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Reflecting the Richness of Ely life September/October 2014

Ely Apple Festival 2014

Support your local Businesses & Services Anyone for Korfball ?

The Almonry Welcomes Evening Diners

9000 Copies Delivered Free to Ely area

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Bridget Hickish Editor / tea drinking elyi@btinternet.com

Madeleine Funnell Advertising / jogging madeleine.funnell@gmail.com

Welcome to the September / October issue of the Elyi Magazine. It has been a busy and entertaining 6 weeks gathering information for this issue.

In July Madeleine Funnell joined the Elyi Team to look after our advertisers. Welcome!

By the way, we have been thrilled with the response and you will see inside that a good number of local businesses and services have got involved. Thank you very much to them for supporting the magazine.

We couldn’t do it without them and hope you will be inspired to reward them with some custom and enjoy reading about their services. We are also joined by Kevin Holland who is going to give us regular tips on how to save energy over the year.

We love to hear what local groups and societies are up to so do send in articles and info for events you are putting on. The Autumn is a great time in Ely with the excitement of the Apple Fair in October and, of course the fireworks after that. Also, as we approach Remembrance Day there are several notable commemorative events for WW1. Please see page 26 for the Ely Society’s appeal for photos for the Cathedral Exhibition. More on that in the next issue.

Finally, Thank you to the ditribution team for delivering the magazine. Hopefully the weather has been kind and this issue arrives in a dry condition through your letterbox!

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The Ely Hereward Rotary Club - Ely’s Evening Rotary Club

Contents

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Editor’s letter

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Ely Hereward Rotary

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The Almonry Apple Festival 2014

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Mr Simms

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Spoilt Rotten Beads

10 Ely Archeological Society The Queen’s Shoes 12

Neighbourhood Watch

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Millrose Technology

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Top 10 Tips for saving energy this Autumn

16-19 Ely Events 20

Sugar Design

22 Ely 1st Responders

The Ouse Washes Experience 23

Woodburning Stoves

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The Kings Arms

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Littleport Lions Korfball

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Ely Decorative & Fine Arts The Ely Society

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ould you like to make new friends and develop a new social life, whilst helping your local community?

If so, you might like to consider joining our club – you may have seen us in action at Aquafest, or collecting for charity in and around Ely.

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he club was formed in 2004, by a small group of people who were looking at ways of putting something back into the local community and at the same time having fun and enjoying the company of like minded people. Our club welcomes men and women from all backgrounds for a wide variety of social activities, and is currently 50/50 male/ female.

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otary’s prime objective is to foster friendship among its members and to raise funds to help those less fortunate, and as a member you can enjoy a rich social life, meet new people and make lasting friendships, whilst helping others not as fortunate as yourself.

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ince 2004 our club has raised over £50,000 for charities and good causes.

We are relaxed and informal, and meet every Wednesday evening at the Lamb Hotel, for a one-course meal and good company. The meetings are a mix of fellowship, guest speakers, event and fundraising planning, and outside visits.

For more information about our club, please contact Frank Connolly on 01366 386973 or fac@lineone.net You can visit our club website at: www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org.

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or over 25 years The Almonry restaurant has been serving delicious, locally sourced, home cooked food to Ely folk and the thousands of visitors who flock to our city every year. Better known for its appetising lunches and delectable afternoon

cream teas in the gardens overlooking the Cathedral, the restaurant is now welcoming evening diners by opening every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.

This is something Mick and Lesley Blakey, managers of this Cathedral owned establishment, have been wanting to do for sometime and have finally succumbed to the pressure from their loyal customers and Ely visitors.

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or those of you who have not yet discovered this jewel in the centre of Ely, The Almonry is located within the Cathedral grounds, at the end of the high street and just a short walk from the market square through the gate marking the old medieval precinct. The main restaurant is situated in a 13th century vaulted undercroft which offers a truly unique dining venue for up to 80 diners.

The Garden Room on the ground floor has large glass doors opening out onto the patio and is an ideal spot to enjoy the wide selection of homemade cakes and scones with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. If you are looking for a more intimate space the elegant Blue Room, overlooking the Almonry garden, is an ideal area for private dining and meetings.

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he beautifully maintained gardens are the Almonry’s crowning glory and provide the perfect location to eat and drink ‘al fresco’ with a direct view of the Cathedral’s majestic east end.

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he new evening menu offers delicious English Bistro style food with a twist.

