Elyi 53

ElyiMagazine Reflecting the Richness of Ely Life

EE FR

iNFORM u iNCLUDE u iNTRODUCE u iNSPIRE

JAN/FEB 2021 Issue No. 53

VACCINE ROLLOUT WELL UNDERWAY IN ELY AREA! PATIENTS URGED NOT TO CALL BUT WAIT TO BE CONTACTED

APPEAL FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS FIND GROUPS MEETING ONLINE

OF ELY LOCALCITY BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

EVENTS

COUNCIL UPDATE AND PICS FROM ELY MAYOR, SUE AUSTEN

Council Update

ELY HERO FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

DELIVERED DOOR TO DOOR IN ELY & AVAILABLE ONLINE www.elyimagazine.com

FREE PLASTERING & ELECTRICS On All Orders Placed Before 28/2/21

IS YOUR CONSERVATORY TOO HOT IN SUMMER AND TOO COLD IN WINTER? With a Guardian™ Warm Roof in-place, you’ll be able to sit back & enjoy your extra living space all-year-round. Nice & cool in summer - cosy & warm in winter.

Comfortable, quiet, light & airy, it’s the extra room you always wanted

In just a few days... ...we will convert your old conservatory into a beautiful garden room.

The Guardian™ Warm Roof system is ideal for both new build conservatories or for replacing the polycarbonate/glass roof on your existing conservatory.

This is not a make-over. The Guardian™ Warm Roof solution is based on an insulated lightweight tiled or slate roof that will not only look beautiful, it will give you extra all-year-round living space.

Installed by our own tradesmen and fully compliant with local authority building control.

• • • •

Reduced fuel bills Achieves a U-Value of 0.18 Thermally efficient & fully insulated Cool in summer & cosy in winter

To see how we do it, watch our video online at:

PROJECTS

ROOFING

www.projects4roofing.co.uk/guardian

9 Sam Alper Court, Depot Road, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0GS Email: info@projects4roofing.co.uk Telephone: 01638 507730

www.projects4roofing.co.uk 2 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Certificate No: EWS320

Hello Reader!

I’m so glad we have got this one together for you. It can be quite hard to decide what to do when things keep changing but the feedback we had after the first lockdown was that people really appreciated the magazine coming through the door a little piece of normality and a friendly face during times of turmoil! It comes to you with our love and best wishes for good health and happiness in 2021.

Stay safe everyone and be kind to each other! best wishes Bridget Particular thanks to the Elyi delivery team members who deliver door to door in Ely

CONTENTS NSPCC FUNDRAISING 4 ROTARY CLUB 4 LIONS OF LITTLEPORT 4 KEEPING ON 12 STAY AT HOME 14 COVID-A9 VACCINATION PRIORITY GROUPS 15 WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 16 SLEEPING BEAUTIES 17 VOLUNTEER WITH BABYLON ARTS 18 ELY ROCK EELS 19 CITY OF ELY COUNCIL UPDATE 20 MAYOR SUE AUSTEN 21 EAST ANGLIAN AIR AMBULANCE 22 CAMBS ACRE 22 CARING TOGETHER 24 TOM’S TRUST 31 STARS CAMPAIGN 25 ST MARYS SURGERY ON VACCINATION ROLL OUT 26 REDUCING THE STRESS OF HOME LEARNING BY LIZ TAYLOR 30 GROUPS AND MEETS 32 - 39

ElyiMagazine

EDITORIAL, DESIGN & ADVERTISING: Bridget Hickish : 01353 662684 / editor@elyimagazine.com COVER PHOTO: Care home manager, Andrew Siano, receiving his jab at Vera James House.

PRINTED BY: Clanpress 01553 772737 / info@clanpress.co.uk FIND US ONLINE: Tw: @elyimagazine FB: @TheElyi / Web: www.elyimagazine.com FIND US BY POST: The Old Chapel, Butchers Row, Ely, Cambs, CB7 4NA SUBMISSION DEADLINE: MAR/APRIL 2021 issue - 15th FEBRUARY 2021 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 3

NSPCC - ELY

THE ROTARY CLUB OF ELY would like to wish everyone a Happier New Year and thank them for the support they gave to their Christmas collections.

The NSPCC Fundraising group here in Ely and the District had a wonderful response to their latest venture – a Christmas Tea delivery. To help involve the children, despite all the restrictions of Covid, we held a competition to design a message for the front of the delivery bags. We were fortunate for “Toppings” Book Shop’s support who gave us a book token as the prize. This went to the winner, Tom, for his lovely Christmas tree with cups for tea on the branches. In total the group were able to raise £1,059. This was greatly enhanced by a generous donation by June and Peter Waggitt and their team at “Absolute Sense”, here in Ely, who choose The NSPCC as their Christmas charity. There is talk of Easter Teas, so watch this space!

Whilst they were disappointed not to be able to collect from house to house as usual, they were delighted with the response to their tour of the streets so that everyone could still see Father Christmas on his sleigh. For those who ventured out and to all those who visited their static collections, whilst still maintaining social distancing, to put money in their collecting boxes they offer on behalf of all those Charities and good causes who will ultimately benefit their grateful thanks.

Whilst they have not yet finalised the figures they should have in the region of £2800 to distribute.

They would also like to thank Geoff Glover Van Sales & Hire, Ist Call Hire, Spotted in Ely, The Rotary Club of Ely Hereward and the Inner Wheel Club of Ely together with a small number of volunteers for all their support

LIONS OF LITTLEPORT As COVID 19 put paid to the fundraising for The Lions Club of Littleport and their planned Breakfast with Santa had to be cancelled, for the first time in 30 years, the club came up with an idea for the presents they had already bought.

The club decided to donate the presents to organisations who could benefit and use the presents, so they contacted The Salvation Army in Chatteris, Littleport Foodbank, Timebank Littleport and Waitrose and donated the presents to them.

We are not deterred by the current situation and will continue planning our events for 2021 and hopefully Breakfast with Santa will happen again, although the venues may be different.

Photo: Littleport Lions Vice President Jenny Ellis For more details of the club content Ann on 01353 delivering the presents to Ann Matthews manager 656870 or email: lionscluboflittleport@gmail.com of the Salvation Army charity shop Chatteris.

