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Hello Ely!

It is great to be looking forward to another New Year in Ely with you! I hope you had a fab Christmas too. 2019 certainly had its challenges here at Elyi HQ balancing work and life commitments, but also lots of fun as well. I get to meet the loveliest of people doing this job and also to stick my nose into everything! Thank you to Ely Rotary for inviting me and ‘him in doors’ to one of their lovely lunches in November, great company and food. I can’t remember the last time I toasted the Queen, but do you know it felt good. #dreamjob

According to the Chinese zodiac, 2020 is the year of the Optician... er I mean the Rat. (sorry!) Optimistic, energetic and likeable but also thrifty and a hoarder. One member of our present household is a rat and I would say that’s about right! Sometimes I can’t get up the stairs for clutter!!

During the year we will come up to our 50th issue and also our 6th birthday as a business (in the present incarnation).

It’s a bit like a marriage doing this magazine; it takes hard work, determination and patience, so I think some diamonds might be in order to celebrate, any excuse! Of course I will be buying my diamonds from a local retailer because if there is any message I would like to give you for 2020 it is to shop local and save our High Street. There are plans brewing to help our shop keepers and inject some life back into the city centre which I hope to bring you news of in the next issue, but meanwhile please make an effort to come into town and spend your money here when you can.

Happy New Year and all the best for 2020!

Bridget

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EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE As we enter another New Year its a good time to take stock and thank our many supporters.

We are grateful for the generosity demonstrated by so many over the twenty years that EAAA has been operating. Thank you to Lanfranco, the AA and many others who conspired to get us ‘off the ground’.

Flying under an alpha call sign (the equivalent of a “blue light” in the air), our pilots are given immediate priority over all other flights, ensuring our crews can fly to the patient as quickly as possible, but one area for concern for us is the number of drones being spotted in the skies in both rural and urban areas. Sometimes flying at over 1,000 feet, drones can cause a problem for our helicopters in terms of their height and proximity, as well as the unknowns – the experience and expertise of the operator. Flying a drone or a model aircraft is a very enjoyable leisure activity, but if you are the operator, please be aware of the safety rules and regulations surrounding their use.

hospital during the year – she had broken her neck when a gust of wind blew her and her instructor off-track during a parachute jump for a breast cancer charity at Old Buckenham Airfield.

She was inspired to get back in touch and, with her daughter Rosie, visited us in Norwich earlier last year. Carol said: ”The air ambulance crew literally saved my life! I had fractured and dislocated my neck and was turning blue. Their quick actions and very careful handling have enabled me to make a 97% recovery.”

If you are thinking about leaving a gift to EAAA in your will, please contact Conor McGeown: conormcgeown@eaaa.org.uk

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The Rich Tea Club for adults with learning disabilities opens its doors for the first time at 3pm on Sunday 5th January 2020.

The group will meet regularly on the first Sunday of each month from 3pm to 4.30pm at the Countess Free Church, Ely. Members of the Countess Church and friends from other churches across Ely have come together to launch this new club to create a space for people with learning disabilities to experience the richness of life in the Christian faith.

Cate Allen, co-founder of the group, said “Rich Tea Club desires for church to become a more accessible place for people with a learning disability ... Everyone is of value and has something wonderful to offer. Rich Tea Club aims to be a place 4 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

where we will all be growing in our uniqueness and learning from each other.”

Meetings at Rich Tea Club will include Bible stories and time to share news and reflect, as well as activities such as crafts, music, singing and drama.

There will of course be hot and cold drinks and biscuits!

Margaret Human, the other co-founder who has recently started independent living, just can’t wait for the first meeting. She said “We are going to have a cup of tea and do lots of activities – maybe some word-searches and jigsaws. We want everyone to come along and join in and have a good time.”

The Rich Tea Club at the Countess Free Church will be a place to have fun, share faith and build friendships for adults with learning disabilities, plus any carers and friends.

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It is hard settling into a new life in a strange country when you have experienced as much trauma as refugees have. The 13 year-old daughter of one of two local Syrian refugee families wrote a piece in the School’s newsletter so that her classmates could understand the sort of childhood she’d had.

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Ely RRC have been raising funds to give our two families the support they need to continue to feel welcome and rebuild their lives. As well as offering essentials like English lessons, school supplies, baby items and help with winter fuel bills, we also offer lifts. These are mostly for medical appointments, dentists and classes for the children. We would like to expand our bank of potential drivers for these, so if you can drive and have your own car, please consider signing up to our mailing list. (By signing up you are not committing to anything other than to receive an occasional email about upcoming requests.)

Go to elyrrc.co.uk to find out more or to sign up as well as other ways you can help.

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Happy New Year from all of us at the Arts

Centre! January is a great month for starting a hobby, exploring new challenges or getting in touch with your more creative side. If you’ve not tried one before, make this the year to experience one of our workshops or talks which kick off in February.

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• Feast for the Eyes talk with Fiona Lucraft exploring the Fitzwilliam’s current exhibition • Paint and Prosecco • Basketry • ‘Slash and Burn’ Textiles • Fused Glass • Create your own superhero with Bear Ink Comics • ‘Play with Clay’ half term session for children • Valentine’s ‘Beer and Bouquets’ • Life Drawing • Metal work • Visit six on-site artists’ studios • Build your child’s confidence through art with ‘Brilliant Me’ • Dinky Doodlers monthly art club for little ones 6 months - 2 years (1st Friday of the month) • Thursday after school club (pick up from Robert Arkenstall School)

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We rely heavily on volunteers for some of the services that the Council provides.

The Christmas Lights and Switch On volunteer team erect the Christmas lights and organise the Big Switch on event. Planning for the event starts early in the year.

During the summer months the volunteers check the lights and ensure that they are all PAT tested. They also ensure that all safe practices for working and relevant Health and Safety documentation is up to date before erection of the lights begins. Five weekends before the Switch On event, the volunteers put the lights up around the City and decorate the tree in the market square.

All the volunteers are fully IPAF trained to operate the two Cherry Pickers.

While in use, volunteers ensure the safety of the public and do the traffic management. When in place, the lights are tested ready for the switch on.

The City of Ely Council and the Christmas Lights Team are very grateful for the co-operation of the residents, shop keepers and markets team.

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The Big City of Ely Switch on is also organised and run by volunteers. On the day, it’s a very early start with the team of staff and volunteers. Public safety and enjoyment at the event are the main priorities.

If you could you spare some time to volunteer and help with the above in 2020, please contact: arnie.arnold@cityofelicouncil.org.uk The Friends of Ely cemetery are also looking for more volunteers to offer practical help at the Cemetery. If you would be interested please contact: arnie.arnold@cityofelycouncil.org.uk

The Environment Committee Members of this Committee represent all the Ely wards. Collectively we aim to nurture and develop pride in the City of Ely by facilitating a clean, healthy and attractive local environment in co-operation with the citizens of Ely, local businesses and other organisations.

Primarily the Committee has responsibility for street furniture owned by the City Council. This is quite an assortment that has been accumulated over the years.

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parish boundaries, notice boards, benches, flower containers, some signs, some lamp posts and lights, and bus shelters. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) also owns benches, lamp posts and lights and the litter bins around the City, and Cambridgeshire County Council (CCC) own the vast majority of the street lights and the multitude of traffic signs and bollards. Close liaison is therefore needed to keep these items inspected, and in good order.

We also look after the war memorials in Ely and Prickwillow and are actively involved in restoring these in advance of next year’s celebrations of the 75th anniversary of VE day. We own some of the trees and green areas around the City, but again, not all, and we now organise the planting and watering of the City’s floral displays.

The Committee is always looking for ways to make environmental improvements through working in

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We try our best to act as advocates for our fellow citizens by facilitating and championing environmental matters affecting the City of Ely. We regularly liaise with ECDC, CCC, the ECDC Access Group, Perspective, Time Banking, Speedwatch, The Cathedral Environment Group, the Ely Volunteer Centre and Neighbourhood watch.

In the longer term we will be a stakeholder in the more local strategy initiatives to reduce the impact of climate warming.

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We all had a brilliant time at The Really Big Bash on 30th November. Our guests were greeted by The Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse and his Consort.

Our event raised £1800 for Cancer Research (UK) and Myeloma (UK). We could not have done this without everyone’s support. A Big “Thank You” to Grovemere Property for their donation, and all our sponsors and donators of wonderful prizes for our raffle and auction: Thai Touch Beauty, The Moore Hair Company, Fore Beauty, James Men’s Outfitters, Eel Catcher’s Daughter, Enchanted Flowers, Totally UK Ltd., Martin Jones, James & Katie Franke, Heather Howard, Treasure Chest, Oliver Cromwell’s House, The Almonry, Tesco, City Cycle Centre & Toy Shop, Uclassy Gift Shop, Enny Wine, Scotsdales Garden Centre, The Hive

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COULD YOU HELP AT HOME? FAMILIES IN AND AROUND ELY NEED YOU! Here at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) we thrive off the generous support of our volunteers across all areas of the charity. We are currently recruiting enthusiastic volunteers for our Help at Home programme. The families who receive support from EACH would often also benefit from practical support at home. For them, spending time together and making the most of every moment is more important than getting the ironing done or painting the garden fence.

And that’s where you come in. The families need volunteers ready to step into their homes and gardens and relieve some of the burden by taking on these household tasks!

The Help at Home programme at EACH is such a valuable part of the support service we offer.

Charlotte Redmond, EACH Volunteer Coordinator, says: “I only started working at EACH a few months ago and already I’m seeing what an amazing effect the Help at Home programme can have on the lives of families. I’ve no doubt we should be expanding the programme to reach more families who need simple practical support to make their day-to-day lives that little bit easier.”