The extended wine list also includes a selection of aperitifs and cocktails, ideal for meeting friends for an evening drink. A sample of the evening menu and drinks list is available to view online at: www.elycathedral.org/ almonry

To mark the extended opening hours there is a special offer running Thursday evenings until the end of September of 2 courses from the main evening menu for only £14.95*. (*excludes steak)

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The Almonry is open for drinks, light bites and fine dining every Thursday, Friday & Saturday evening from 6.30pm.

Specialising in homemade traditional English food, using the very finest local produce.

To make a reservation pop in or call 01353 666360.

Apple Festival 2014 Ely is holding its annual Apple Festival in celebration of the great British Apple. (18th October 10-4pm ) The original idea of an Apple Celebration in Ely was the brainchild of Watergull Orchards, apple producers and previous traders at Ely’s Farmers Market. They attended many other Apple Festivals in the region and thought it would be an excellent idea to do one in Ely. Our event has now developed into one of the best festivals in the area. The event provides interest and intrigue for all sorts of people whether you are interested in the educational, environment or simply the fun angle of the day.

Our experts from East of England Apples and Orchard Project will once again be in attendance to identity any apples that you care to bring along. Apparently, it is easier to identify if you can bring a long part of the stalk and/or leaf as well as the actual apple so if you have been mystified as to what kind of apples were growing in your garden all these years, bring a sample along.

An exciting new evening menu and extensive drinks list is available to view online. www.elycathedral.org/almonry

There will be several competitions, storytelling and activities running throughout the day including the ever-popular longest apple peeling competition, apple and spoon races, and an apple shy.

Apple delights can be tasted at the Watergull Orchards marquee where a whole range of apples and juices are on offer. There will also be a hog roast with applesauce, pork & apple burgers and sausages.

There will be woodturning demonstrations as well as the chance to see how to throw some simple apple dishes together in our cookery demonstration.

Folk music and Morris dancing will be performed throughout the day to add to the ambience of this wonderful day. We hope to see you there!

Further information; please contact Ely Tourist Information Centre, 29 St Mary’s Street, Ely, Cambs. CB7 4HF. Tel: 01353 662062 / www.visitely.org.uk see advert page 19

8 “When customers arrive at Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe,” says owner David Learner, “they arrive smiling. The shop has become a destination all its own. When they leave, they leave with even bigger smiles.”

Since opening its doors in July 2013 Mr Simms has offered a huge range of confectionery to Ely’s residents, as well as to students and visitors from every corner of the world: chocolate, fudges, nougat, a wide diabetic range, its famous Pick n Mix selection, and American candy that has brought its transatlantic customers a taste of home and happy memories.

“Memories” says David. “Our biggest asset.

We offer a trip back to a time when things seemed just a little easier.”

Golden Nuggets, sherbet fountains, fruit salads and black jacks …. They’re all still available at Mr Simms’ High Street shop in Ely and with them come the next generation ready to say, “Come on, granny, let’s go to Mr Simms!”

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poilt Rotten Beads is based in Haddenham stocking over 4000 items of jewellery making supplies. They are a one-stop-shop for the best selection of Swarovski crystal beads, sterling silver beads, charms, jewellery findings, beading tools, beading supplies and more! AND not only will they supply you with beads but also teach you how to make your own fabulous creations through their jewellery making courses and workshops.

Oodles of beady inspiration, classes, kits and over 4200 different beads to choose from!

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Eighth Wonder Kit £11.95

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Hugs & Kisses Kit £15.95

veryone at Spoilt Rotten Beads is passionate about making jewellery, so you will always find new project ideas from the team and free online video classes with Owner & Designer Juliet Browse. To keep up to date on everything beady, you can sign up for a free newsletter on their website: www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk rdering from the website couldn’t be easier.

The service is fast and friendly, and a quick glance at the online reviews shows that this company really values its customers who order from all over the world and return time and time again to the gorgeous and constantly updated selection of beads.

Czech Pyramid Beads x25 £2.50

Miyuki Tila Beads 7g £3.20

7 The Green, Haddenham, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3TA Tel: 01353 749853

www.spoiltrottenbeads.com

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Ely & District Archaeological Society ARCHAEOLOGY - It’s not all about messing about in muddy trenches and searching for bits of pots

Want to know more?

See our web site: www.elyarchaeology.org.uk Or...come to one of our talks, the next two are: 20th October – The Palaeolithic site of La Cotte de St. Brelade, Jersey. By Beccy Scott 17th November - Zeppelins over the fens: Ely area at war 1914-1918. By Mike Petty Talks are at 8.00 pm in 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.

Bored with dull, drab footwear?

Want something that little bit different, that is exclusive and affordable?