4 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Specialists In German & UK Kitchens

WORKING 5 in 1 TAP

FREE no obligation design and quotation service, using industry leading software Fully project managed, including plumbing, electrics, tiling, ooring and plastering

CHOOSE FROM 190 RAL COLOURS

Industry leading design consultants and approved local installation teams Balance paid when you are fully satisďŹ ed with your new kitchen Checkout our long list of 5 star reviews on our Facebook page

Visit us at our showroom

Complete Kitchens Ely Black Bank Business Centre, Black Bank Road Little Downham, Ely CB6 2UA Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 555

ADVERTISING - ALWAYS MENTION THE ELYi WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

We’re here for you, whenever you need us 14 Prickwillow Road, Ely

01353 634811

www.eastofengland.coop/funerals

This size advert only £37.60 - £47 DELIVERED DOOR TO DOOR to Ely Homes & free to pickup around the area Call 01353 662684 editor@elyimagazine.com

CHURCH STREET PROBATE

Specialist in probate, estate administration & grant of probate web: www.churchstreetprobate.co.uk

email: info@churchstreetprobate.co.uk

Telephone: 07594 602 444 6 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

A FANTASTIC RANGE OF DESIGNS FROM CONTEMPORARY TO CLASSIC

A WORLD OF CHOICE AT REEDS

UNBEATABLE PRICES FROM A FAMILY BUSINESS YOU CAN TRUST! SOFAS | CHAIRS | FURNITURE | BEDS | MATTRESSES | FLOORING | CURTAINS | BLINDS reedshomestore.co.uk

|

find us on facebook

REEDS Furniture, Bed Centre & Homestore, Bridge Street, Downham Market PE38 9DS T: 01366 382213 REEDS Furniture, Flooring & Bed Centre, Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely CB6 3NX T: 01353 669754

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 7

ADVERTISING - ALWAYS MENTION THE ELYi WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

TURN TO TED A friendly, Reliable, Family Business Over 25 Years Experience

24 Hour Emergency Call Out Service

Mob: 07872 169 428 Tel: 01353 863 534 Call Us For All Your Security Requirements:

Domestic, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Locks and safes fitted, Repaired and opened, Bars and Grilles Door and Window Repairs

Qualified and DBS checked with over 25 yrs experience

Cambridgeshire and Beyond...

Paulbarham@btinternet.com

AERIAL & TV SERVICES LTD All Aerial, Satellite and TV work undertaken.

CCTV Installations and Alarms.

Ethernet points and WiFi Networks.

City & Guilds/CAI Qualified Engineer.

Tel:

01353 863922 07826 840922

Mob: Email: bmaerials@gmail.com

Lawn & Garden Maintenance Landscaping / Hedging / Fencing Shed Installation & Repairs Jet Washing & Window Cleaning Building Projects & Alterations Roof & Guttering Maintenance Patios & Driveways Groundworks - Plant & Driver Hire Interior & Exterior Decorating

Tel: 07967 796 992

Call Rachel for your free consultation turntoted@btinternet.com

Ely Home Maintenance B R ING ING QUAL IT Y WORK TO THE LO CAL C OMMUN IT Y FOR OV ER 20 YE ARS . 

ID. 18266017

Secure & affordable storage, near Ely High quality, single-use containers From £100 + VAT / month CCTV, 7ft high fencing, security gates & lighting www.strethamstorage.co.uk 07723 016591 or rachel@harv.co.uk www.strethamstorage.co.uk Gravel Farm, Newmarket Road, Stretham, Ely, CB6 3LJ

07506 022 347 or rachel@harv.co.uk

Gravel Farm, Newmarket Road, Stretham, Ely, CB6 3LJ

8 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Call on us for all your decorating needs.

Speak to Ron or message today.

           

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

SHOWROOMS OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY-Please Call! www.langtryfurniture.co.uk

• Full Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations • Floor and wall tiles fitting • Wall movement and loft conversions • Plumbing repairs and installations, radiators, leaking taps, replacing showers, baths, sinks, toilets etc

Emergency Services magicalinteriorrenovations@gmail.com

M: 07497 105870

L: 01353 664044

www.magicalinteriorrenovations.co.uk

Bespoke, handmade furniture and an extensive range of kitchens and bedrooms From design to completion

Supply and �it or supply only Top brand white goods

Bespoke sizes to �it any kitchen and any budget Free design service

Showroom opening times Mon - Fri 7am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Unit 24, North�ield Business Park Soham, Ely, Cambs, CB7 5UE

tel: 01353 725380 fax: 01353 725384 out of hours: 07738559569

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 9

ADVERTISING - ALWAYS MENTION THE ELYi WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

cOVENS cHOBS cEXTRACTORS cMICROWAVES cBBQs DMAK Cleaning is a local family run business.

Darrin has been cleaning ovens since 2005.

Mob: 07877 290028 Tel: 01353 864685

email: dmakcleaning@outlook.com Mark A Bennett Plumbing & Heating Services Ltd Family Business with 30 years Experience Energy Efficient Heating System Installations Boiler Servicing Full Bathroom Refurbishments and Wetroom Conversions No job too small

“Get your oven back to Sparkling clean”

“Windows so clean you’ll think they’re open”

Tel: 01353 440740

Tel: 01353 440911

Hello@ElyteOvenClean.co.uk

Hello@ElyteWindowCleaning.co.uk

www.ElyteOvenClean.co.uk

www.ElyteWindowCleaning.co.uk

Tel: 01353 862054 Mob: 07775 832 894

“Keeping your home on the path to cleanliness”

From a dripping tap or boiler breakdown to a new bathroom or central heating system Please call Lee on: 07960222388 or email: LNWPlumbing@gmail.com

Tel: 01353 440410 Hello@ElyteClean.co.uk www.ElyteClean.co.uk

Ely Electrical Services I am semi-retired now but still carrying out the following types of work:

Installation of new light fittings & Sockets, lighting design, advice and installation, in fact, everything I have always done but on a smaller scale.

Graham Barber Please contact me to discuss your requirements

Tel: 01353 862900 Mob: 07867 793938 Email: info@twelectrical-services.co.uk Web: twelectrical-services.co.uk

3 The Brambles Littleport Ely Cambs CB6 1XH

10 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Tel: +44 (0)1353 668994 Mob: +44 (0)7887 537121 email: graham@elyelectricalservices.co.uk

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

01353 862400

office@dsilcockconstruction.co.uk 14a Black Horse Drove, Littleport, Ely, Cambs, CB6 1EG

Find us on facebook / D Silcock Construction

Colder than the Arctic in winter?

£500 OFF

UP TO

Conservatory hotter than the Sahara?

A SOLID ROOF CONVERSION *Offer applies to new enquirers in Nov & Dec 2020 Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Simply bring this voucher with you to your nearest showroom, or quote SAHARA when you call, to receive your discount.

For a conservatory you can use ALL year round call

01353 809719

There is a solution...

Or visit www.fcdhomeimprovements.co.uk

Transform your conservatory into an extension with a solid roof from Frames Conservatories Direct.

Older style conservatories can be uncomfortably hot in the summer and arctic-like in the winter, but have you thought about replacing your existing glass or polycarbonate roof with a light weight solid roof?

A solid roof conversion can not only turn your existing conservatory into a room you’ll be happy to use all year round, it can add value to your home too.

Read our handy guide to conservatory roof replacements to find out more, you’ll find it at www.fcdhomeimprovements.co.uk/sahara

Your nearest showroom is at

12 Forehill, Ely, Cambridgeshire CB7 4AF Open 6 days a week, Monday-Saturday 10am–4pm.

Sunday by appointment only.

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 11

KEEPING ON KEEPING ON! CITY CYCLE CENTRE TOY SHOP 7 MARKET STREET, ELY CB74PB

THE LEGO HAS ARRIVED!!