The only thing you need to get involved is time to give! You can get more information by contacting Charlotte at charlotte.redmond@each.org.uk or on 07889 251385.

You will need to complete an enhanced DBS check for this role. There are plenty of varied volunteering opportunities at EACH. You can visit the website www.each.org.uk to find out how you can support us.

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SUPPORT THE LIONS CLUB OF LITTLEPORT GLASSES APPEAL The Lions Club of Littleport have hit their target this year by collecting over 15000 pairs of used spectacles.

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ELY WILDSPACE Nightingales in Ely Wildspace In 2009 Ely Wildspace acquired a 1 ha parcel of land on the east side of the Ely Sailing Club pit. An area of damp woodland with numerous mature trees, in the absence of woodland management it offered limited habitat suitable for scrub-nesting and ground-nesting birds.

Following consultation with Natural England permission was given to coppice small trees and tall scrub to create two glades totalling around 400 m2. Volunteers carried out the clearance and planted the areas with shrubs, mostly hazel and

The main target in the creation of this niche habitat

by Ely Wildspace is the nightingale, which in Britain is under serious threat. One of the reasons behind its decline is the loss of habitat.

Nightingales need a well-defined structure of scrubby thicket to set up their territories, bare ground for feeding, and thick vegetation for the low-level nest.

Nightingales occur in the Ely Wildspace area (usually along Kiln Lane) almost every spring, but recently they haven’t stayed to breed. We hope that by providing more suitable habitat for them we may encourage them to stay.

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

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION REMEMBRANCE MEAL The City of Ely's branch of the Royal British Legion recently held their first Remembrance Meal/Dining in night at the Masonic Lodge, Ely. Twenty-eight members of local branches, the Ely Armed Forces Breakfast Club and guests enjoyed a wonderful 4 course meal provided

by Richardson Catering. During the meal John Sinclair from the Ely Masonic Lodges presented a cheque for ÂŁ1120 to the Poppy Appeal which was gratefully received by Les Wilson, Poppy Appeal Organiser for Ely. I would like to pass on my sincere thanks on behalf of the Branch and Poppy Appeal to the Masonic Lodges for hosting us and for their kind donation. In addition, I would like to thank Jackie and her team for a great meal and to all those who attended and, like me, had a wonderful evening; we are all looking forward to doing the same again next year!

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If you would like more information about local Royal British Legion branches or the Ely Armed Forces Breakfast Club please email: CityOfEly.Chairman@rbl.community or look in local press for details of our meetings.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO RUN THE CAMBRIDGE HALF MARATHON FOR THE CHARLIE WALLER MEMORIAL TRUST? #RunForWellbeing The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust, a charity working to equip young people with the skills to look after their mental wellbeing, has launched a new campaign that encourages the nation to consider the benefits of physical activity on mental health. The campaign aims to raise awareness by asking people to share personal stories on social media of how exercise has helped them to improve their mental health, using the #RunForWellbeing hashtag.

The #RunForWellbeing initiative recognises the growing evidence suggesting that exercise can not only reduce symptoms of depression but can also lead to a variety of other mental health and lifestyle benefits including: better sleep, increased energy levels, improved mood, and increased motivation and confidence to engage in leisure activities.

A national charity partner for the Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon 2020, Charlie Waller Memorial Trust is offering 50 charity places to the sold-out event, taking place in March. Runners will have the opportunity to get up and active while raising money for a valuable cause, and will be supported through engaging and informative resources containing expert advice on training and looking after their own, and others’, mental wellbeing.

The Charlie Waller Memorial Trust was established in 1997 in memory of Charlie Waller, who took his own life at the age of 28 whilst suffering from depression. The charity was founded to raise

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awareness of mental health issues, ensure that young people are supported to recognise the signs of depression in themselves and others, and make sure expert help is available when needed.

Through the provision of training and resources, the Charlie Waller Memorial Trust equips young people with the tools they need to take care of their mental health, and encourages those who may be depressed, or have other mental health issues, to seek help. The charity also trains and educates parents, teachers, university staff and employers to be able to spot when a young person might be in trouble and to offer the necessary first line support.

The charity works with a network of over 40 highly skilled mental health trainers, who deliver training across the UK on a daily basis.

Through the #RunForWellbeing initiative the charity is encouraging the nation to lace up their trainers and experience the benefits of exercise on their mental health. Members of Charlie Waller Memorial Trust’s team of Saucony Cambridge Half Marathon runners will be champions of the #RunForWellbeing initiative, supporting the charity’s awareness raising by documenting their training journeys and by raising vital funds.

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I’d like to thank again the terrific effort put in by so many volunteers led by Mike Chinery-Colyer to put up the annual Christmas lights and Ian Newstead, his family and his team for masterminding another amazing Switch On event. It was the fiftgeenth they have done and I think one of the best I can remember.

Without so many volunteers and the co-operation of shopkeepers and others these events would not happen and we would all be the poorer.

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Whatever the outcome of national politics and Brexit, in what is a turbulent time, there is still so much we can do here as a community in Ely to make our city a better place and I look forward to working with you all to do so during 2020. The Mayoress and I wish you all a Happy New Year, let’s make it a good one for Ely.

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The Chorister Experience Find Your Voice - Saturday 18 January 2020 For Boys in Years 2 and 3. Find your voice and sing Evensong with the famous Cathedral Choir under the Octagon Tower.

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This course offers an introduction to Japanese culture and history, focussing on the influence of Zen and folklore on Japanese art and cinema, literature and haiku. It also examines the 2011 tsunami and Fukushima disaster, the recovery and what this says about modern Japan. There will also be the opportunity to visit the Dojima sake brewery at Fordham.

• Venue: Ely Library, beginning Wednesday 15 January 2020, 10.30am -12pm • The course fee is £40 (plus £30 for the optional trip to the sake brewery) but come along to the first session for free and sign up afterwards!

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

A Women-led, Global, Ecumenical Movement FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2020, 1.30pm at Ely Methodist Church Rise, Take Your Mat and Walk The World Day of Prayer is an international, interchurch organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers.

Come and join in with the local service in Ely, taking place at Ely Methodist Church, starting at 1.30pm (note earlier start time). Why not come along and find out more about the theme and Zimbabwe.

On Friday 6 March services will be held nationwide and worldwide on the theme of ‘Rise, take your mat and walk’, prepared this year by women of Zimbabwe. They encourage us all to reflect on the difficulties and unrest that have plagued their country over many years. They share the challenges they have met and the hopes they have for the future. They encourage us to ‘Rise, take your mat and walk’ with them as they continue their often turbulent journey towards full reconciliation.

All are welcome to attend – men, women, young people, and children. Refreshments will be served after the service. Further info from Celia: 07810 782641 or see the website: www.wwdp.org.uk

The Day of Prayer is celebrated in over 170 countries. It begins in Samoa – with prayer in native languages travelling throughout the world – through Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas, before finishing in American Samoa more than 36 hours later.

HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED WITH HIGH QUALITY TEACHING FROM TUTOR DOCTOR Your local Tutor Doctor office has been providing high quality, inhome tutoring for learners of all ages and stages in the local area for about a year now. In this time, students and families have seen the impact of our brand of tutoring, first hand. Our work makes a real difference to the lives of students, who make sustained and rapid progress over the course of the tutoring. What this means, in real terms, is that the students often end up with greater choices and life opportunities as a consequence of the tutoring they receive.

Ours is a high-quality tutoring process, one which, we like to think, sets the ‘gold-standard’ for tutoring. It is a highly personalised service that we offer. It begins with a free, in-home consultation, continues with the personalised matching up of a tutor to the student, and is followed by regular oversight of the tutoring process to ensure that everything is going well. We have a clear process for selecting the tutors that work with us; all are skilled, background checked and passionate about what they do.

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ELY CINEMA JAN 20

The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB Wednesday 8 January: 7pm (doors and bar 6.30pm) 190 mins approx.

NT Encore: Midsummer Night’s Dream (12A)

Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy of a feuding fairy King and Queen features an all-star cast. As their dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations… with hilarious, but dark consequences.

A dream world of flying fairies, contagious fogs and moonlight revels.

Sunday 12 January: 7.30pm · 101 mins.

Please use it - or lose it!

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

Royal Opera House and National Theatre Screening prices: £15 / £14 / £12 members Note: +10% booking fee on all tickets Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required).

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

Advance tickets: Online; At the Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely; By telephone: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri, 10am – 4pm); On the door at the Maltings half an hour before the film starts (cash/ cheque/credit card).

Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.

The Aeronauts (PG)

In 1862, pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher (Eddie Redmayne) teams up with daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren (Felicity Jones) to advance knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history.

While their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world, they face physical and emotional challenges as the ascent becomes a fight for survival. Mild threat, injury detail.

Tuesday 21 January: 7.30pm · 118 mins.

Judy (12A)

Back by popular demand. It’s 1968. With her ex-husband (Rufus Sewell) demanding custody of her children and struggling to pay a $4 million tax bill, fragile Hollywood legend Judy Garland (Renée Zellweger) takes up a sold-out residency at London’s Talk Of The Town nightclub. Can she keep it together so the show can go on? Judy captures the waning days of a beloved performer. Scenes of drug misuse, infrequent strong language.

Thursday 23 January: 7.30pm · 109 mins.

The Good Liar (15)

Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren star as a conman and a chintzy widow in a sparky drama of deception. Con artist Roy can hardly believe his luck when he meets well-to-do widow Betty online. As Betty opens her home and life to him, Roy is surprised to find himself caring about her, turning a cut-and-dry swindle into the most treacherous tightrope walk of his life.