We have an amazing collection of colourful shoes, boots and slippers. Our range of shoes and boots are from Spain, Portugal and France - classic heeled courts, to comfortable moccasins and pumps, to special occasion sandals and shoes for added glamour and glitz. Boots in patent leather and navy blue. Shoes in bright red, purple and blue. You will be spoilt for choice. Brightly coloured slippers and the very versatile fold up shoes. (Sizes from 2 to 9) We hold a limited number of sizes in any one design so you will stand out from the crowd. Come and see our range of shoe clips, heel protectors and heel decorations!

Our Italian leather handbags complement our shoes beautifully, handpicked by me in Florence.

The premises, are easily reached, along the A142 from Ely on the Sedgeway Business Park, Witchford. There is ample free car-parking. We also have a Gentleman’s corner, with a choice of sweets, magazines, tea and coffee.

Open Monday-Saturday 10.00-5.00pm The shop also offers shoe and handbag parties, so you and your friends can browse the collection at your leisure.

The Queen’s Shoes also sells a range of jewellery which can be custom-made to your specifications.

Clare Ashmeade The Queens Shoes mob – 07881643439 or 01353 663644 Clare@TheQueensShoes.co.uk www.TheQueensShoes.co.uk

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The Queen’s Shoes Spanish & Italian Shoes & Handbags

Treat your feet to a unique colourful collection of Spanish and Italian Shoes and Handbags.

Our shoes start from size two. www.thequeensshoes.co.uk

Monday - Saturday 10am-5pm

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Join composer and writer Christopher Budd to explore the development of music in film from the earliest silent movies to the present day.

No prior knowledge is required.

5-week course, starting 24th September Wednesdays 7pm-9pm Cost £44 or £33 concs For more information or to enrol email community@elycollege.co.uk call (01353) 664853 or go to www.elycollege.com/community-education

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH There is a common misconception that Neighbourhood Watch was of yesteryear and is no longer relevant. This is not the case. The Home Office lists it as the largest voluntary organisation in the country with a membership that covers more than 3.7 million households in England and Wales.

It is worth noting that the majority of home insurance companies give a reduction on insurance premiums for residents in a Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. Such reductions are always welcome, but it also serves as a strong endorsement of the benefit of Neighbourhood Watch – large insurance companies are not renowned for giving something for nothing, so they obviously see the benefit.

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.

In Ely there over 1,000 households within Neighbourhood Watch. They are contained within 32 areas and each area is looked after by a coordinator whose role is to be a link between the neighbours and the police, and also with other authorities and other coordinators.

If you are not in one of these areas, it is probably because no-one has volunteered to be the coordinator.

Kevin Evans For more information contact: Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

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14 This issue we welcome Kevin Holland to the Elyi as our resident Eco Energy Advisor. To kick things off, here are his top ten tips for the months ahead...

With Autumn almost upon us, now is the time to start thinking about heating first and foremost.

1) RADIATORS

Regardless of how well insulated your home is, radiators on all outside walls should have a heat reflector shield on the wall behind them. Although there are several types I reccomend Heat-Keeper which are the easiest to fit and have the best results. They form a barrier between the wall and radiator. They make sure the water in your heating systems returns to the boiler as hot as it can which in turn reduces the amount of gas or oil it takes to keep the water hot. They also have fins which send heat out into the room rather than allowing the heat from the radiator to go straight up to the ceiling first. I made about a 10% saving immediately when I installed mine at home on 13 radiators. Buy direct at: www.heatkeeper.co.uk 2) THERMOSTATIC RADIATOR VALVES

The rooms that are not used should be set to a lower temp. Why spend money on energy that you are not using?

3) RADIATOR COVERS AND SHELVES

Shelves will send heat out into the room, not up to the ceiling. We lined the inside of ours with the cheaper foam backed foil and stapled it into the wood. It cannot be seen but makes the over-size radiator cover into one big heat giver!

4) DIGITAL THERMOSTATS

The old fashioned, inefficient wheels have large differences between actual and setting. A fairly new innovation is the ingenious ‘Chop Clock’ which allows you to take 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes out of the boiler burn time without you noticing thereby reducing burn time and saving you money. www.chop-cloc.com 5) INTELLIGENT BOILER TIMING

Turning the boiler down and leaving it on longer can have benefits, but it does depend on how you live. Why would you want to heat to a house that

you are not in? Intelligent timing is the best way to save money there.

6) SERVICING

Regular servicing or replacing older boilers will save money and precious energy recourses.