The amazing new Lego has been delivered! We have unpacked it and you can find photos of the new sets on our Facebook page. If you would like to reserve any of the new Lego or anything else in the shop just drop us a message on Facebook and Instagram or give us a call on 01353 663131.

We are still open for Click&Collect and deliveries!

ELY MUSEUM With households across the country finding themselves learning and teaching from home again, we hope you'll find our #MuseumFromHome activities with Ely Museum helpful!

There are currently 26 #MuseumFromHome craft videos and blogposts filled with activities and worksheets, available for free, on our website.

Covering topics from the Romans to pirates - there is something for everyone!

HISTORY FROM HOME! Find the videos here: https://www.facebook.com/ElyMuseum/videos All the blogposts here: http://www.elymuseum.org.uk/uncategorised/museumfromhome/ We’re also excited to share that you can join us for “History at Home” as we share history lessons, inspired by the amazing real objects at Ely Museum, here on Facebook

THE ARTS SOCIETY - ZOOM LECTURES

Thurs 18th Feb John Vigar is giving a lecture entitled 'Britain with Betjeman'. He will be looking at the development of English secular and religious architecture through the life of John Betjeman.

Thurs 18th Mar. Ian Keable is giving a lecture entitled ' The art of trickery:how magicians have appeared in art throughout the centuries.’ This talk will cover how magicians have been shown in paintings, prints and cartoons.

Thurs 15th April. Pamela Campbell-Johnson is giving a lecture entitled ‘The Art of 1935’ This 12 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

talk will explore the many aspects of that year’s decorative and fine arts.

All lectures start at 7.30 on zoom Visitors welcome at £5 per lecture.

If you are interested please email: smholgate@ outlook.com and you will be emailed the details for payment and links to join. Alternatively, why not join us. Pay £45 for the year to include all the lectures. Further details on our Facebook page or visit www.theartssocietyely.org.uk or email as above.

FRESH

KEEPING ON KEEPING ON! https://www.freshandwell.co.uk/

TOPPING & COMPANY BOOKSELLERS, 9 HIGH STREET, ELY, CAMBS, CB7 4LJ We are open across the door between 9am and 6pm every day, so do pop by to say hello, and collect your orders.

We’re also delighted to bring any books to the door, offer recommendations, and chat about other bookish enquiries too! As we’re busily packing up your orders, it’s lovely to see what you’re all reading over lockdown. From classic doorstopper novels, to buzzy contemporary fiction, lyrical and soothing nature writing, perspective-giving philosophy, and inspiring craft books. It is great to see the books we are all turning to for comfort, edification or distraction. Telephone: (01353) 645005 / Email: ely@toppingbooks.co.uk

0027

REAL Life Coaching Heart-Centred Coaching from the mind The REAL approach to Integrative therapy Explore the Root, Empower yourself to take Action for Life!

07739 260 027 | 01353 664920 | realifetherapy@gmail.com

www.realifetherapy.com Client-Centred Coun established in Ely since 2004

Transpersonal Psycho www.elyimagazine.com Elyi Magazine 13 E The| Mind Body |Link

14 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 15

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER

(A Women-led, Global, Ecumenical Movement)

FRIDAY 5TH MARCH 2021, 1.30pm at St Mary’s Church, Ely Build on a Strong Foundation The World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church organisation which enables us to hear the thoughts of women from all parts of the world: their hopes, concerns and prayers.

On Friday 5th March services will be held nationwide and worldwide on the theme of ‘Build on a Strong Foundation’, prepared this year by women of Vanuatu (located in the South Pacific Ocean).

The beaches, coral reefs with fishes, lovely birds and fruits in the forest, all make the islands a pristine environment, but they are vulnerable to frequent tropical storms, earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis and active volcanoes. Women, men and children of all ages are called to ‘Build on a Strong Foundation’ and live in unity, love and peace in the context of ethnic and cultural diversity like Vanuatu, and so many other places around the world. 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 some 39 hours later.

Come and join in with the local service in Ely, taking place at St Mary’s Church Ely, starting at 1.30pm.

Why not come along and find out more about the theme and Vanuatu?

All are welcome to attend – men, women, young people, and children. At the time of writing we are still planning for the service to take place in church, but depending on Covid regulations at the time, we may have to move the service online.

Check latest details nearer the time on St Mary’s website: https://www.stmarysely.org/ Further info from Celia: 07810 782641 or visit: http://www.wwdp.org.uk

Ben Robinson

The Handyman Based in Ely

Fencing repairs and replacements, turfing, grass & hedge cutting, clearance and more!

T: 07429 137677 / 01353 969388 E: m.evanslandscapes@gmail.com

16 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Gardening and property maintenance.

Hard working offering excellent value for money.

Willing to undertake the jobs you don't have time for.

Reliable, Friendly, Affordable General DIY jobs-Fitting of laminate flooring-Fencing repairs

e:bmr-repairs@outlook.com

t: 07827 468 835

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

SLEEPING BEAUTIES It is without doubt that moths and butterflies are the most colourful and beautiful of our insects. They are mainly seen during the warmer summer months. They cannot control their body temperature and are more susceptible to their surroundings. So, the cold, dark winter months pose quite a problem for them.

Butterflies and moths have developed several different strategies to survive winter. The Painted Lady flies south. Others overwinter as caterpillars, pupae and some as eggs. A few species though, survive as adults. These beauties can be found sleeping in our homes and gardens, sometimes in abundance.

Herald moth overwintering in Ely Wildspace by Bill Mansfield

We are most likely to come across Peacock butterflies, Small Tortoiseshell butterflies, Herald moths and surprisingly Hummingbird Hawkmoths overwintering indoors. We often discover them by accident in the shed or once the heating goes on, fluttering around in our kitchens or utility rooms.

If found flying inside, removing them to a shed or garage is usually sufficient, where they'll soon go back to sleep in the cold.

Comma and Brimstone butterflies on the other hand can be found in our gardens amongst the ivy, honeysuckle or in piles of dead leaves, perfectly camouflaged. Tidying our gardens can often disturb them. There are also many smaller moth species such as the Twenty Plume moth.

We have recorded all these species in the Ely Wildspace during winter. The Peacock butterfly and Herald moth sleep in large numbers, which may fluctuate greatly as warm, sunny winter days trick them into waking up. Keep a lookout and maybe you will see them flying around. Or if you have a dark, cool and dry outbuilding, see if you can find your own sleeping beauties.

If you would like to be involved in Ely Wildspace activities or find out more about upcoming Wildspace events visit www.elywildspace.org.uk www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 17

Some of the staff and volunteers at Ely Drive-in (Sept 2020)

Volunteer with BABYLON ARTS to help make the city a brighter place!

Babylon ARTS is seeking to grow its volunteer team, to help brighten ely’s cultural offer by supporting its cinema, gallery and events through 2021.

Claire Somerville, chief executive of Babylon ARTS explains: “After the challenges of 2020, we’re reaching out to our community, in the hope of finding new volunteers to steward at the cinema and gallery and support the events that we run, once it is safe to do so. We’ve got lots of exciting activities in the pipeline for later this year, and we can’t do it without extra help!”