Very strong language, strong violence, gory image, sexual violence, nudity.

Sunday 26 January: 7.30pm · 130 mins.

Knives Out (12A)

A ‘pitch perfect’ black comedy whodunnit featuring an all-star cast.

Described as a modern take on the murder mystery genre, the film follows a family gathering gone horribly awry, after the family patriarch’s death leads a master detective to investigate. Knives Out is a sly, wry and nimble homage to the murder mysteries of yesteryear, with a modern spin.

Brief bloody images, moderate sex and suicide references, strong language.

Wednesday 29 January: 7.45pm (doors and bar 7.15pm) 155 mins approx.

ROH Live: La bohème

Puccini’s opera of young love in 19th century Paris is packed with beautiful music, including lyrical arias, celebratory choruses for Act II’s evocation of Christmas Eve in the Latin Quarter and a poignant final scene. Richard Jones’s production perfectly captures La bohème’s mixture of comedy, romance and tragedy.

Thursday 30 January: 7.30pm · 110 mins.

Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC).

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Cats (PG)

A musical fantasy film based on Andrew Lloyd Webber’s stage musical of the same name. Cats tells the story of a tribe of cats called the Jellicles who must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. With memorable music and dance, the starry cast brings this imaginative adaptation to sparkling life.

Some thematic elements, peril and rude humour.

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EAST CAMBRIDGESHIRE SCHOOLS’ ART EXHIBITION Babylon Gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm with free entry. For the eleventh year running, Babylon Arts and Ely-Hereward Rotary Club are hosting the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery in Ely. The exhibition features 10 schools, including the work of over 200 local children and young people, ages 4 - 19yrs. Three prizes of art materials will be awarded in each age category, generously funded

by Tindalls Ltd. and Ely Hereward Rotary Club. The schools involved in 2020 are: Bottisham Village College, Ely College, King’s Ely, The Lantern Community Primary School, Littleport Community Primary School, Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Mepal and Witcham Primary School, Soham Village College, The Weatheralls Primary School and Witchford Village College.

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SOUL AND SERENITY FAYRE

10am-5pm at The Maltings Hosted by PositivEly Treated.

It’s time to find your calm, in this hectic world where we are all moving so fast.

It’s time to find your calm, amongst the stresses and struggles of life. With a wide range of therapists offering taster sessions, wonderful stall holders offering products to kick start the year on a great note and some truly lovely readers joining us to, it’s

going to be incredible! We will be hosting a series of Talks and Workshops (More on those soon!) but we promise they’ll be diverse, stimulating and not to be missed! For further info, please email - matthew@positivelytreated. co.uk

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LIVING WILLOW WORKSHOP WELNEY10AM - 4PM Learn how to design, build and maintain living willow structures for private gardens or public spaces. These can be large and may need a vehicle big enough to transport the finished item. For larger structures there is an outdoor area to work sheltered from rain, but it can get windy, hot or cold. Remember to wear suitable clothes. Willow is freshly cut during the week before this workshop, so make sure you let Jane know your plans and ideas. INFO: https:// workshops.frostart.co.uk/events/living-willow-structures/

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ELYSIAN WINTER BEER FESTIVAL A weekend with hundreds of different beers on offer at Ely Maltings. A must for Beer lovers! (poster on page 45)

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SING-ALONG-ASOUND OF MUSIC! St Peter’s Church, Wilburton 4.30pm Dress up and join in! (poster on page 43)

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THE CHORISTER EXPERIENCE 10.30am-5pm Ely Cathedral. The Chorister Experience is a brand new event for boys in Years 2 and 3. It gives them a taste of life in Ely Cathedral Choir, and culminates in the chance to sing Evensong under the famous Octagon Tower. Along the way they’ll have a chance to dress in choir robes, meet the current choristers and discover the fascinating history of one of England’s most famous ancient buildings. The day consists of singing games and workshops led by the Cathedral’s professional www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 37

music team, as well as arts and crafts activities, and ends with Evensong which starts at 4pm. Participants are fully supervised throughout the day by the Cathedral’s staff (all of whom are trained in Safeguarding and fully DBS cleared) and there are separate events for parents and guardians.A cooked lunch is provided, as are refreshments throughout the day. Each boy will go home with a goodie bag and - we hope - the memory of a fantastic day of music-making, All participants must register in advance for the day.

Please contact us on 01353 660336, 01353 660311 or music@elycathedral.org to find out more.

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BABYLON ARTS STUDY DAY 9.30 for 10am4pm. £25/ £30 including lunch. Still Life Painting - Study the different meanings of everyday items and foodstuffs in the painted still lives of northern and southern Europe. We will explore the work of 17th century Dutch artists de Heda, Claesz, de Heem, Kalf and Peeters; 18th century Spanish painters Cotán and Melendez and 18th century French artists Chardin and Vallayer-Coster.

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THE BEST IN COMEDY Anglia Comedy Co. present an evening of comedy at the Maltings Ely. (poster on page 45)

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CROWNS AND GOWNS A stunning exhibition at the Cathedral lasting through until March (pages 40-41) ELY COCKTAIL WEEKEND AT THE MALTINGS 12- 5pm each day. The Maltings and RBK are joining forces to bring you wonderful people of Ely and surrounding areas our First Cocktail Weekend! Tickets available from RBK and The Cutter on Ely Riverside.

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TIARA MAKING WORKSHOP - BEGINNERS Haddenham Art Centre 10am - 2pm by Spoilt Rotten Beads at Haddenham Art Centre. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/600664304039615/

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SPARKLING VALENTINE CONCERT Ely Cathedral - Save the date - more details to follow. Tickets £28 reserved and £20 unreserved (including glass of bubbly) https://www.elycathedral.org/ events/sparkling-valentines-concert

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SUPER HEROS WITH BEAR INK COMICS Haddenham Gallery 10.30am - 3pm (1/2 hour for lunch) Create your very own Super Hero or Action Hero! February Half Term Workshop for children and their grown ups. Spend the morning session creating, drawing and coming up with your very own superhero, from their look to what powers they will have to their iconic superhero pose. £25 per child (5+) Get more information on all our worshops at http://haddenhamartscentre. org.uk/workshops/ or call on 01353 749188 - 20 High Street, Haddenham, CB6 3XA

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BABYLON ARTS STUDY DAY 9.30 for 10am-4pm. £25/ £30 including lunch.

‘Taste, Expense, State and Parade’ - Art Collecting in the East Anglian Country House. This session will explore the travels, tastes and knowledge of the English gentleman and connoisseur. Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, Cambs CB7 4AU T: 01353 616991 E: office@babylonarts.org.uk

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FEAST FOR THE EYES, MEALS IN ART WITH FIONA LUCRAFT Haddenham Gallery 10am - 3pm (1/2 hour for lunch) £25.

Lunch is available to pre-order from our café or bring your own. This coincides with the Fitzwilliam Museum exhibition Feast and Fast:The Art of Food in Europe 15001800 running 26.11.19-26.4.20. Discover how meals have been depicted in a selection of paintings, from a sumptuous medieval banquet to 19th century Impressionist picnics. £25 per person Get more information on all our worshops at http://haddenhamartscentre.org.uk/workshops/ or call on 01353 749188 - 20 High Street, Haddenham, CB6 3XA

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COVENEY VILLAGE HALL QUIZ NIGHT The first quiz night of 2020! £3 per person, teams of 4 people. If you don’t have a full team then still come along, we often have others willing to make up a team. Bar opens at 7.30pm, quiz starting at 8pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/2579425482133975/

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER Rise, Take Your Mat and Walk at Ely Methodist Church 1.30pm (page 34)

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HUNDRED WATT CLUB An evening of burlesque and vaudeville at Ely Maltings. 18+ only (page 45) BABYLON ARTS STUDY DAY 9.30 for 10am-4pm. £25/ £30 including lunch.

The Cabinet of Curiosities and Modernity This session will examine the relationship between the objects and the acquirer, the collected and the collector.

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PAGAN FAYRE 10am - 5pm at the Maltings. Keep an eye out on social media for more information (page 45)

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ELY CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT 7.30pm at Ely Cathedral, Conducted by Andrew Parnell with BackBeat Percussion and soloists Tara Bungard and Charlie Penn. Includes Ely Youth Choir.

For more details and ticket prices visit the website www.elychoralsociety.org (page 42)

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DICK WHITTINGTON THE MALTINGS RUNNING UNTIL Sun 5th Jan Ely’s Magical Pantomime Adventure at the Maltings Info: www.kdtheatre.co.uk ART EXHIBITION THE OLD FIRE ENGINE HOUSE RUNNING UNTIL Sun 2nd Feb 2020 Anthony Day & Richard Neal Upper Gallery - Anthony Day. Returning for his 52nd show at The Old Fire Engine House with new pieces from this Spring and unseen work from his portfolio.

Mostly using gouache, Anthony depicts Fen landscapes and views from his home. Lower Gallery - Richard Neal. “So much has changed in the world but still the Fens remain constant and resolute. I’m still out there interpreting the Fen landscape and people in paint and pencil in my own unique and humorous style.” www.theoldfireenginehouse.co.uk FLOODLIT SWAN FEEDS AT WELNEY RUNNING UNTIL 29th FEB 6.30pm on Saturdays and Sundays only. More info: https:// www.wwt.org.uk/wetlandcentres/welney/whats-on/ floodlit-swan-feeds/2772

AFTERNOON SWAN FEEDS AT WELNEY RUNNING UNTIL 8th MARCH 3.30pm Spend an afternoon at a winter wild swan feed enjoying this experience from the comfort of a centrally-heated hide. More info: https://www.wwt.org.uk/ wetland-centres/welney/whatson/330pm-swan-feeds/5461

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Crowns & Gowns at Ely Cathedral 1 February - 15 March 2020 We are very excited to tell you about a new exhibition ‘Crowns & Gowns’, which will feature amazing costumes and memorabilia from some of the most notable productions filmed at Ely. It was with much trepidation that Ely Cathedral welcomed its first major film crew in 2006. For the staff, volunteers and community, it was certainly a baptism of fire, but one we somehow survived with a reputation for integrity and professionalism, which resulted in ongoing enquiries from film location scouts.