7) EXTRA INSULATION

Even if your hot water cylinder is insulated, it will save more money to wrap the cheap foam backed silver foil insulation around the tank. This will push heat back into the cylinder and waste less. Heat will still escape from the top so you won’t lose the airing capability.

8) LIGHTING

Switch to LEDs. They come in 5 colour ranges so are no longer bright white. Typically you can go from 50w halogens to a 3w LED and not notice the difference. I stay away from low energy and go for LED every time.

My whole house with over 20 lights is less than 100w of energy if they were all on. That’s the same as one old fashioned bathroom light!

9) HEATING SYSTEM FLUSH

Having your system flushed will clean the whole system. It costs about £300 and includes having a filter fitted. The result will be immediate. The water inside the heating system is clean. The radiators get hotter straight away and in turn you use less oil or gas to heat your home.

10) LOFT & WALL INSTALLATIONS

As long as the house and loft can still breathe get as much insulation in above ceiling as you can manage/ afford. It’s not expensive and can save a small fortune. Always seek advice on solid walls.

Some houses are not built to be insulated further than they were when built. I live in one such house but have still managed to go from 3,200 litres of oil a year 10 years ago to 750 a year now-a-days.

Kevin Holland For further information on greening up your home, visit www.thesolarshed.co.uk or email Kevin direct at: info@thesolarshed.co.uk

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Renewable Industry Leader & Solar Shed Owner, Kevin Holland

TURNING DAYLIGHT INTO MONEY Solar has never been better, as the World switches to renewable energy, costs have plummeted worldwide in the last 4 yrs and now, it is very rare for a domestic solar system for residential use to cost more than £7,500 for the biggest and most powerful of systems.

Size

6 Panel 1.25kwp system 8 Panel 2kwp system 12 Panel 3kwp system 16 Panel 4kwp system

Costs

£5,070 £5,500 £6,300 £7,000

Return on Investment 8% p/a + rpi 9.5% p/a + rpi 11% p/a + rpi 12.5% p/a + rpi

All RIO based upon real live data of over 2,600 fitted systems using the same products based in the East of England

With some very clever technology which automatically switches your hot water on when producing excess electricity and fantastic monitoring, the vast majority of solar owners are now receiving between 10 – 15% returns.

The Money you earn from your energy company is still extremely generous and still tax free and still index linked to the RPI for 20yrs from point of installation.

Solar has never been so good!

Here at The Solar Shed Ltd we have a fully

monitored solar system that has been in for over 3 yrs, so you can see exactly how much energy has been saved and money earned from this modern technology. We also have a domestic hot water solar system that has been in place for 6 years now so you can see how much oil a family of five has saved over that time. Solar really does pay for itself many times over.

The Solar Shed Ltd has designed, sold and had fitted OVER 500 solar systems over the last 7 yrs.

See our website for a full detailed installation map.

Also see the website for testimonies going back to 2008!

www.thesolarshed.co.uk As well as providing you with your solar system we also offer a Residential Eco audit service, group visits to the Solar Shed to see systems in action and energy worskshops for customers looking to green up their lives. All bookable on the website.

Also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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67 Stow Rd, Tel: 0808 126 1289 Wiggenhall St. Mary Magdalen, Norfolk. PE34 3DJ Mob: 07737 457 208 email: info@thesolarshed.co.uk

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Sept & Oct Events 2nd September Toppings & Co Book Event ‘The Miniaturist’ by Jessie Burton at Toppings, High St. Ely. 4th September Ely Cathedral Lunch Time Concert with James Wilson (Flute) 1.10pm Ely Cathedral 4th September Toppings & Co Book Event Coffee and Cake Book Launch with David Mitchell ‘The Bone Clocks’ 11 for 11.30am St Peter’s Church, Broad St. 7th September Prime Brass & Edmund Aldhouse (Organ) Concert at 5.15pm Ely Cathedral 11th September The Merchant of Venice The pembroke Players 5.15pm Ely Cathedral 12th September Wildlife Trust Creatures of the Night A dusk walk at Roswell Pits starting at 7pm Fisherman’s Carpark 12th September Heritage Weekend Events ELY HERITAGE OPEN NIGHT Oliver Cromwell House 5 - 8pm. no pre-booking necessary.

Ely Cathedral 6.30-8.30pm Mini ground floor tours are at 7pm 7.30pm, 8pm.

Twilight West Tower tours at 6.30pm & 7.30pm.

Pre-book necessary (limit 2 per person) on 01353 660347 or shop@stainedglassmuseum.com

to add an event, email: elyi@btinternet.com

Stained Glass Museum 6.30-8.30pm Tours at 6.30pm & 7.30pm.