Babylon Arts, a 26 year old charity, manages the part-time independent cinema at The Maltings, which is preparing to reopen when Covid restrictions allow. It also runs a varied programme of exhibitions at the Babylon Gallery on the riverside in Ely and has plans for a range of outdoor performances and events this year.

Claire continues “Volunteers have always played a big part in our work at Babylon Arts, however the challenges of Covid have had an impact on the number of people who can still 18 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

regularly help and so we’d love to welcome more people to our volunteer team. We will provide training for the duties that people get involved with and we also provide Time Credits for the hours that volunteers give.”

Budding volunteers need to be aged 18 or over and the charity is committed to supporting those with access needs or who have never volunteered before to get involved.

To offer your help or find out more please email office@babylonarts.org.uk​or call 01353 616991.

ELY ROCK EELS GO MINI-ELY!

T

he community rock painting group, Ely Rock Eels(ERE) have been very conscious of Covid 19 restrictions over the year and, like all of us, have had to adapt.

One of their most recent projects was to paint mini rock versions of Ely landmarks. “During these times, it has become even more important for rockers to paint and to connect with their community,” Fleur Patten of ERE stated. “Anonymous rock drops are discouraged now due to cross -contamination risks so we needed to focus on safe events when the folks of Ely could still see our rocks but weren’t tempted to touch them.”

T

ali Iserles, a founding member of ERE, suggested a Mini Ely event and, as usual, rockers flew with the concept, creating 60 works of art inspired by buildings and the quirks of Ely. Whilst posting photos of their growing masterpieces on the Facebook group, local residents got in touch when they noticed their historic houses being painted on stone.

V

isit Ely’s very own ‘Mrs Cromwell’, Nora, got in touch because she noticed her historic house had been painted; followed by another Ely resident, Stephanie, who contacted the group because her family had lived in the same house at the turn of the century.

“Generously, Stephanie sent in a photo of her grandfather as a boy standing with his family in the Merchant’s House,” mused Fleur; “We began to see a family tree of the house and it became alive.

Suddenly it was not just bricks and mortar that we walk past every day; it became a living thing housing human stories relevant to us all.”

Tom Brennand and his family are prolific rockers but he was astonished to see his father’s bedroom painted on a rock. “My family ran the West End pub until the late 1970s and my dad had one of the roof windows.”

A

s well as buildings old and new, of course Ely wouldn’t be Ely with its infamous railway bridge painted by Sarah Follett . And Tali wanted to share her discovery of a nearby lost village that she had discovered on her running routes. “I love running and exploring trails and that’s how I found the lost village of Kettlesworth, a small settlement of another 30 people who worked on the land. I’m fascinated by local history and so I wanted to pay homage to it in the Mini Ely event.”

T

he Mini Ely rocks were in a safe venue in the larder of Oliver Cromwell’s House initially and now they are currently being displayed by ADEC in the windows of the Babylon Gallery.

T

here are plans to host them at the Sessions House’s 200 year jubilee next year, maybe on a giant map of Ely so visitors will be able to place the rocks at their locations interactively. “Who knows what the future will hold for the Mini Ely rocks and rocking once Covid restrictions are lifted but in the meantime, we’ll try to keep rocking safely for as many people to enjoy as possible. If anyone has any suggestions, please get in touch via our Facebook group, Ely Rock Eels.” www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 19

CITY OF ELY COUNCIL Update

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

The last year has proved challenging to us all and the Council has had to change its way of working to fit in with the guidance provided by the Government.

ONLINE WORKING Following the lockdown in March 2020, office staff started working from home and Council venues were closed.

Councillors equipped themselves to embrace the challenge of a different way of working, but soon enough we were holding meetings online, and even managed to hold a virtual Mayor Making ceremony at which Councillor Sue Austen was installed as Mayor of the City. The Council continued to operate its normal business as much as possible, with community grants being awarded, planning applications commented upon, improvements to roads and paths put forward for funding and many other routine tasks.

VOLUNTEERS We were faced with an unprecedented task of making sure all our residents were safe and able to access the support they needed so one of the staff members and one of the Councillors worked to bring the volunteer groups together to ensure that the correct protections were in place.

CHRISTMAS Although, sadly, the decision to cancel the Christmas Light switch-on event had to be taken back in May, later in the year, through challenging and changing guidelines, the volunteers and estates staff were able to erect the Christmas lights to bring a welcomed sparkle to the City. Our thanks must go to all those who made this possible and to the public and shopkeepers for their patience.

INCLUSION The Council reinforced its commitment to the inclusion of all people with the passing of a motion supporting black people in our community. The Council also agreed to support bus transport around the City and also agreed to work with housing developers to deliver a new community hall in North Ely.

EVENTS Theatres closed, meaning that Ely Maltings also had to close as did Oliver Cromwell’s House.

Sadly, some staff had to be furloughed as a result.

20 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

City of Ely Council Sessions House, Lynn Road, Ely, Cambs CB7 4EG Phone: 01353 661016 Fax: 01353 667057 As soon as it was possible to open venues again, risk assessments were carried out and a limited programme of events started up, with tours and even a reduced Apple Festival happening. It was also due to the council’s decision to open the Maltings which enabled the fantastic annual Pantomime, although, due to recent restrictions the run had to be curtailed. Those lucky enough to have seen it will appreciate the fun and laughter that it gave during its short run.

CURRENT LOCKDOWN Ely has been lucky with relatively few people catching the virus, but towards the end of 2020, the infection rates started to increase rapidly and there were more people than at any point testing positive for COVID-19 by the end of the year. It is really important to halt the spread by following the instructions for the tier we are currently in so that 2021 can see us start to meet friends old and new and possibly return to meeting face to face again.

Oliver Cromwell’s House remains closed under latest Government Guidelines.

However, during the closure and behind the scenes, be rest assured plenty is being planned for when we are able to open!

We have pencilled in dates for Ely’s unique Eel Festival Weekend, June 5th & 6th. We also hope to bring you local produce ‘food & drink fair’ August bank holiday weekend!

So plenty is in the pipeline!

If you wish to contact Visit Ely at any time, contact info@visitely.org.uk. Anna Bennett, Tourism & Town Centre Manager

ELY MAYOR SUE AUSTEN With the cast of KD Theatre’s Wizard of Oz on 18th December 2020.

November 2020: Attending the VJ Day 75th Anniversary Ceremony at the War Memorial on Ely Market Place.

December 2020: at Oliver Cromwell’s House for the Festive Late Night Shop

December 2020: with the Ely Market Place Christmas Tree and Lighting team.

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 21

“We do what it says on the tin” – EAAA is a rapid response organisation committed, ‘at the drop of a hat’ to attend all manner of emergencies whenever and wherever the need arises.