Elizabeth: The Golden Age (2006) was the first major film to use Ely as a location since 1985.

With a stellar cast headed by Cate Blanchett and Clive Owen the production consisted of over 200 extras and crew, many of whom were on site for over six weeks with The Lady Chapel and Nave featuring prominently. The exhibition will include three stunning dresses worn by Cate Blanchett in her role as Elizabeth I and one of the outfits worn

by Joseph Fiennes who plays Robert Dudley. The Cathedral itself was acknowledged in the making of the film and we were presented with an award for Best Film Location by Creative England.

Several other films followed with equally impressive casts and costumes. The Other Boleyn Girl (2008) is based on the popular novel by Philippa Gregory and is the story of Mary, sister to Henry VIII’s second wife, Anne. The film starred Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson in the leading roles alongside Kristen Scott Thomas. The nave provided the backdrop for Henry VIII’s court and Anne’s Coronation. The exhibition features two fabulous Tudor courtier dresses plus the replica of the pearl ‘Boleyn’ necklace which Anne was famous for wearing in many of her portraits.

For The King’s Speech (2010) the Octagon and Transepts were meticulously transformed into the interior of Westminster Abbey. This incredibly talented team of carpenters and designers had to ensure the set precisely emulated the BBC’s archive footage and photographs of the coronation of George VI. Filming took place over 3 days and

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these particular scenes included the actors Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Derek Jacobi. The two costumes we have as part of the exhibition are the formal military uniform worn by Colin Firth in many key scenes of the film, and a dress worn by Claire Bloom who played Queen Mary.

Macbeth (2014) was based on the Shakespeare play and starred Michael Fassbender in the title role and the actress Marion Cotillard as Lady Macbeth. Much of the filming at Ely took place over several nights in order to create the most suitable environment for the scenes. The Nave and South transept featured heavily while the Lady Chapel was transformed into the banqueting hall where the ghost of Banquo appears. Three costumes are on display from this film and include Macbeth’s principal outfit and one worn by one of the three Witches.

The latest, and by far the most high profile filming to feature in Crowns & Gowns, is the Netflix TV series, The Crown. Once again Ely portrayed Westminster Abbey for two scenes which depict significant events in the life of our Queen; her wedding and coronation. Several extras were recruited to play VIPs and guests for the wedding of Princess Elizabeth to Philip Mountbatten, Duke of Edinburgh, depicted by actors Claire Foy and Matt Smith. Other prominent members of the cast, who could be found chatting in the Refectory drinking tea, were John Lithgow and Dame Harriet Walter who played Sir Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine.

Crowns & Gowns will include several costumes from this production including the coronation dress of HM Queen Elizabeth and both her ceremonial crowns alongside the only official replica of the Coronation Chair. The original seat dates back to 1300 and has been used at the coronation of British monarchs when they are invested and crowned.

The ‘Crowns & Gowns’ exhibition, located in the Lady Chapel will be in situ from 1st February to 15th March 2020.

1 February - 15 March A fabulous collection of costumes, jewels, props and behind the scenes images from some of the major Hollywood movies filmed at Ely Cathedral.

This fascinating exhibition in the Lady Chapel will showcase some of the most iconic gowns and outfits from Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Other Boleyn Girl, The King’s Speech, Macbeth and The Crown

Box Office: 01353 660349 www.elycathedral.org Entrance to Exhibition: £8 (Includes entrance to Cathedral) Cathedral Pass holders: £5. Sunday Admission: £5 Follow us on www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine

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13th June to 18th July 2020 Plans are underway for the Isle of Ely Arts Festival 2020

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SAVE THE DATE! 15th February 2020

We’d love to hear from you if you have an arts event or activity you’d like to include within the festival or if you would like to lend a hand.

The Festival is coordinated by a team of volunteers and local organisations and brings together a range of events & workshops including music, dance, theatre, visual arts, poetry and more!

The theme for 2020 is ‘Carnival’.

If you have an event or activity you’d like to include in the Festival or are able to volunteer please email: isleofelyartsfestival@hotmail.com @isleofelyartsfestival

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR MORE DETAILS ON LOCAL SOCIAL, NEWS & MEDIA PLATFORMS

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Ely-Hereward Rotary Club

Friday 10th January to Sunday 26th January 2020 For the eleventh year running, Babylon Arts and Ely-Hereward Rotary Club are hosting the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery in Ely. The exhibition features 10 schools, including the work of over 200 local children and young people, ages 4 - 19yrs.

Three prizes of art materials will be awarded in each age category, generously funded by Tindalls Ltd. and Ely Hereward Rotary Club.

The schools involved in 2020 are: Bottisham Village College, Ely College, King’s Ely, The Lantern Community Primary School, Littleport Community Primary School, Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Mepal and Witcham Primary School, Soham Village College, The Weatheralls Primary School and Witchford Village College.

The gallery is open Tuesday to Sunday, 12pm to 4pm with free entry.

Babylon Gallery

Waterside, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4AU www.babylonarts.org.uk | 01353 616991 | office@babylonarts.org.uk Babylon Arts (operated by ADEC) is a registered charity 1043179 and company: 02999055.

Ely Hereward Rotary is a registered charity: 1116861.

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Hiam Sports & Social Club, Prickwillow Ely CB7 4UU -A friendly club with a licensed bar, excellent dance floor, ample parking and free wifi. Tel: 01654 688269

January 2020 Saturday 4th: Country with Nigel Slater plus The Record Machine £6.50 members £8 non-members Sunday 5th: Tea Dance with David Ingley 2pm-5pm £4.50 members £6.00 non-members, including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Saturday 11th: Rock'n'roll with Miss Katie and the Mustangs with DJ The Professor,£6.50 members £8 non-members doors open 7pm Friday 17th: Line Dance Disco £5 members £6.50 non-members Saturday 18th: Ballroom & Sequence with David Last , 8pm-11pm £5.50 members £7.00 non-members Saturday 25th: Ballroom & Sequence with Chris Johnson , 8pm-11pm £5.50 members £7.00 non-members

February 2020 Saturday 1st: Country with Chris James plus The Record Machine £6.50 members £8 non-members Sunday 2nd: Tea Dance with Richard Keeling 2pm-5pm £4.50 members £6.00 non-members, including tea/coffee and biscuits.

Saturday 8th: Rock'n'roll with Back Beat Jivers plus DJ The Professor,£6.50 members £8 nonmembers Doors open 7pm Saturday 15th: Ballroom & sequence with Chris Booth , 8pm-11pm £5.50 members £7.00 non-members Friday 21st: Line Dance Disco £5 members £6.50 non-members

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Don’t forget to keep up with events and activities on Facebook (Cambridgeshire Libraries), Twitter (@cambslib), and Instagram (cambslib).

Chinese New Year Sat 18th Jan 10am-12pm Donation welcome - Celebrate the Year of the Rat with crafts, stories and refreshments at Ely Library.

Look out for The Library Presents’ Spring 2020 season of arts events, performances and workshops, coming soon to Cambridgeshire Libraries.

Imbolc Craft Fair Sat 1st Feb 9.30am-3pm Free entry - Observe the start of Celtic spring with some fresh adornments for you or your home! Browse, covet and buy a marvellously varied range of wares from local makers, crafters and practitioners; including photography, jewellery, handmade books, woodwork, fabric art, and lots more...

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

Harry Potter Night Thurs 6th Feb 5-6pm Free Are you ready for the Triwizard Tournament? Find out if you’re magic or muggle at our Harry Potter Book party!

LGBT+ Rainbow Library Sat 8th Feb 10am-12pm Free Discover more about LGBT+ History Month and meet representatives from organisations like Encompass Network and The Kite Trust. A fun, social morning for people of all ages and backgrounds, from within or without the LGBT+ community.

Ely Museum for Kids Tues 18th Feb 10am-12pm Free Half term activities, artefacts and costumes with Ely Museum.

Kinetic Science Sat 22nd Feb 10.30am-12pm or 1-2.30pm £3 per child. Dress as a CSI agent, gather clues and solve a murder in this Forensics and Crime-Solving session!

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lll The Arts Society - Ely (formerly EDFAS) Next Meeting Thursday Feb 20th at 7pm for 7.30pm. Susie Harries will give an illustrated lecture entitled `Man and Animals in Art` What artists portraying animals are trying to tell us about ourselves. Visitors welcome £7 We meet usually at the Old Palace, Palace Green, Ely on the third Thursday of the month for nine months of the membership year. We don’t meet in January, August or December.

The lecture starts at 7.30 p.m. and lasts about an hour. Please feel free to bring a friend. We ask for a donation of £7.00 from those who are not members. Contact our Chairman, Constance Heald (01353.775391) or any members of the present Committee for further information www.theartssocietyely.org.uk/ Ely Arts Society Ely Art Society is an active and friendly society. It meets on the second Friday of each month, 19:30-21:30 at the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Annual fee is £35 pounds.