Pre-booking advisable on 01353 660347 shop@stainedglassmuseum.com

Ely Museum 5 - 8pm Free entry also free children’s activities. no pre-booking necessary.

13th September Heritage Weekend Events ELY HERITAGE OPEN TOURS City of Ely Heritage Walk 11.30 am. Medieval paths and monastic buildings also Prior Craudren’s Chapel.

Ely Tales Guided Walk 2.30 pm Characters that shaped Ely’s history (costumed characters) Both walks start at Oliver Cromwell’s House.

Pre-booking advisable.

Contact 01353 662062, tic@eastcambs.gov.uk Ely Museum 11.00am Museum exhibits. Children ‘Explorers’ Kits’ available from the front desk. Pre-booking advisable. Contact 01353 666655, admin@elymuseum.org.uk Ely Cathedral West Tower Tour 10:00am Climb the 215ft West Tower. Places limited to two tickets per person and must be pre-booked via our website at www.elycathedral.org Old Palace 10 am to 4 pm. Tour To book on 01353 660701 or MaryLongford@kingsely.org 14th September Heritage Weekend Events ELY HERITAGE OPEN HOUSES Ely Courthouse Tours at 10.30 am, 11.30 am, 12.30 am, 1.30 pm & 2.30 pm Places for the tours are limited

and must be pre-booked via the Tourist Information Centre Contact 01353 662062, tic@ eastcambs.gov.uk 7 & 9 Silver Street Cottages 11 am - 4 pm Visit these medieval cottages and view the 14th & 16th century first floor wall paintings. Not suitable for people with difficulty in climbing stairs. Pre-booking via the Tourist Information Centre is essential.

Contact 01353 662062, tic@eastcambs.gov.uk Old Porta Tours courtesy of Kings School and Ely Society 2pm to 4pm Pre-booking essential.

Contact 01353 662062, tic@eastcambs.gov.uk Prior Craudren’s Chapel 12.00 pm to 4.00 pm Visit this impressive 14th Century chapel with its wall paintings and medieval tiled floor. Places for the guided tours at 1pm and 2pm are limited and must be prebooked via our website at www.elycathedral.org St Peter’s Church Tours 11 am to 4 pm Free refreshments for those on the Specialist Interest River Walk at 2pm with Cambridgeshire Acre and the Environment Agency.

Places for the walk and refreshments are limited and must be pre-booked through Jennie Thomas - 01353 865044 jennifer.thomas@cambsacre. org.uk.

“Strolling Minstrels” (aka Ely’s Pied Piper with guests) playing mediaeval and renaissance music throughout the day in various locations.

17 17th September Toppings & Co Book Event Claire Balding 7.30pm Ely Cathedral 18th September Ely Fine Arts Society Meeting 7pm for 7.30pm, The Old Palace, Palace Green, Ely Thomas Heatherwick “The Leonardo da Vinci of our Time” Speaker: Anthea Streeter. Non-members welcome £7 donation more info from: www.elydfas.org.uk 19th September Ely Film Society Silent film with organ accompaniment 7.30pm Ely Cathedral 20th - 21st September FLOWER FESTIVAL St. George’s Church, Little Thetford.

Sat10 - 4 Sun11- 4 Theme: Lest We Forget

21st September OUSE WASHES EXPERIENCE Walk, Run or Cycle in the Ouse Washes region.

Sign up online at Eventbright 23rd Sept Toppings & Co Book Event ‘The Year of Reading Dangerously’ with Andy Miller 7.10 for 7.30pm at Ely Library 24th September Ely College Course Music & Film Course begins for 5 weeks 7-9pm Ely College 24th September Ely Cathedral Lecture WW1 Memorial Window Lecture 7.30pm Ely Cathedral 5th October Ely Cathedral Lunch Time Concert Massai Warriors 2pm Ely Cathedral

Flower Festival

8th October Ely Fine Arts Society Special Interest Day 7pm for 7.30pm, The Old Palace, Palace Green, Ely “All the World’s a Stage” – Speaker: Jane Tapley £28/£30 non members welcome (inc buffet lunch) 11th October Ely Cathedral Lunch Time Concert Matthew McCombe (Piano) 1.10pm Ely Cathedral 11th October Ely Wildlife Watch Autumn Amble - a family event. Meet 2pm Fisherman’s Carpark 12th October Ely Cathedral Harvest Harvest Displays all Day 16th October Ely Fine Arts Society Meeting 7pm for 7.30pm,

Discover Ely’s Heritage during

St. George’s Church Little Thetford Sat 20th September 2014 10am - 5pm 7.30pm Talk by Mike Petty Sun 21st September 2014 11am - 4pm Refreshments Available

Heritage Weekend Friday 12th September – Open Night

Oliver Cromwell’s House, Ely Cathedral, The Stained Glass Museum and Ely Museum will open their doors with free admission in the evening so you can experience these atmospheric buildings after hours

Saturday 13th September – Open Tours

Enjoy free guided walks around Ely City’s Centre as well as guided tours of Ely’s Visitors Attractions including The Old Palace.