Picture the WW11 RAF pilots and groundcrews waiting at dispersal for the call to come. Whilst no-one rings a loud bell we rely on the telephone to task our two helicopters to embark on yet more potentially life-saving missions. Dramatic isn’t it ? Yes, very much so – urgency is the watchword backed up by a wide range of skillsets, training and experience.

As I ‘pen’ this it is grey and cold – we’ve had snow, high winds and excessive rain – so its good to hunker down in the comfort and warmth of our homes. Not our crews, doctors and paramedics though – they are ‘out there’.

Since inception EAAA have attended 29,879 incidents – virtually 1500 per year. WOW ! This costs money – LOTS of money. We are coping but we need to do more than just cope. Demands on the services of all Air Ambulances, not just EAAA, are increasing. We are now also engaged in transporting seriously ill Covid patients to the best hospitals for their survival needs.

Therefore, we do need to continue raising funds to continue our service to the community. How might you help ? Lots of ways – join our lottery, provide a gift in your will, or simply donate – please.

We have just received nearly £2,000 – proceeds from three people making a parachute jump in Norfolk. Fancy it ? Get in touch. We will have another super raffle in February/March but, perhaps, most of all we need lots more volunteers.

Its good fun, satisfying work in the knowledge that you would be making a difference.. Please go to our website to get in touch – there will be much to do in 2021- why not be a part of our great support teams at East Anglian Air Ambulance ?

Michael White

22 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Do you know someone who is struggling to pay their heating bills? Have you checked that your family and friends are managing to stay warm this winter? The newly launched Cambridgeshire Home Energy Support Service (CHESS) is on hand to help residents in East Cambridgeshire with their energy bills.

The global pandemic of Covid-19 has caused an unprecedented time of anxiety, financial instability, and feelings of isolation. Two local charities, PECT and Cambridgeshire ACRE, have teamed up to help improve the health and wellbeing of households who are suffering from, or at risk of, fuel poverty.

Cold, damp housing has serious impacts on our health and wellbeing. It increases the risk of developing respiratory illnesses – such as Covid-19 – plus cases of strokes, heart attacks, pneumonia, and depression. Right now, the health issues linked with fuel poverty are further exacerbated by COVID-19, putting an additional 200,000 households at risk.

Stuart Dawks, Director of Operations at PECT comments: “We feel that the CHESS project will make a real difference to households who have fallen into fuel debt as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We know the next few months are going to be particularly difficult for many people and we want to help as many local residents as we can through this service.”

The aim of the project is to help households cut their heating costs by offering free impartial advice on accessing home improvement grants, fuel debt relief, switching energy supplier, signing up to the Priority Services Register and finding solutions to damp and condensation.

Kirsten Bennett Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire ACRE said “As part of this project we hope to recruit local volunteers to be the ‘eyes and ears’ of the scheme within our communities, helping us to identity people in need of this support and advice.

Please consider supporting the CHESS project by volunteering to promote this scheme and refer people to us for the support they may desperately need.”

• Digital Asset Management • Web to Print • Bespoke Online Ordering • Long Run Litho Printing • Short Run Digital Printing • Large Format Poster Printing • Roller Banners and X banners • Outdoor & Indoor Signage • Exhibition Displays • Flyers and Postcards • Brochures, Leaflets and Folders • Business Stationery • Parish Newsletters • In-house Binding & Finishing

The project is funded through the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, please visit www. energyredress.org.uk for more details.

If you would like to support the CHESS project, and protect vulnerable households, we are currently recruiting volunteers to help identify households in need.

Tel: 01353 865048, email enquiries@cambsacre.org.uk or visit:www.pect.org.uk/warmhomes

CB25

ACCOUNTING An accountancy service based in Burwell that covers everything your business needs For more details contact Paul on

info@cb25accounting.co.uk

49 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 23

Our Family, Caring For Yours ‘Creating opportunities together by caring to be different’

We are caring together… homecare to suit you Here at Caring Together we understand that choosing the right support for you and your family is critical.

With over 35 years’ experience in the Ely community, our dedicated care workers provide care in your home that is centred around your needs. Because, although sometimes it can feel that way, you’re not in this alone. From providing some companionship or help with household jobs, to supporting you with showering and managing your medication, we provide homecare services to people of all ages with a variety of needs.

We will work together to help you choose the support that best suits you and your family. But we don’t stop there. We know that’s not the whole picture. We can help you and the people who care for you to get out and about. Together or independently. So, you can continue to live your lives in the way that you choose.

Aria Court is an award winning care home with nursing. It has recently been extensively refurbished to a high standard and has built a reputation for delivering high quality nursing and dementia care, with people being at the heart of everything they do.

They work with a generous team member to resident ratio, which affords every resident the opportunity to have care provided at their pace, while our Lifestyle and Activities Team ensure that the needs of each individual resident are met. Activities range from the popular choir sessions, to the more relaxed arts and crafts and trips to the local pub.

Pop in or call to arrange a visit.

Aria Court Care Home

Coronation Close, March, Cambridgeshire, PE15 9PP 01354 661551 or @Ariacourtcarehome If you would like to find out more please email us at enquiries@athenacarehomes.co.uk Or visit our website www.athenacarehomes.co.uk

And we are here to make sure that you get the practical and emotional support that you all need through the wide range of services we provide.

What’s more, we’re a registered charity so by using our homecare services, you will be helping to support carers locally. People like your friends and family who can play a really important part in caring for you when we’re not there. For example, you may have seen our Ely carers hub which has been running to support local carers in and around Ely since March 2017.

To find out more about how our homecare services can help you or the person you care for, call 0345 241 0954 or email homecare@ caringtogether.org to get in touch with our care team.

MAR/APRIL COPY 15/2/21 DELIVERY 26/2/21 MAY/JUNE COPY 19/4/21 DELIVERY 30/4/21 JULY/AUG COPY 14/6/21 DELIVERY 25/6/21

24 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES families. We told the real-life stories each day of what children with brain tumours have to endure and we highlighted why change is vital, we got to champion the children’s courage and bravery and each day in December they were our special hero.

Guinness World Record holder dubbed “The Marathon Man”, Ben Blowes, has completed the ultimate challenge of running 31 marathons over 31 consecutive days. The titanic feat, which took place throughout December, has raised £177,714 so far for Tom’s Trust’s 31 Stars Campaign to date, which is a fivefold increase on the initial fundraising target. The money raised will provide the vital provision of psychological and mental health care for children with brain tumours in Cambridgeshire and the North East throughout 2021.

Running routes across East Anglia, including completing runs around famous landmarks such as King’s College in Cambridge, Ben completed 812.30 miles over the course of the month, even continuing after sustaining a serious ankle injury, all while holding down a full-time job too.

Ben has raised enough funds for Tom’s Trust to provide a full year of psychological care for 177* children suffering with brain tumours. This means that each child and their family will have full access to pioneering support, including: neuropsychological assessments, psychological support, support groups and school reintegration.