Membership includes art demos, and the opportunity to exhibit the Annual Exhibition in July. More information at our website www.elyartsociety.com or contact us at elyartsociety@gmail.com. Guest are welcome to attend for nominal fee and new members are always welcome.

Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 6-9.00pm £3/session we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely Tel: 01353 664000 Ely Watercolour Workshop The E.W.W. is an informal group of artists who love to paint in watercolour. Ely College on Tuesday evenings during term time, 6.30 - 9.00 p.m. The EWW holds two exhibitions a year in the Almonry restaurant, one at Easter and one in October. Membership fees are £20 per half year. Sarah Ruff: 01353 614495 Ely Guild of Woodturners We exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this beautiful ancient craft.

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demonstration by a visiting expert and we even squeeze in a raffle, chat and a cup of tea! Anyone is welcome to attend two or three meetings as a guest before committing themselves to membership, which is currently just £35 per annum. email: Louise on publicity@ elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk for more info. www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and Twitter @ElyWoodturners.

CAMPAIGN GROUPS

CBWIN Campaign We aim to bring people together who are concerned about the waste incinerator plan submitted by Amey Cespa for the Cambridge area. As residents, we intend to provide independent information that is not from waste industry sponsored reports. We want all locals affected by this plan to be able to make an informed choice, and to ensure that decision makers act on what the public want.

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

Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign We are raising awareness and helping with the resettlement of two refugee families in the local area. The Campaign is supported by many individuals and organisations in the region, and further details of the group’s work can be found on its website. For more information, please contact: info@elyrrc.co.uk

CHARITIES (National)

Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Working with and for older people, providing a wide range of services and support helping older people remain independent in their own homes. Many volunteer opportunities to include weekly befriending visits. Free to attend, events held regularly. Tel: 0300 666 9860, email informationservices@ageukcap.org.uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk Facebook: /AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM

Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) We are a friendly and inclusive amateur theatre group and have been running in Ely for 50years.

We produce musical theatre shows and try to do 2 productions a year. We also have social and fundraising events throughout the year.

We welcome adults members from 18yrs+ and children from 8yrs+. Visit our website at www.cattheatrecompany.co.uk or contact our membership officer Viv Aggett, email: Catmembership@outlook.com or phone 01353 699379 Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888. We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. www.facebook.com/ elyamateurdramatics.org / elyamateurdramatics / @DramaEly Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema. We meet in The Old Palace, King’s School, Palace Green, Ely at 7.30 pm. For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959.

Full programme: www.elyfilmsociety.com Ely Arts Theatre Want to find out about everything that is going on in the theatre and performance arts in and around Ely? Then join the Ely Arts Theatre network. Ely Arts Theatre is a community all about promoting all things theatre and performance or visual arts in Ely and the surrounding East Cambridgeshire area. We want to get more bums on seats for Ely & East Cambridgeshire theatre and performance arts events! So join the community at: www.elyartstheatre.org Twitter - @ elyartstheatre. www.facebook.com/ elyartstheatre

Ely Theatregoers Club The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am. For further info on future events see our website :www. elytheatregoers.co.uk email:butlersandra085@ gmail.com / Tel:07887 240483

DANCE

East Cambs Dancing for Fun Beginners Line Dancing Thursday 6.30 - 7.15pm. £2 weekly. Regular Line Dancing Class every Thursday 7.30pm – 9pm. Relaxed, pleasant friendly atmosphere. Great for your fitness and memory. Tea Dance every Tuesday 2-4pm. A combination of live & recorded music. £3 entry.

Small charge for refreshments. Brooklands Centre, The Brook, Sutton, Ely, CB6 2QQ Please contact Peter or June for more info 01353 725774 Ely Playford Dance Group Dance in the style from Jane Austen. Friendly group. All dances walked through. No partner or experience necessary. Little Downham Village Hall CB6 2SY. 7.30pm -10pm 1st and 3rd Friday of the month £3. Contact: enquire@elyplayford. org / Tel: 01353 440170 Ely and Littleport Riot Ely and Littleport Riot women’s Morris dancers will be welcoming new members to our practices at 8pm on Fridays at Centre E, Barton Road, Ely. A women’s Morris side based in Ely. If you would like to join us or book us for an event please get in touch or come along to Centre E in Barton Road where we practice from 8pm on Friday evenings. We perform at various events around the area. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk / Website:http//www.elriot.co.uk Hiam Sports and Social Club (Prickwillow) Regular Line Dancing every Wednesday - InStep Line Dance Classes with Rick & Chris. Members £4 and non members £4.50 - Starts at 8pm.

Ends at 10.20pm and every 3rd Friday LINE DANCE REQUEST DISCO with Trixie Trish & DJ Lee with the Record Machine Line Dance Request Disco. Admission at the door ONLY £5 members £6.50 non-members. Starts at 7pm.

Ends at 11.45pm. Also every First Saturday Live Country Music & Line Dance Act & Disco support. Members £6.50. Guest £8. At the door.

Doors Open at 7pm. Ends at 11.45pm.

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Little Thet’ Scottish Country Dancing Dancing in the Paradise Sports Centre on the First and Third Fridays of the month - not July or August. 8-10pm. No experience or a partner necessary. Just come along and have some fun and exercise - wear soft, flat shoes. Weekly fee is £4 with under 16s (accompanied by an adult) free. Contact Penny Tipler 01353 658275 or sheenah.adkins@btinternet.com Sutton Masque We are a relatively new Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Wednesday at 8pm in Witcham Village Hall and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

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EDUCATION

Ely College Community Education We provide a wide range of evening classes for adults, from arts and crafts, languages, to cookery, exercise and more. For full details of what’s on offer please visit our website or contact us for more information. Tel: 01353 664853, Email: community@elycollege.co.uk, Website: www.elycollege.com/community Twitter: @ElyCommEdu Ely & District University of the Third Age(U3A) Ely U3A has monthly General Meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2) to come along to one of the monthly talks and afterwards, have the chance to meet members over a cup of coffee or tea. www.u3a.sites.org/ely Chairman: elyu3achair@gmail.com Ely Lifelong Learners Ely Lifelong Learners is a group (affiliated with Cambridgeshire Alliance of Lifelong Learners) which aims to provide courses in Ely for adults keen to continue learning. Our next course is Japanese Culture with tutor Julian Sedgewick. It offers an introduction to Japanese culture and history focussing on the influence of Zen and folklore on Japanese art, cinema, literature and haiku. There will also be the opportunity to visit the Dojima sake brewery at Fordham. The 5 week course begins on Wednesday 15th January 2020 at Ely library 10:30am-12pm. The course fee is £40 (plus £30 for the optional trip to the brewery) but come along to the first session free and then sign up! For further information contact Anne at: awarham575@btinternet.com

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FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS

Ely Dining Club We meet on six selected Mon and Tues lunchtimes at The Poet’s House and welcome both men and women, and their guests. With interesting speakers and a lovely two course luncheon and coffee, the Ely Dining Club invites you to join them. Membership is £30 and the luncheon is £20. All funds raised go towards NSPCC projects in this region to help support children and young people at risk of abuse and neglect. For more details, please contact Sylvia Farmer on Tel: 01353 777373. or Email: sylvia. farmer2@btinternet.com Ely Community First Responders Our community first responders are volunteers who are trained by East of England Ambulance Service to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work. For more info please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@virginmedia.com / Facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Elysian Riding for the Disabled Group Meets on Tuesday mornings weekly at Old Tiger Stables, Soham. We are a self-funded affiliated charity and provide riding for disabled children from the Highfield Academys in Ely and Littleport.

We are always in need of Volunteers to help us with the riding on Tuesdays. You don’t have to be “horsey” or used to working with children as we will train you. If you think you might like to come and see us please call Viv Seymour on 01353 610164 or Ros James on 01353 969948 The Order of St Etheldreda The Order of St. Etheldreda is the fund-raising arm of Ely Cathedral Trust. If you would like further details on how to join The Order please contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org or tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s service organisations in the world. Inner Wheel is: Women in action working together to making a difference and improving lives. We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Joy Hockey 01353 663525 The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. For more details of your local club contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438

E: lionscluboflittleport@gmail.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club / Twitter; @LittleportLions Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment.

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

Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

The annual Aquafest fun day has been staged

by Rotary for 40 years as has the famous Ely Christmas Collection with Santa and Sleigh.

Varied fund raising events such as Big Band Concerts etc are organised, as are social visits to places of interest. If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@btinternet.com

HEALTH

Ely Heartbeat Health Walk Every Tuesday 2 pm, meets at entrance to Ely Cathedral, Minster Place, CB7 4DL. Grade 2, 60 minutes. www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Yoga Path with Vimala Sivananda Hatha Yoga brought to you at home, workplace or chosen venue. Tailored for your requirements. Or come to one of our classes.

Yoga asana (physical postures) breathing techniques, meditation / mindfulness techniques and more .....All abilities and ages welcome......

We provide the opportunity the experience is yours. 07984 582214 www.yogapathuk.co.uk, yogapathuk@gmail.com Yoga Studio Ely Free Satsangs 2019 4th Sunday of each month - 6.00 - 8.00pm. Yogic meditation, dharma talk, chanting, Q & A, good company. A relaxed format in a beautiful studio space and tranquil garden setting conducive to meditation and spiritual practice. Experience traditional yogic mediation techniques, devotional chanting and yoga philosophy in the company of other yogis and non yogis alike. Open to all, charitable donations accepted. Please check our website for more information; www.yogastudioely.co.uk Contact Bianca 01353 698090 - E-mail mark@ yogastudioely.co.uk - Little Downham. CB6 2TD

HISTORY

Ely & District Archaeological Society Talks are at the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely. Admission: Visitors £3 – Members free.

