venue is the Almonry restaurant, off the Market Square, in central Ely. The fees are £20, per half-year, payable at the first meeting in January, and first meeting in September.

Contact: 01353 666954

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 further information contact Clive on: Tel: 01353 610224

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

Willderland Farm Willderland Farm is 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 visit www.willderland.com

Ely Guild of Woodturners The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this ancient craft.

We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at the Social Club in Little thetford, starting at 7pm. (beginners instruction from 6pm) meetings usually consist of a demonstration by a visiting expert.

Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership (currently £30 per annum) Contact person: Stephen Franklin (Chairman) Tel: 01353 663949

Ely City Women’s Institute Events Calendar 2016/17 12th December;Christmas Party with carols.

Competition; Homemade Gingerbread man 9 Jan: Beetle drive followed by refreshments 13 Feb: Beauty is my business, an evening with Caroline Seymour (Cloud 9) 13 March: 30 years of fair-trade in Ely by Teresa Ely All at Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely. CB7 4ER All 7.15 for 7.30 pm Contact Tel: 01353 663787, Web: wielycity.wix.com/home, Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com

Ely W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA is offering a nine-week course on Writing about War taught by Lindsay Fursland and beginning on 11 January from 10.30am to noon in Ely Library, The course costs £47.25 but fees may be remitted for students on certain benefits or low pay and anyone interested can attend the first lecture for free and enrol after that. The course will discuss what soldiers and non-combatants have written about warfare through the ages, from Homer’s version of the Trojan war up to current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and will examine the ambivalent attitudes towards war in Shakespeare, the romantic views of Tennyson and Rupert Brooke, and the antiwar writing of people like Wilfred Owen.

For more info, contact eastern@wea.org.uk.

Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, 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

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SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS AS ELY CELEBRATES SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

To highlight the fantastic small businesses we have in Ely, Visit Ely, in conjunction with the City Centre Forum, is running a social media campaign via Visit Ely Facebook and Twitter. Launching on Ely’s Switch-on Night on Friday 25th November and running until Saturday 3rd December, we will be spotlighting a variety of small businesses and running lots of promotions and competitions.

So for great ideas for your Christmas shopping this year and the chance to win some goodies follow us on twitter @VisitEly and www.facebook/VisitEly.

Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to ‘shop local’ and support small businesses in their communities. The day itself takes place on the first Saturday in December each year, but the campaign aims to have a lasting impact on small businesses.

This year, Small Business Saturday will take place on Saturday 3rd December.

CITY OF ELY FLOWER CLUB OPEN EVENING – OUTSTANDING SUCCESS Over 140 people attended the City of Ely Flower Club’s Open Meeting last Thursday when National

Demonstrator, Lorena Dyer from Coventry wowed the audience with her displays entitled “A Christmas Wish”. The flowers were superb, orchids, chrysanthemum blooms, roses, carnations, lillies etc, they were all amazing. She also thoroughly entertained the audience with her funny tales. The Hall looked stunning with white tablecloths and wreath table arrangements with crystal goblet inserts arranged by members. A big thank you goes to all Members for providing the buffet, refreshments, table arrangements and also the Committee for their hard work.

A Special Tombola raised £180.00 for our chosen charity for 2016/17 which is “EARTH”, Ely Agriculture Resources Training in Horticulture based at Larkfields, Ely. Next meeting is on Thursday 1st December 2016, Local Demonstrator Susan Lee whose title is “A Year of My Life in Flowers” (not to be missed) at Needhams Hall, Ely College, commencing at 7.15pm. Come along and enjoy. Everyone welcome. £5 visitors; £2 members.

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COMING UP…

Performing Arts DECEMBER 2016

This Christmas, settle back and enjoy some fantastic pantomimes and musicals!

The Littleport Players present Cinderella on 2nd December at 7.30pm, 3rd December at 2.00pm/7.30pm and 4th December at 2.00pm. The classic fairy tale story concerns a young woman forced into a life of servitude by her cruel stepmother and self-centered stepsisters, who dreams of a better life. Will she find her Prince? Tickets are £10 (£8 for under 14s) and available from www/ ticketsource.co.uk/littleportplayers or Bargain Centre, Main Street, Littleport, alternatively you can call 07752 022023.