Sunday 14th September – Open Houses

See behind the doors of a variety of buildings not normally open to the public including Silver Street Cottages, Prior Crauden’s Chapel, Ely Porta, St Peter’s Church and Ely Court House.

Limited places available which must be pre-booked via Ely’s Tourist Information Centre.

For more details and to book on a tour, please contact Ely Tourist Information Centre, on 01353 662062 or visit www.visitely.org.uk or follow us on Twitter @visitely

18 The Old Palace, Palace Green, Ely Speaker: Peter Warwick, Subject: “The Art of Waterloo” Non-members welcome £7 donation 17th October Ely Wildlife Watch Talk: Are Gardens Good For Wildlife?’ by Clare Simm of the BTO 7:45pm, Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum 18th October Ely Sinphonia Concert at 7.00pm Brahms, Smetana, Dvorak, Ely Cathedral tickets £7 upwards !8th October APPLE FESTIVAL 10-4pm Palace Green

19th October Ely Cathedral Lecture The Etheldreda Lecture by Dr. Dee Dyes 6pm Ely Cathedral

Ely Cinema Tel: 01353 616991 Full details at: www.adec.org.uk/cinema

20th October Ely Archeology Society 8pm Methodist Church, Ely Talk: The Palaeolithic site of La Cotte de St. Brelade, Jersey.

By Beccy Scott. £2.50 to non-members

Sept 3rd 7pm RSC Live: Two Gentlemen of Verona Price: £16/£15 (mem) £14 students

25th October Ely Choral Society Concert 7.30pm Ely Cathedral

Sept 4th 7pm NT Live: Medea Price: £13.50/£12.50 (mem) £11.50 (F/T STUDENT) Sept 7th 7pm Boyhood (15)

26th October Ely Cathedral Lecture Annual Amnesty International Lecture 6pm Ely Cathedral

Sept 14th 7.30pm Dawn of the planet of the apes (12A)

7th -11th November Ely Cathedral Exhibition WW1 Exhibition SW Trancept

Sept 25th 7.30pm Two Days, One Night (15) Price: £7/£6 Sept 28th 1.30pm Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (12A) Sept 28th 6.30pm Billy Elliot: The Musical Live (12A) Price: £12 / £10 Members Oct 1st 7.30pm Stephen Fry Live: More Fool Me (no cert) Price: £12 /£11 concessions /£10 (Members) Oct 8th 7pm NT Live: A street car named Desire (12A) Price: £13.50/£12.50 (MEMBER)/£11.50 (F/T STUDENT) Oct 12th 3pm One Direction: Where we Are Concert Film (U) Price: £10 / £8 Children 16 and under Send your community posters and event dates for inclusion in the next magazine. First-comefirst-served! Maximum 1/4 page for any one group. Please try to ensure your poster will be readable at this size. email: elyi@btinternet.com Next Copy date is 15th Oct 2014

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Saturday 18 October 2014 Palace Green (opposite Cathedral), Ely 10.00am - 4.00pm

FREE ENTRY Apple Identification and Display bring your apples to be identified (stalk or leaf will help with identification) Apple Market local traders selling related produce and products Woodturner Demonstrations come and see how it is done Children’s Activities and Story Telling apple and spoon races and apple shy.

Cookery Demonstrations see apple dishes prepared Folk Music and Morris Dancing musical entertainment Watergull Orchards Produce wide range of apples and juices Supported by Watergull Orchards

Competitions enter the famous longest apple peel contest

For further information please contact Tourist Information Centre on 01353 662062 or log onto www.visitely.org.uk

@visitely

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Delicious Cakes & Beautiful Designs...

From Traditional Designs to Contemporary Concepts, your wedding cake can be truly individual with a little help from Sugar Design.

Sugar Design is owned and run by Liz Ungless who has over 30 years experience in the world of sugarcraft, ensuring that your cake will be the centre point of your celebration.