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

Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website: www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk Prickwillow Engine Museum The Museum at Prickwillow occupies the site of the original pumping station near the River Lark.

Visitors can enjoy ‘The Story of the Fens and it’s Drainage’. Following an introductory video, visitors can access, via a rising walkway through the heart of the Old Museum Building, photographic and information boards, displays of tools and artefacts associated with drainage and life in the fens, as well as the magnificent large working diesel engines, brought into life on event days.Tel: 01353 688380/720737. www.prickwillowmuseum.com; www.facebook. com/museumatprickwillow The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family drop-ins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355

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INTEREST GROUPS

City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association.

The Stores in the grounds of Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, Lynn Road, Ely is run by volunteers and is open as follows: - February to November inclusive Saturdays - 10.00am to 12 noon.

Mondays 6.30pm to 8.00pm except Bank Holidays, December, January and up to mid February. Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00 noon Membership for 2018-19 is £5.00 and members benefit from a 10% discount www.elyallotmentsandgardens.org Ely Bridge Club The club welcomes new members, regardless of experience. We play Monday afternoons and Tuesday evenings. Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e: elybridgeclub@gmail.com Ely and District Camra We are a friendly, local branch of The Campaign for Real Ale whose main aims are to promote real ales and cider, pubs in our area that serve these.

We organise the annual Winter Beer Festival and a range of social events for our members.

Membership of CAMRA includes free or reduced entry into beer festivals, reduced prices on beer and cider in some pubs, member’s discounts and access to What’s Brewing and Beer Magazine.

Email: contact@elyanddistrictcamra.com www.elyanddistrictcamra.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local Caravan Club. Monthly meetups and trips. Our next meets are To contact your local Camping and Caravanning Club email elydistrictccc@outlook.com. lll City of Ely Flower Club JANUARY 2020 -No Meeting 6th FEBRUARY 2020 -Flower Demonstration by Amy Jones from Cottenham. Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Rd, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm.

Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Entrance: Visitors £5 (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits). Further info: Margaret Dooling - 01353 610436 email: elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.uk Stuntney & District Gardening Club We hold regular meetings on the 1st Monday of each month at 7pm in Stuntney Social Club.

We have varied and interesting speakers. We welcome new members! Tel: 07775503595 The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs!! Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat.

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run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 - 12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely. www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors.Meetings are held September to June, on the 1st Thursday of the month (except January’s on the 9th) in the Community Room at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start, 9.15pm finish. We have varied and interesting speakers, displays and competitions, with plenty of time for chatting, buying and selling. For further info: Chris @ 01354 659358.

Ely Photographic Club The club meets at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely Wednesdays 7.30pm (annual subscription). We extend a warm welcome to all enthusiasts – novices, amateurs and professionals. We have a varied programme throughout the year encompassing all aspects of photography. Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 Ely & District Model Railway Club Come and join us and be part of a thriving model railway club. We meet on Tuesday as well as other times. Anyone over 18 interested in joining can visit us a couple of times to see if they like it. Then Membership is £10/month. In the first instance, please contact the Club Secretary on 01480 454857 or via e-mail: crofters@ntlworld. com to arrange a visit, or make contact via our website: www.elymrc.org.uk Ely Evening Scrabble Club For fun, practice and friendship, we are not competitive. If you love scrabble or want to learn, get more practice, make friends, come and join us. When: 3rd Monday monthly, next meeting 20th January 2020 Time: 7.15 pm start until 9.15 pm (approx), this allows for 3 games of 35 minutes to be played during the session Where: The High Flyer, 69 Newnham Street, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB7 4PQ Cost: all attendees to buy at least one drink (hot/cold) from the bar please Bring: scrabble boards/dictionaries (if you have them) notebook and pen for recording scores. Contact: Sheila on 07879863199 (text or call), email: mail@sheilawillson.plus.com Parking: at the back of the High Flyer, also Newnham Street/Paradise Car Park and nearby streets.

LANGUAGE & LITERATURE Ely English Language Cafe All welcome at High Flyer Pub Newnham Street Ely,Tuesday and Friday from 10.30 a.m for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367

ELY LIBRARY -Engage in the Afternoon 2nd Tuesday of the month 2-3.30pm Ely Library Speakers and activities, with refreshments. Free entry, but donations welcome.

-Hama Bead Club – 2nd Thurs of the month 3.45-4.45pm, £2 per child. Mosaics without mess! Design, manipulate and take home your piece of art. All materials provided.

-Lego Club – 1st and 3rd Thurs of the month 3.45-4.45pm, £1 per child. Build, play and make friends with the help of those little coloured bricks! Giant blocks for very small hands. Book in person at the library from the Saturday before each session.

-Scrabble Club – every Fri 10.30am-12.30pm, £1 per person.

-Board Games – every Saturday 1-3pm, free.

Come challenge your friends and family to a game – something for all ages and interests!

-Creative Tuesdays - every Tues 10.30am-12pm.

Bring your crafts and art projects to work on in friendly company.

-Baby Rhymetime - every Wed and Fri 2-2.30pm, free. New Volunteers welcome!

-Storytime - every Tues 10-10.30am Contact details for all events and activities are Ely. Referral@cambridgeshire.gov.uk, 0345 045 5225. lll Friends of Ely Library January 11th & February 8th - Friends’ Coffee Morning and Jigsaw Exchange 10am-12pm, Ely Library Meeting Room. 6 The Cloisters, Ely CB7 4ZH. 2nd Saturday of the Month. New members very welcome.

Fenprobe Talking News (for the Blind & Sight Impaired) The local audio compilation of local news papers., published weekly, is available to all those unable to read 12pt (most newspapers) comfortably. If not registered blind or partially sighted, an ophthalmologist or doctor will sign your application form to confirm eligibilty. The service is free and an Mp3 player is available, also free of charge. A volunteer will visit to explain the service and how to operate the player. Secretary: 01353 861153 email: jsmith9306@aol.com Fen Speak Fen Speak is a poetry and spoken word night which takes place in Ely (at the Babylon Arts Gallery) and features regular guest speakers as well as open mic performances. Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of Feb, April, June, August, Oct and Dec - doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Find us on Facebook or email elaine.ewart@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list.

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

MUSIC

Acoustic Evenings at West End House Come & Enjoy a friendly acoustic evenings with us at Ely’s cosy character local West End House, 16 West End, Ely, CB6 3AY 2nd and 4th Tuesdays.

7.30 - 11.00pm. We play in turns ‘around the room’ and there might be Folk Music, Country, A Golden Oldie or two, or even a Poem or Story. Perform yourself or just listen. Info:Liam (01353) 659614 or T: 07775094063 E: debrunliam@outlook.com West End House (01353) 662907 City of Ely Military Band We are a wind or military style band which performs at venues all over the eastern region. We include a variety of instruments from the woodwind and brass sections, plus percussion, and currently have a membership of approximately fifty members. We rehearse every Tuesday evening at Ely College, Downham Road.

New players are welcome. There are no auditions. www.elyband.co.uk -Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782 Ely Choral Society We are a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out. Tel: 07970 956401 / E:chairman@ elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia.

Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

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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 Area Music Centre The Ely Area Music Centre is a great opportunity for school-age students who have reached at least Grade 2 on an orchestral instrument to come and develop their skills with professional support, and to rehearse and perform as part of an orchestra! We meet at King’s School Ely Junior School, Barton Road, Ely, from 10am to 12.30pm on Saturdays during term time. For further details, please contact Cambridgeshire Music: 01480 373500, Email cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues. New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts. To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sing! Choirs Thursday evenings 8-9.30pm at Ely St John’s Primary School. Fun, singing pop, rock and songs from the shows, regular performances raising money for local good causes. No auditions and no need to be able to read music! For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our website www.singchoirs.com Sing! Together - a weekly music-making and singing group in Ely for people living with a dementia, memory loss and their carers, run by registered charity All In Sound. No experience is needed, just come along and enjoy the singing and music. Please contact Kathryn Rowland on 01353 662022 or email kathryn@allinsound.co.uk Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a community choir for young singers aged 11 and up. There are no auditions and no fees. The group sings a wide range of music styles, from Handel to Hairspray, trained by professional choir director,composer and conductor Andrew Parnell. Rehearsals on Mondays in term time, 6-7 pm in the Church Rooms at St. Mary’s Church, Ely. For more details email youth@elychoralsociety.org and find us on Facebook @elyyouthchoir

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust The group has a programme of walks and talks during the year. To find out about the Wildlife 52 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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

Ely Wildlife Watch Ely Wildlife Watch is a Wildlife Trust group run by volunteers with a passion for wildlife. It provides wildlife activities for infant & primary aged children and their families – a great chance to get outdoors and have wild fun with a variety of nature themed activities. For details contact helen@moorehse.co.uk or look for Ely Wildlife Watch on Facebook Willderland Farm We are a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife; benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com or website: www.willderland.com

NEIGHBOURHOOD

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

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

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

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS

Ely Baha’i community On the second Tuesday of every month (excluding January and August 2020) we host an evening of discussion on topical issues to do with personal & social transformation at The Ely Cathedral Conference Centre, (Simeon Room) Palace Green, Ely, CB7 4EW, 7:30 to 9.30 All our welcome, all faiths or none! A very warm & relaxed group trying to make a difference in our

daily life to contribute to the betterment of the world! For more info Tel or Text: 07746761519 - FB:Ely Baha’i community - email: elybahais@ gmail.com Christ Church North Ely Isle of Ely School.

Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Countess Free Church Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk lll Rich Tea Club All are welcome at Rich Tea Club which offers fun, faith and friendship for adults with learning disabilities plus any carers and friends. We meet on the first Sunday each month, 3-4.30pm at the Countess Free Church in Ely for tea and biscuits, and activities including singing, Bible stories, craft and drama. To find out more call Cate on 07425650454 or see www.countessely.co.uk lll Connect 4 Jesus Kids club for children in Primary school years 2-6. Meets every Wednesday in term time, 6pm7.15pm at the Countess Free Church in Ely for a snack, Bible story, time to share, and activities including crafts, cooking and games. Entry fee £1 per session. To find out more call 01353 662396 or see www.countessely.co.uk Ely City Church 15a Silver Street. Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158 www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Minister: Revd. Catherine Dixon on 01353 662426 Every Thursday 2-course lunch at 12 noon for 12.15 for just £5, no booking required. https://www. elyandnewmarketmethodists.org.uk/ely.htm Ely and District Spiritualist Church Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union First Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome. Visitors £2 and Members £1.

Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club Every Friday morning during term time from 10.00 to 11.00 at Powcher’s Hall on Firmary Lane (behind the Cathedral). Parents, carers and preschool children worship together with story, song and prayer. Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 St Mary’s Monday Club The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start. The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects. Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting. £1.00 per meeting.

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

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

Contact the Church Office: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ lll St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England Every Sunday 09.30 to 10.45 Traditional Service A Church of England sung service of Holy Communion in the Anglo-Catholic style of worship, using traditional language, followed by refreshments in St Peter’s Hall.

Every Tuesday 10.00 to 10.30 Said Holy Communion St Peter-in-Ely, Broad Street, Ely CB7 4BQ UK -A Church of England said service of Holy Communion, using traditional language.

All are welcome. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk & www.facebook.com/elystpeters or tel: 01353 656941 Ely Quaker Meeting Every Sunday at The Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely at 10.30. Visitors are welcome to join us. We come together in silence and stillness, for about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat. www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Rd, Ely Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson The Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement. We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 53

donation. Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

SCIENCE

Ely Astronomy Club (New venue) Meetings commence at 7.30pm in the Ovin Rm at the Cathedral Conference Centre. Informal, friendly and exciting. Beginners and families are welcome. Join us and journey to the stars!

2nd friday of the month from Sept - June (July & Aug no meetings) No admission fee, retiring collection. Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon. co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/ Ely Humanists Usually meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. 3rd Saturdays 10.00am – 11.30am. For info email: elyhumanistssec@gmail.com or visit http://ely. humanist.org.uk/

SOCIAL

Ely and District 41 Club A Club made up of past members of Round Table.

We meet on the 2nd Thursday of the month at The Almonry Restaurant 7.00 for 7.30. If you are a past Round Tabler living in the Ely area please get in touch. Nigel Davies.01353 721037 or njdavies1@aol.com LGBT+ in Ely & Cambridgeshire A LGBT+ group who meet on Fridays once a month for drinks at The Royal Standard in Forehill Ely from 7pm onwards or join us for brunch at Samovar on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month 10am -12noon. Other local events also organised at various times.

Email: lgbtqcambridgeshire@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/LGBTEly https://www.facebook.com/LGBTCambridgeshire Ely & District Probus Club The 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month at The Cathedral Centre, Palace Green Ely at 10:00.

Membership is open to all Professional and Business people resident in Ely and District who are fully or semi-retired. Companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings. Contact Charles Spottiswoode 01353 967014 Ely Branch Royal British Legion All meetings are held at 1930hrs in the Town House, 60-64, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS. New members always welcome. Contact Brian Crabtree Tel: 07533 593848 E: CityOfEly. secretary@rbl.community Ely City Trefoil Guild The Trefoil Guild is ‘Guiding for Adults’ and is celebrating its 75th Anniversary nationally this year. Ely Guild meets at the Old Dispensary on 54 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

the first Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm.

New members always made welcome.

Contact: Barbara on bjk17@btinternet.com Ely Tuesday Group Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month (except December when it is on the 2nd Tuesday) at the Old Dispensary, 13 St. Mary’s Street, Ely Refreshments are served from 10am, followed by a guest speaker from 10.30-11.30. All newcomers welcome. Contact Pamela Austin 01353 610825 Ely City Women’s Institute Where: The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. When: Second Monday of each month. Time: 7.15 for 7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm. We welcome new members to join us at any time of the year.

Please contact us via any of the following methods: Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/ home Email:ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Find us on Facebook: Ely City WI Ely Northwold Women’s Institute Every 2nd Wednesday in the month at 7.15pm in the Ely Cathedral Learning Centre, Palace Green , Ely, CB6 4EW apart from January when we have a post Christmas meal at a local venue. We have a varied and interesting programme that includes speakers, demonstrations and visits out. for info contact: rosemary.green5@talktalk.net Tel: 01353 661508

SPORT & FITNESS

Ely Archers We are a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments. Based in Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting).

Becoming an annual member of Ely Archers allows you the chance to shoot with us throughout the year: twice a week in Winter and three times a week in Summer. http://www. elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@ elyarchers.co.uk. Membership: membership@ elyarchers.org.uk Ely Victoria Badminton Club Tuesdays 7pm-10pm at Ely Paradise Sports Centre. A friendly BE registered badminton club, open to all competitive abilities from improvers to experts. With around 55 members the club demonstrates a good balance of competitive sport based in a very sociable environment. elyvicbad@gmail.com www.badmintonely.co.uk / Twitter @ElyVicBad Facebookwww.facebook.com/ elyvictoriaBadminton East Cambs Basket Ball Club Providing basketball for all ages, 8 and above of all standards, for boys and girls. Our sessions

are fun and competitive. If you would like to give the sport a go, are returning to the sport or have moved to the area looking for a new club, then get in touch or come to one of the training sessions. First session is free. Warriors training sessions: U12 team: Ages 8-11. Mon nights, 6:30pm-7:30pm. Kings School Sports Hall. Cost £5 / U14 & U16 teams: Ages 12-15. Wed nights, 6:30pm-8pm. Kings School Sports Hall.

Cost £5 / Under 18 & men’s Senior teams: Ages 16+ Tuesday nights, 730pm-10pm. At the Hive Leisure Centre. Cost £6. For further info contact@ eastcambsbasketball.co.uk or visit: www.eastcambsbasketball.co.uk Ely Beet Sport & Social Club Predominately a Bowls Club, open 7 days a week with male and female teams playing in the Ely & District Bowls League, our bowling green is open from April to early September. For Members and signed in guests we have full size Pool & Snooker tables, Bingo, Darts, Dominoes, Cribbage and externally there’s a full-size Tennis court and children’s play area. We also have Fishing rights around the City. Our Function Hall and newly refurbished Committee Room / Kitchen are available for hire to members and non-members.

Tel: 01353 662029 / beetsecretary@gmail.com City of Ely Bowls Club Our Indoor club is open all year; and from May to September you can also play on our outdoor green. We are a family friendly club where any age can join in and have a game. Our U18 section meet on a Sunday morning for coaching and fun, and we hold a general turn up and play called a ‘drive’ on Monday & Friday mornings & Tuesday afternoons. If you are interested in giving bowls a try please call the club for details. www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Tel: 01353 665272 Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www. cityofely.play-cricket.come-mail: cityofely_cc@ hotmail.com Octagon Cycling Club We are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. We meet Wednesday & Thursday evenings for indoor spinning & summer training rides, and Saturday and Sunday mornings for long rides (30 to 80 miles) at varying speeds between 15 & 24+ mph depending on terrain. We aim to stay together & no rider is left behind. New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or

subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends.....plus quite a bit of banter! www. octagoncycling.com / octagoncyclingclub@ gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course. Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you.

For further information please call 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: Ron Grant : ron.grant@ntlworld.com. Tel: 01353 610743 Ely City Hockey Club We are based at and uses the astro turf pitch at Ely Outdoor Sports Association, just off the Downham Road/A10 roundabout. We’re a friendly club and welcome players of all ages and all abilities. We have a very active Junior section with nearly 100 boys and girls aged 6-16 years training weekly and competing against local clubs. Training times are (September – April): Juniors Tues 7-8pm / Ladies Tues 8-9.30pm / Mens Tues 8-9.30pm For more info : :www.pitchero.com/clubs/ elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288 / Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net Ely Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Club We are a very welcoming family club for all ages and abilities, our members range from beginners to 2nd degree Black Belts. Tang Soo Do is a traditional Martial Art; whilst teaching self defense and promoting fitness we also emphasise core values of respect and self control. We train at The Paradise on Tuesdays and The Hive on Thursdays (both 6.30-8.00pm), please feel free to come along and try a session. For more information call Mr Russell (instructor) on 07732746179 or email robertrussell_4@hotmail. co.uk

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lll Ely Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Hive Leisure Village, Ely - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.)

No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session. Find out more at: http://www.elyvikings.com / elyvikings@ outlook.com Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year.

Contact Andy on: andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk Facebook or watch our introductory video on YouTube by searching for “This is Korfball”.

City of Ely Netball Club City of Ely Netball Club offers netball training and competition for women and girls (from School Year 7) The Club has 2 adult squads and 2 junior teams and offers umpiring/coaching opportunities. It has England Netball CAPS accreditation. For more information: web: www. cityofelynetball.co.uk email: elycity@hotmail. co.uk / tel: 01353 662886 Ely Netball Club The club is a thriving club with currently 30 members of all ages and abilities and we encourage women to return to sport to get fit and healthy but also as a great social activity.

Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk / 07518 080362 Riding and Skating Ely (R.A.S.E.) Advocating for a new skatepark in Ely. Join RASE on Instagram and Facebook for events and competitions. FB/Riding and skating Ely lll Ely Rugby Club Ely Rugby Club is a strong club on and off the pitch promoting enjoyment for all and the Rugby core values of Teamwork, Respect, Enjoyment, Discipline and Sportsmanship. Our Minis section starts with U6s playing tag rugby and caters for children up to 11 years old (U12s). The Youth section provides for children from 12 years old (U13s) up to 18, at which time they can join the Senior section. Contact email - playrugby4ely@ gmail.com Website - https://elytigers.rfu.club/ Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre. Membership Secretary Richard Hill:secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club Based at Roswell Pits in Ely, Ely Sailing Club has over 35 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre able to offer complete 2 day training courses 56 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

from total beginner through to more advanced levels. Completion of a course includes club membership for the season too! Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. We offer a mix of fun recreational sailing together with regular race events for those who like their sailing to be more competitive. Full details can be found on our www.elysailingclub.org or by emailing: training. elysc@gmail.com ESC Model Yacht Fleet ESC radio controlled Model Yacht Fleet is based at Ely Sailing Club, in Roswell Pits, Ely. Set in an attractive freshwater setting, model yacht sailing is always interesting and fun and with a pontoon to launch from, you never even have to get your feet wet! Please note, we are not a separate club, but recognised as a fleet within Ely Sailing Club, comprised of club members. Membership is just £24. Racing follows normal sailing rules, with as many as up to 12 races per session depending on wind conditions. Racing takes place at the following times. Summer Season: April – October, Tuesday Evening 5pm – Dusk. Winter Season: November – March, Saturday afternoon 2pm – Onwards. If interested please contact the ESC Model Yacht Fleet Captain on 01353 626838 or by emailing: training.elysc@gmail.com Ely Squash Club Ely Squash club welcomes new members. We have 2 squash courts, changing rooms, car parking and bar. We are located near the new Cineworld cinema in Ely. Free membership for children and students. We have men and ladies teams in the Cambs squash league, as well as internal ‘box’ leagues for players of all abilities.

The squash courts are accessible to members 24/7, and the bar is open every evening Monday to Friday. Tel:01353 662156 www.elysquash. mycourts.co.uk Ely Table Tennis Club We hold weekly practice sessions at Ely College (Needhams Hall) every Monday and at Littleport Leisure Centre every Thursday. Both sessions run for ages and abilities from 6.30pm to 9.00pm.

FREE taster session for new members. Further sessions pay as you go. Adults £5.00, Under 18’s £3.00. One to one coaching available for everyone wanting to improve. All ages and abilities welcome to join the practice sessions and one of the clubs six league teams. For more information contact Karen Byford, Club Secretary, elytabletennis@gmail.com or visit www.elytabletennis.co.uk

Ely Tennis Club We are a community-based not-for-profit club committed to making tennis available to everybody in and around Ely. We offer junior and adults coaching courses, enabling players to develop their game as well as having fun. We also have a number of teams representing the Club, playing teams around the County both home and away. Last, but not least, we organise social events throughout the year. More info from: www.elytennisclub.co.uk. For occasional play you can book courts via our website - cost to non-members is £8 p.h The Ely Walking Group We are an informal group of like minded walkers of all ages. We meet on alternate Sundays throughout the year, come rain or shine, without obligation. There are no subscription fees and our walkers participate at their own risk. Walks are usually circular, 6 - 8 miles long and can be up to 30 - 45 minutes drive from Ely. Each walk is led on a volunteer basis and all walkers are encouraged to share their own routes throughout the year. For more information please contact the walk coordinator, Nick, on 07551 158510 or email nickshippaac@gmail.com.

Walking Netball ‘Let’s Get Moving East Cambridgeshire’ brings you Walking Netball. This slowed down version of Netball is the perfect way to get out and active, whether you have never played Netball before or you haven’t played it for a while. Walking Netball is for women of all ages and abilities. Sessions run on Wednesday’s at Littleport Leisure Centre 7pm - 8pm. Your first session is free of charge and then future sessions will cost £4. For more information contact Sophie Edwards, Sophie.

Edwards@eastcambs.gov.uk or call 01353 616348

SUPPORT & CARE

Al-anon Family Support Group We are a support group for relatives and friends of anyone with an alcohol problem whether you still live with that person or not. We meet every Monday evening at 7.30 at the Centre E on Barton Road. Tel 02075932070 www.al.alanonuk.org.uk Care Network Cambs Supporting Volunteers, Encouraging Independence, Developing Good neighbour projects. Tel: 01954 211919 email: volunteering@care-network.org.uk Website: www.care-network.org.uk twitter @CareNetworkCamb Facebook: Care Network Cambridgeshire

Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

We are a support group for Bereaved people, offering a warm and friendly welcome at our Coffee Mornings in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Ely. Our meetings are on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 10.15am to 11.45am. Do come along if you have been bereaved, you will not only find support from our volunteers but also friendship and support from other members of the group. Contact Mary on 01353 659314 Cambridge Cruse 01223 302662 Death Café Drink tea. Eat cake. Discuss death. At a Death Cafe people come together in a relaxed setting to drink tea, eat cake and share their stories about death. Warning: feelings of relief, positivity and unexpected humour may occur. E: elydeathcafe@ gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m. to 12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present and the cared-for.

The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. For further information please contact Julie Day on Ely 612369 or 07968739406 Ely Foodbank The foodbank is run by volunteers and is available for those in need of short term help. Donations of food and toiletries can be left at Crates in Tesco, Sainsbury and Waitrose in Ely and for other areas please see our web site for details. Our Store is open on Tuesdays 9am - 1pm at Unit 15, Century Park, Chettisham where donations can also be received. Email:info@ely.foodbank.org.uk W: www.ely.foodbank.org.uk T: 01353 468626 Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support.

Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Meetings are on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Bell Holt Community Hall. We meet for support and socialising as well as listening to our programme of speakers. Contact Caroline Nickleson, Lead Volunteer on 07718191482 or Jenny Lowles Support Volunteer on 01353 669326 Happy Cafe Ely We are based in Julia’s Tearooms on the High Street and we hold meet-ups on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month from 10.30am until around noon. We use ideas and resources from www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 57

the national charity Action for Happiness and aim to create a friendly and welcoming place to meet other people with a shared interest in promoting happiness and wellbeing. Resources from Action for Happiness and a variety of books to support wellbeing are available to view in Julia’s Tearooms at any time. We look forward to welcoming you!

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

POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke?

Parkinson’s? Multiple Sclerosis? Muscular Dystrophy? or other long-term Neurological conditions? Come and join us at our established weekly classes in Ely, Littleport and Histon. If you have an interest in our area of work, our team would like to hear from you. Potential Staff and Volunteers Please get in touch. T: 07565 598193 E: posability3@gmail.com W: www.posability.org TMW ELY Touch My World Productions hosts TMW Ely, the 1st & 3rd Friday of every month. A fabulously fun evening of themed entertainment and activities for people with learning disabilities. Join us from 7pm – 9pm at Larkfields Resource Centre, High Barns, Ely, CB7 4SB. Facebook @touchmyworld For more info contact Suzie on 07739638817 or email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on Young Peoples’ Support – Centre 33 Ely Drop In Centre 33 operates from 24a Barton Road which is above Centre E, facing the car park.

We are open for drop in sessions from 2-5pm on Thursdays. Free to young people between the ages of 13 and 25 – we offer support with housing, sexual health, money & budgeting, mental health and emotional well-being, or just pop in for a coffee and a chat. Natalie Gildersleeve. natalieg@centre33.org.uk www.centre33.org.uk Tel: 0333 4141 809

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SOMEWHERE IN ELY Are you interested in the arts? Would you like to join a conversation about the kind of creative activities and artwork you’d like to see in Ely? With the support of Babylon Arts, local artist Amy Wormald is starting a project in January called Somewhere in Ely. She wants to talk to Ely residents about the kind of arts they like, have experienced and would like to see in Ely in the future. The project has been awarded funding from Arts Council England National Lottery Fund.

The idea is that local residents will be involved in commissioning 3 new temporary artworks or activities that will culminate at the Isle of Ely Arts Festival in summer 2020.

There will be some open discussions about the project at the Babylon Gallery in January – everyone is welcome to attend. Students from Ely College will also be taking part in the project.

If you’d like to find out more or get involved please contact Amy Wormald on 07753 836507 or alwormald@gmail.com

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Transforming Ely’s parish church for the 21st Century Do you live in Ely? If so, then you live in the parish of St Mary’s. It is your church. You have a historic right to be baptised in the church and for your funeral to take place there.

Over the church’s 800+ year history the outside has looked much the same but the inside has been transformed many times, (for example adding pews, an organ, or heating), to keep it up to date with the needs of the time.

Plans for the next exciting chapter in the story of St. Mary’s are developing – plans that continue to take care of our beautiful Grade 1 listed building, whilst adapting it for use in the 21st century. It is hoped that the work to make these changes will begin in 2021.

The plans include our desire that St Mary’s will be opened up for community use during the week by: • improving accessibility for all • making the space 100% flexible

Everyone who lives in Ely is invited to be part of these plans to transform the church building by: • visiting www.stmarysely.org and the planned changes • sharing your ideas on how the transformed building can best serve the needs of our community by emailing btp@stmarysely.org • coming to one of the consultation events at St Mary’s Church in February. Please see our website or church notice board for details.

for worship and other uses • replacing pews with chairs • Installing new electrics, heating, and audio/visual systems • improving creche and toilet facilities • creating more meeting rooms.

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