Deborah Whiteley, Founder of Tom’s Trust said: ‘’This was a wonderful campaign for so many reasons; it was about grit, determination, passion and making a positive and permanent change to the lives of children with brain tumours and their

The funds raised is enough to allow us to support over 177 new families and children this year and we cannot thank Ben enough for his unwavering support and kindness; he was the perfect Ambassador for the families that we support showing courage and positivity in all that he did. The support of everyone, from social media comments to out on the runs, was amazing and the feeling of community was immense, it was one of the those moments in life where people come together and the feeling was incredible.’’

Tom’s Trust has pioneered a psychological care and support programme for children with brain tumours in hospitals within the UK and has a vision to implement this within every UK hospital that treats children for brain tumours. Brain tumours account for one out of four childhood cancers and are the second most common type of cancer in children. They strike young people when they are most vulnerable so many who recover have educational, mental health and physical challenges that – without the right psychological care – can hold back their development for years.

For those looking to support the 31 Stars campaign, visit: https://www.justgiving. com/campaign/31Stars www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 25

ADVERTISING - ALWAYS MENTION THE ELYi WHEN RESPONDING TO ADVERTS

COVID-19 VACCINATION THE LOCAL PROGRAMME IS WELL UNDERWAY! Ely North and South Primary Care Networks

The whole country has been living with coronavirus restrictions for nearly a year now, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. A new year has begun and the NHS has started the biggest vaccination programme in its history.

Locally, the vaccination roll out for patients living in Ely, Soham and surrounding areas is well underway. The vaccine is free from the NHS; you cannot buy it and there will be vaccine available for everyone who needs it.

Two COVID-19 vaccines are currently approved for use throughout the UK – Pfizer/BioNTech and Oxford/AstraZeneca. Both are two doses (some weeks apart) and both are in use here.

Our local area roll out is being managed by the Ely North and South Primary Care Networks (PCNs).

For us, this means six GP surgeries within our PCNs working together at two hubs to vaccinate all the eligible patients of the six practices.

Our hubs are Cathedral Medical Centre and Staploe and patients will be invited to have their vaccinations at either one of these sites.

As you will have seen on the news, the aim of the national vaccination programme is to protect those most at risk from severe illness or death and the government has introduced a priority list for who should receive the vaccination and in what order. Here, just before Christmas, we began

26 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

vaccinating those aged over 80 and in the past 2 weeks, we have started vaccinating those in care homes as well as frontline health and social care workers. Please be reassured, everyone who is eligible will be offered a vaccination at the earliest opportunity.

If your GP practice has not contacted you yet, we will do when more vaccine stock becomes available. Please DO NOT call your surgery to book a jab. Staff will contact you when it is your turn.

When you are invited for your vaccine, please do accept and attend for your appointment. Having the vaccination is one of the most important things you can do to protect your family, friends and wider community at this time.

The national vaccination programme will take many months to be rolled out across the whole of the UK. Therefore, even if you have received your vaccination, you should still continue to follow current government guidance. This includes social distancing, wearing a face mask and washing hands thoroughly and frequently.

You should also continue to follow the latest government rules on testing and self-isolation if you develop any coronavirus symptoms.

Dr Katrina Young, St Mary’s Surgery

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

The Village Foot Clinic Carpond Lane, Wilburton CB6 3RJ

Clinic and Mobile appts for: vNail filing and trimming vReduction of thickened nails vCorns, hard skin removal etc vDiabetics treated vAssessment & Treatment £32 Marisa Jolley 07909 943 171

B.A (Hons) MCFHP, MAFHP Registered Foot Health Practitioner

BLE OR A I O L RE TO D VERY 000 I 1 OR DEL £50/ mail O T D LE T or e m A F o T 4 LEA STAR 6268 zine.c ES 353 6 imaga C I PR ll 01 @ely Ca ditor e

ELY EAR CARE Do you have problems with ear wax?

Are you feeling a little deaf?

Do you need your ears checked before an audiology appointment?

Contact: Ali Coghlan Registered General Nurse

Tel: 07984 831177 Cambridge Rd, Ely Highly experienced and fully insured.

Purpose built treatment room.

Irrigation of just one ear £30 Irrigation of both ears £40 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 27

J.T.Cycles The Cycle Repair Centre

All All general general servicing servicing and and repairs repairs Front and rear suspension servicing (including electric and folding bikes) makes) (all makes) Suspension(all Servicing Disc brake servicing (all makes) Wheel building Frame repairs

No job too small!

01353 667627

jerryjtcycles@hotmail.com

Unit 1b Century Park, Lynn Road, Chettisham, Ely, CB6 1SA

28 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Tig-a-Tack Tig Welding Service

Specialising in:Aluminium Stainless steel Steel etc.

Qualified City & Guilds Level II

Repairs and prototype work undertaken

Sub-contract jobs

01353 667627

jerryjtcycles@hotmail.com

Unit 1b Century Park, Lynn Road, Chettisham, Ely, CB6 1SA

SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND SERVICES

Chettisham Garage• • Cambs Lynn Road • Ely Cambs • 1SA CB6 1SA Chettisham Garage • Lynn Road • Ely • •CB6

FOR ALL YOUR CAR AND VAN REPAIRS

For all your car and van repairs

VAN SALES For all your car and van repairs • • • • • • • •

Servicing from £69.95 plus VAT Diagnostic checks, injector Diagnostic checks tyres and batteries.

Diagnostic checks, injector removal, air conditioning, tyres and batteries.

Servicing from £69.95 plus VAT

We hold a large stock of vehicles for sale, Classes 4, 5, 7 MOT and Taxi tests removal, air fully withconditioning, 6 months warranty.

Free serviced courtesy vehicle available (subject to availability) All vans are sold with 12 months MOT

Injector removal

Servicing from £69.95 plus VAT Air conditioning

• SWB • LWB • Lutons • Tippers Tyres and batteries Classes 4, 5, 7 MOT and Taxi tests Car For daily, weekly or long term hire.

Classes 4,5,7 MOT

Car

l

SWB LWB Lutons l

l

Single and business rates available.

For daily & weekly hire.

Free courtesy vehicle available Tel. 01353 662700 www.practical.co.uk Motorhome MOT 01353 662700 (subject to availability) Taxi tests Van Sales • Tel. 01353 664234

www.practical.co.uk

We hold a large stock of vehicles for sale.

Fully serviced with 6 month warranty.

All vans are sold with OUR SERVICES 12 months MOT. Class 4 & 7 MOT’s

With new MOT lane and fully qualified tester, we have the facilitates to carry out Class 4 (cars) and Class 7 MOT’S Class 4 £40 Class 7 £50 Servicing With fully qualified Mechanics and the latest equipment we carry out servicing of all tyres of vehicles at competitive pricing. Labour £40 + VAT per hour Diagnostics With the latest Snap-On diagnostics technology we will be able to find out what is wrong with your car.

Batteries, Tyres & Exhausts We offer competitive rates on batteries, tyres and exhaust that can be fitted while you wait (subject to stock) Welding We have fully qualified welders on site, able to carry out repairs to MOT standards.

Recovery & Vehicle transportation We now have a recovery lorry and can also carry out vehicle transportation.