One of her specialities is her beautiful, realistic floral arrangements that many people are astonished to find out are made from sugar. She also hand embroiders designs onto your cake to give it that extra special finish. Photos of some of Liz’s cakes can be seen on her web site at: www.sugardesign.co.uk Liz also believes that a cake should taste as good as it looks and her reputation for delicious home baked cakes grows each year. She is more than happy to try out new ideas and recipes for her clients and this has included orange and lemon, red velvet, ginger, banana and white chocolate and raspberry cakes.

Liz also runs numerous sugarcraft and cake decorating courses throughout the year and has introduced on-line video tutorials for many of her floral classes. She is also in great demand as a demonstrator and shares her skills and ideas with many of the sugarcraft clubs in East Anglia and overseas.

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Get help or volunteer.

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Timebank.

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

Want to find out more?

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

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Could you be a Community First Responder?

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irst of all I would like to give you an insight into what a first responder does.

A responder scheme is made up of groups of volunteers who, within the community in which they live or work, have been trained to attend emergency calls by the East of England NHS Trust and provide first aid until an emergency vehicle arrives on the scene.

You will not be asked to attend dangerous incidents such as road traffic collisions fights or childbirth.

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ach member will contribute as much or as little time as they are able. The more responders there are the more cover we are able to provide for the community: hence why we are always looking for new recruits Being a First responder will not change your lifestyle, but will give you new skills and the opportunity to make a difference in your community.

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ll new recruits undergo an intensive first aid training course which includes training in the use of a defibrillator, and administering oxygen and operational procedures to enable the Responder to competently carry out duties that will promote the well-being of the patient until an emergency vehicle arrives.

Recruits are expected to attend on-going training sessions.

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nyone interested in knowing further details about the work of Community First Responders or is interested in becoming a first responder in the are where they work or live should in the first instance phone: 0845 601 3733 and ask for an introductory pack to be sent to them.

Linda Everett

OUSE WASHES EXPERIENCE Walk, Run, Cycle in aid of Magpas & other local charities

September 21st 2014 A Unique event in a Unique location for a Unique charity.

An opportunity to Walk, Run or Cycle in the Ouse Washes region, enjoying outdoor attractions, wildlife, whilst raising money for Charity, and taking part in activities organised by OWLP. Whether you are a family wanting a short or longer cycle ride, or a fun or park runner seeking a new challenge, why not explore this virtually

unknown part of Cambridgeshire?

For more info go to: www.walk-run-cycle.org.uk To Register a team: go online to: Eventbrite and search ‘Ouse Washes Experience’ To find out about MAGPAS go to: www.magpas.org.uk

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Get Cosy this Autumn There are many reasons to choose a woodburning stove over an open fire.

Firstly they have more than triple the efficiency, projecting the heat into the room rather than up the chimney - also much less messy and a good deal safer in a family home. Cade are fully qualified, HETAS registered, multifuel and woodburning stove fitters. They supply and install stainless steel insulated twin wall chimney systems and a wide range of granite, stone and tile hearths. They are currently offering an annual service and sweep of your existing stove from ÂŁ88 (inc vat) and for new customers are happy to do a free, no obligation site survey and advise you on your stove selection.

As a family run, local business, Cade cover Ely, Cambridge and the surrounding villages with many happy customers already looking forward to the warm glow of a real fire this Autumn. Visit: www.woodburningstoveinstallation.co.uk to view testimonials and find out more.

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The Kings Arms

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n the Cambridge Chronicle of 5th September 1807 the Kings Arms, situated in St Mary’s Street, was described as a “substantial messuage with adjoining tenement, spacious yard, excellent garden well stocked, convenient outbuildings and stabling for 20 horses” and in the 1820s the carriers for London were departing from The Kings Arms 3 times a week.

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etails of the pub’s history and dramatic past (and indeed of most of the local Ely pubs and ale houses) can be found in the Ely Society’s Book ‘Ely Inns’ which takes a comprehensive look at the history of Ely Inns and Beer Houses, illustrated by fascinating old photos. (available from Burrows and other good book shops!)

Published originally in1984 and then revised in 2007, it tells the history of the thriving local ale industry including stories of witchcraft, disorder and dodgey dealing - amongst other things!

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f you visit The Kings Arms today you can expect a warm, traditional welcome.

The present ‘house’ ale is Woodfordes Wherry with a continually rotating choice of other beers such as Timothy Taylor’s Landlord, Cameron’s Strongarm.