CAT Theatre Company are bringing musical Beauty and the Beast to life this Christmas. This classic pantomime features musical direction from Mark A J Checkley, choreography from Stephanie Mills and is directed by Becky Green.

The show takes place at Ely College, 7.30pm from Thursday 15 December to Saturday 17 December with a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday. Tickets are £12 (£10 for under 12s) and available online www/ticketsource.co.uk/ cately or from Burrows Bookshop, Ely 01353 669759.

Jump on a magic carpet ride all the way to Old Peking for traditional family pantomime Aladdin. KD Theatre Productions rub the genie’s lamp and bring this hugely enjoyable pantomime to life. The show runs from 22 Dec – 15 Jan 2017 at Ely Maltings.

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hit One Man Two Guvnors. The show will take place at Ely Maltings from Thursday 9th Feb through to Saturday 11th Feb 2017.

Shows start at 7.30pm. Tickets available online soon from www.ticketsource.co.uk/ elyamateurdramaticsociety. More on this in the new year!

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ELY FESTIVE LATES Ely Markets are proud to announce the next in their event series celebrating the diversity of their market - Ely Festive Lates. launched Thursday the 17th November and is running every Thursday evening 4.30-8.30 in the run up to Christmas.

These family-friendly evenings are bursting with street food, shopping and live music on the market square. Join them for mulled wine, mince pies and the chance to buy incredible gifts from local makers.

There will be special festive guests for the children and a covered seating area to drink, eat and browse next to the Christmas tree.

Enjoy street food from Choux Stopper, I am Dumpling and more under the fairy lights while stocking up on perfect gifts from regular Ely Market traders such as Oriolo’s jewellery and Audrey’s vegan mince pies and gift boxes. SilverOak coffee will be keeping everyone warm with their home-roasted coffees and luxurious hot chocolates - there’s even been talk of espresso martinis.

“We are really looking forward to the launch of the Ely Markets Festive Lates complementing our regular weekly markets.

We know that our visitors will find loads of delicious food, unique gifts that support local businesses and a wonderful atmosphere! We are very proud of the traders on our Craft and Collectables market on a Saturday and this will be a great chance for more people to discover their products. The Ely Festive Lates are part of our special events on Ely Markets showcasing the diverse choice for all tastes we have all year round.” Julia Davis Ely Markets Team Visit the Ely Markets Facebook page for more information.

Interested in trading or performing?

Contact: markets@elymarkets.co.uk

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FATHER CHRISTMAS COMES TO ELY MUSEUM 11/10/2016 10:49

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Come and see Father Christmas in his Victorian Parlour on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December – that’s the invitation from Ely Museum to children everywhere.

Every child visiting Father Christmas will receive a present and there will also be the chance for them to enjoy some traditional Christmas crafts .It promises to be a fun day for the whole family. Parents, and grandparents, will find stocking fillers for all ages in our museum shop and there will be a tombola, a second-hand book stall and refreshments.

Entrance to Ely Museum on the day will be FREE for everyone. There will be a charge of £3 for children wishing to visit Father Christmas who will be in his parlour from 10.30am-12.30pm and from 1pm-3pm on Saturday and 1pm-3.30pm Sunday.

City Cycle Centre will once again sponsor the event which has also attracted sponsorship from MHH Partnership Ltd., chartered accountants and tax advisers, who have offices in Soham and Cottenham.

M E R RY C H R I ST M A S F RO M O U R H O M E TO YO U R S

A big thank you to all our customers for another fantastic year From the home of an unbelievable choice of top branded furniture and beds, beautifully presented homewares, and exceptionally competitive prices, we’d like to wish all our customers, both old and new, a very merry Christmas.

And, during this festive season why not visit our Downham Market store’s gift department for some of the best present ideas in the area. Then pop over to our Toy Store, next to Boots in Wales Court, to find everything you could possibly need for sacks full of fun for the children.

Best wishes for 2017. find us on facebook

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