Car • SWB • LWB • Lutons • Tippers For daily, weekly or long term hire.

Single and business rates available.

Tel. 01353 662700

www.practical.co.uk

Van Sales • Tel. 01353 664234 We hold a large stock of vehicles for sale.

Fully serviced with 6 month warranty.

All vans are sold with 12 months MOT.

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 29

REDUCING THE STRESS OF HOME LEARNING It used to be homework that was a cause of many arguments at home, but in lockdown homework has been combined with the stresses of working and unsympathetic bosses! Here are my top tips for reducing the stress of learning at home.

CREATE A ROUTINE If you are also working at home then give them a slot when they can check in with you and times when you are not to be disturbed.

Include breaks in their day just as they would get at school. Studies have found that during rest periods our brains consolidate and solidify learning.

MOTIVATE WITH REWARDS Young people need short-term rewards and teachers use these regularly. Use pocket money and screen time to give them an ‘attendance’ reward for working each day. Have competitions for completing work and include yourself in them.

You may also need to consider the work set and find other resources that your young person will enjoy doing on the same topic. There is a wide variety on the internet and I give advice on this on my website.

Liz Taylor founded Skills4Parents after a career of 16 years in teaching and 11 years as a head of maths.

Her mission is to help parents with the education of their young people.

Liz supports parents through a free Facebook group, resources, workshops and advice.

See www.skills4parents.co.uk for more information.

COMMUNICATE WITH THE SCHOOL Be proactive in communicating with the school, education is teamwork! If the school uses a communication app then get involved with it, otherwise send emails or phone them. You can tell them the good things that are happening at home as well as any struggles. School’s have learnt a lot from the first lockdown and with parents and schools working together our young people are seeing how much we all value their education. Don’t have the expectation that it will be the same as school, but also remember there are other things they are learning too in this.

SEEK OUT AND USE GOOD RESOURCES Don’t try to do it alone and don’t reinvent the wheel. Most likely you’re not a trained teacher so look out for resources online and TV. JOIN FACEBOOK SUPPORT GROUPS (Here’s the link to mine) https://www.facebook.com/groups/educationsupport4parents START THE DAY WITH JOE WICKS https://www.youtube.com/c/ TheBodyCoachTV PARENT KIND RESOURCES LIST https://www.parentkind.org.uk/ Parents/Free-learning-resources-for-children BBC PROVISION The BBC are showing curriculum content on TV Primary-school programming, including BBC Live Lessons and BBC Bitesize Daily, from 09:00 to 12:00 on CBBC at least two hours of programming to support the GCSE curriculum on BBC Two.

30 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

ELY LIFELONG LEARNERS Come and explore the development of music in film from the earliest silent movies to the present day. Join local composer and writer, Christopher Budd, to look at the work of many great film composers with clips from King Kong, Psycho, Jaws, The Third Man, The Day the Earth Stood Still, 2001 Space Odyssey and more, to discuss how the music works.

• How can we read it?

• How has it changed?

• How is it created?

No prior knowledge is required, just a love of film.

Venue: OFFERED ON ZOOM Date:Beginning 13th January at 10:30am 12:30pm for 8 weeks Cost:£40 (Payable before start of the course) For further information and to book telephone Anne on 01353 662712 or email: awarham575@btinternet.com

Proposed New Faith School in Soham Ely Humanists are presenting a virtual event:

HUMANISTS UK’S CAMPAIGNING ON EDUCATIONAL ISSUES Presented by Dr Ruth Wareham Educational Campaigns Manager, Humanists UK Ruth will provide an outline of Humanists UK’s campaigning work on a variety of educational issues; including personal relationships, collective workshop and religious education.

ELY YOUTH CHOIR

MONDAYS AT 6 P.M. IN TERM TIME Our weekly rehearsals continue on Zoom until COVID-secure in-person activities are allowed again.

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

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

New beginners and returners are also welcome.

Guitar tuition is continuing for existing students via Skype.

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

07504 241701

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

karensetchfield07@gmail.com 

Tuesday 19th January 2021 at 7:30pm

The talk will also discuss the proposed faith school proposed for Soham.

Please email our Secretary for details of how to join this meeting on Zoom.

(This meeting was originally planned for 18th April 2020.)

https://ely.humanist.org.uk elyhumanistssec@gmail.com

www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 31

ELY REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To avoid misinformation we have reduced entries who have not been in touch to just their contact details. Please send in current operating information as and when you know it. If a group has recently been updated or we know it is continuing ONLINE, you will see it highlighed in blue. To update for the next print edition please email: editor@elyimagazine.com before 15th February 2021.

ARTS & CRAFTS

The Arts Society - Ely (formerly EDFAS) www.theartssociety.org.uk (see page 12) Chairperson, Maggie Haverson 01353 725915.

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

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

CAMPAIGN GROUPS

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

CHARITIES (National)

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. Tel: 0300 666 9860, 32 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

e:informationservices@ageukcap.org.uk, www.ageukcap.org.uk Facebook: /AgeUKCAP Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Johanna 07912617135/ Wendy 01353 66475 See page 4 for recent fundraising report

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM

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

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

DANCE

East Cambs Dancing for Fun Please contact Peter or June for more info 01353 725774 Ely Playford Dance Group Contact: enquire@elyplayford.org Tel: 01353 440170

Ely and Littleport Riot Email: contact@elriot.co.uk / Website:http://www.elriot.co.uk Hiam Sports and Social Club (Prickwillow) HAPPY HIAMS LINE DANCE CLUB facebook.com/hiamslinedanceclub Wendy & Bill - 0772 9790 698 or 01353 860187 Sutton Masque E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk

EDUCATION

Ely College Community Education Email community@elycollege.co.uk for more information about current courses.

Ely & District University of the Third Age(U3A) www.u3a.sites.org/ely Chairman: elyu3achair@gmail.com Ely Lifelong Learners Details for the course beginning in January are on page 31 of this magazine. Any enquiries to: Anne at awarham575@btinternet.com or telephone 01353 662712

FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS

Ely Dining Club Contact Sylvia Farmer on Tel: 01353 777373 or Email: sylvia.farmer2@btinternet.com Ely Community First Responders Contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@virginmedia.com / Facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Elysian Riding for the Disabled Group Contact: Viv Seymour on 01353 610164 or Ros James on 01353 969948 The Order of St Etheldreda Contact: oofSE@elycathedral.org Tel:01353 660363 Inner Wheel Club of Ely Contact Joy Hockey 01353 663525

The Lions Club of Littleport Contact: David & Jenny Ellis 01353 664318 / 07817 592438 E: lionscluboflittleport@gmail.com www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/littleport Facebook; Littleport Lions Club / Twitter; @LittleportLions Littleport Rotary Club www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 Ely Hereward Rotary Club http://rotaryclubely-hereward.org Contact: president@rotaryclubely-hereward.org Rotary Club of Ely Contact Mike Axford on 01353 668649 or email mikeaxford@hotmail.com /www.elyrotary.co.uk Littleport & Ely Time Bank We are a friendly group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with members for free. Everyone’s time is equal and everyone has something to offer, whether visiting someone for a cup of tea or designing a website. Join us and get to know people in the community and share your passion or skill. We have virtual coffee mornings currently on Thursdays, 101040 am by Zoom. Non members are welcome to join us at coffee morning to find out more.