The Kings Arms also offers the full range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks you would expect. Meals are served 12-3pm and 6.30-9pm Monday to Friday and 123pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Read on for The Kings Arms regular entertainment programme of Live Music, Open Mic Nights and Bingo Nights.

Live Music

Sat 6th The 142’s Band : Performing Rock covers through the ages Fri 12th Up ‘n’ atom Fri 19th Machine Shed band Sat 27th Jack : Classic Rock and Blues Sat 4th Kurmujen Sat 11th Dead Horse Sat 18th Revange Fri 24th Max Headroom Car Parks

Open Mic Nights

Sept 30th & Oct 28th 8pm (last Tues of each month) No Charge but due to popularity performers now must register before 7.30pm

Bingo Nights

8pm / £6 for 5 games / varying cash prizes. Call: 01353 656828 to reserve a place.

Tue 9th September Tues 14th October 12 St Mary’s Street, Ely CB7 4ES Tel: 01353 656828 email: thekingsarms@btinternet.com www.thekingsarms-ely.co.uk find us on facebook (search: the kings arms ely)

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orfball is a team sport which men and women play together. A team is made up of 4 male and 4 female players. It’s a bit like netball or basketball, although everyone gets to shoot and everyone gets to defend, but it’s noncontact and dribbling is not allowed. So you have to pass and move into space to get away from your defender, making it a fast-paced and tactical game.

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ittleport Lions are offering FREE beginners sessions throughout September for all new players. That’s every Tuesday evening in September, and you’ll find us indoors at Littleport Leisure Centre on Camel Road, Littleport from 8 - 9:30pm every Tuesday. People can come along to all 5 sessions if they want, or to whatever session they can.

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IN 2014/15

We require players at all levels of rugby from U7 to our senior squads.

Wonderful facilities, the best for miles around, quality coaching at all levels and excellent after match entertainment.

Telephone: Ely RUFC President: Wayne Marshall on 07986 167401

he free sessions have been designed for beginners, so no previous experience or knowledge is needed.

All you need to bring is a pair of indoor trainers!

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ions are a fun and friendly club, and we’re keen to welcome anyone over the age of 13 who wants to try a new sport.

Korfball is great for fitness and a good way to meet new people. We compete in the Cambridgeshire league, and have a range of teams to suit all abilities and ambitions.

Our level-1 qualified coaching team are keen to get more people involved with korfball. There’s no need to pre-book - just turn up on the night!

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f you fancy giving korfball a try but are not available in September, we train every Tuesday evening, all year round, and new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year.

For more information, contact Andy on andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, or visit the Lions website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk You can also find us on Facebook or watch our introductory video on YouTube by searching for “This is Korfball”.

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Ely Decorative & Fine Arts Society

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ly Decorative and Fine Arts Society is a member society of the National Association of Decorative and Fine Arts Societies.

We meet at the Old Palace, Palace Green, Ely on the third Thursday evening of each month except July, August and December, starting at 7.30pm.

Our programme covers a variety of interesting illustrated talks by experts on subjects which we feel will appeal to a wide range of ages and include paintings, jewellery, architecture, textiles, literature, ceramics and furniture.

Following the talks there is an opportunity

to chat with other members over coffee and biscuits, usually finishing about 9pm.

Our Special Interest Days offer the opportunity to delve more deeply into a subject , and include a buffet lunch.

Day trips are usually arranged twice year, either to a London art oriented exhibition or a place of special interest with a link to one of the arts.

We are a friendly group and try to offer an insight into all aspects of art through our lectures. For more information please visit our website : www.elydfas.org.uk

THE ELY SOCIETY CIVIC SOCIETY FOR THE CITY OF ELY

The society aims to encourage pride in the City of Ely, to safeguard its character and to support the community.

We have regular presentations on the second Wednesday of each month which are open to visitors; for more information see our web site or phone us.

We are now assembling a collection of images and objects relating to home life during WW1 for an exhibition in Ely Cathedral from 7 to 11 November 2014. We would be most grateful if

local residents or businesses would lend us copies of photos, adverts or other information about life in the Ely area during the Great War. All items will be carefully looked after and returned.

New members are always warmly welcomed.

Web site: www.elysociety.org.uk e-mail: elysoc@hotmail.com Phone: Kevin Evans, 01353 614892

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Ely Complementary Health Centre elycomplementraryhealthcentre.co.uk 01353 664476

Celebrating 20 years in the Ely community Discover why more than 10,000 people have sought help from us As a recognised centre of excellence using complementary and orthodox skills, your health is our priority. So whatever your health needs and concerns, get in touch and see how we can help you.

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