We are also conducting safe time exchanges and social activities within our own bubbles.

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

HEALTH

Ely Heartbeat Health Walk www.walkingforhealth.org.uk Yoga Path with Vimala Classes suitable for all levels and ages including two weekly classes for Seniors. Yoga & Fitness, Meditation & Breathwork. Zoom live stream classes. Hall based classes - (adhering to social distancing & government guidelines) Private 1:1 - (adhering to social distancing & government guidelines) Groups, Workshops and Corporate - (adhering to social distancing & government guidelines) Booking and further information: https://bookwhen.com/yogapathuk Web: www.yogapathuk.co.uk Email: yogapathuk@gmail.com Phone: 07984 582214 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 33

Yoga Studio Ely. Satsang-Meditation Evenings Yogic Meditation, practice and theory. Chanting, dharma talks, good company. Beautiful designated yoga studio in a peaceful garden setting. We welcome yoga practitioners and anyone else interested in meditation and spiritual practice to these gatherings. Charitable donations accepted. www.yogastudioely.co.uk e: mark@yogastudioely.co.uk t: 01353 698090 Tower Farm, Little Downham CB6 2TD

HISTORY

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

Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website: www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk Prickwillow Engine Museum Tel: 01353 688380/720737. www.prickwillowmuseum.com; www.facebook.com/museumatprickwillow The Stained Glass Museum For further updates and information please check the museum’s social media and website updates at https://stainedglassmuseum.com/visiting.

Contact email: curator@stainedglassmuseum. com Tel: 01353 660355

Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival City of Ely Flower Club Further info: Pat Simmonds 01353 661837 psimmonds696@btinternet.com Fen Folks Fridays A free monthly zoom meeting for folk who enjoy everything about the fens created by Fascinating fens. A great opportunity to meet up with others to learn more about the fens, hear speakers on fen topics, and discuss fen themes and upcoming events. 20th November: Fen biosphere and Lincolnshire wildlife trust. 4th December: Festive fen folks quiz. The events must be booked in advance via our website. If you are a business and would like to sponsor these evenings, please get in touch. www.fascinatingfens.com fascinatingfens@outlook.com Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for more updates.

Stuntney & District Gardening Club Tel: 07775503595 The K9 Community Cafe www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society Contact: Chris 01354 659358.

Ely Photographic Club Contact: Nick Bowman Tel: 01353 664085 The Ely & District Model Railway Club We are a group of individuals who build model railways in a variety of scales and gauges. The Club has run an annual model railway exhibition in Ely for over 40 years. However this year’s was obviously cancelled due to COVID-19 but we will be back with an exhibition on 22nd May 2021. More details will be posted on our Club’s Facebook page and on www.elymrc.org.uk nearer the time. For more information please contact our Secretary David Abbott on 01353 721280 or by email at davidjabbott70@gmail.com Ely Evening Scrabble Club Not currently meeting.

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

INTEREST GROUPS

City of Ely Allotments and Gardens Association. www.elyallotmentsandgardens.org Ely Bridge Club Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e: elybridgeclub@gmail.com Ely and District Camra E: contact@elyanddistrictcamra.com www. elyanddistrictcamra.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra 34 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

LANG & LIT

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

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

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

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

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

Fenland Jam Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook. com/FJELY/ Ely Folk Club Contact 01353 740999 or 01353 664706 website: www.elyfolkclub.co.uk Ely Area Music Centre Hoping to reopen in January 2021 Contact Cambridgeshire Music: 01480 373500, Email: cm@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Ely Sinfonia Contact: 01353 721007 www.elysinfonia.co.uk Sing! Choirs Also see ‘Care and Support’ listings for our dementia choir.

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

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

Our Zoom meetings are at 6pm on Mondays in term time. Zoom singing is different but we make it fun and purposeful, by keeping everyone engaged and focused on improving. When live group singing is allowed again, our rehearsals will resume in the Church Rooms at St. Mary’s Church, Ely. For more details, email youth@ elychoralsociety.org Find us on Facebook @ elyyouthchoir

MUSIC

Acoustic Evenings at West End House Info:- Liam (01353) 659614 or T: 07775094063 E: debrunliam@outlook.com (01353) 662907 City of Ely Military Band www.elyband.co.uk contact Phil Green, 01353 721782 Ely Choral Society We are a mixed voice community choir who normally hold concerts in Ely Cathedral and other local venues with professional soloists and orchestras. We normally rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School. For the Autumn Term we will be rehearsing at 7.30pm on Monday evenings with our conductor, Andrew Parnell on Zoom. This is a chance to try us out in the privacy of your home. It’s fun and we expect a choir of at least 60 singers to be joining us again. For further details contact T: 07970 956401 E: membership@elychoralsociety.org W: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

NATURE & OUTDOORS

Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust www.wildlifebcn.org or e: willburdett@btinternet.com Ely Wildlife Watch Contact helen@moorehse.co.uk or look for Ely Wildlife Watch on Facebook Willderland Farm We are a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife; benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com or website: www.willderland.com www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 35

of service contribute to the betterment of the world. For more info Tel or Text: 07746761519, Email: elybahais@gmail.com FB: Ely Baha’i Community https://www.facebook.com/ElyBahai-Community-734901983310678/

NEIGHBOURHOOD

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

Everyone is welcome to become a new member of the group. For further details email getstevecarter@yahoo.co.uk or telephone 07875 222861 Our website:- ely.org.uk/ECAccessGroup/ EastCambsAG.htm Ely-Ribe Association e-mail: elyribe.association@ntlworld.com Chairman: Howard McMillan Tel: 01353 667949 Neighbourhood Watch We support the local police force in their efforts to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour and thus ensure that we live in a safer and more secure community. Through our many members we endeavour to build friendly and helpful neighbourhoods where residents feel part of their community and can rely on each other for assistance. For further information see our web site: https://sites.google.com/site/ eastcambsnhw/, or contact Kevin Evans: 01353 614892; kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com

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

A very warm and relaxed group trying to make a difference in our daily life and through acts 36 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

MOST CHURCHES HAVE ONLINE SERVICES. CHECK WITH EACH INDIVIDUAL ORGANISATION FOR DETAILS Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org - Ely Cathedral - Mothers’ Union Contact: Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion - Ely Cathedral - Edward Bear Club Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 -Story and Song Time A group for under 3’s and their families in the Lady Chapel at the Cathedral. It is every other Thursday from 10am and involves stories, music and worship for babies, toddlers and their carers.

All are welcome but spaces do need to be prebooked on our website https://www.elycathedral. org/learning/families/story-and-songtime ChristChurch North Ely Isle of Ely School.

Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org Ely City Church 15a Silver Street. Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk Countess Free Church Chapel St. Ely CB6 1AD Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk - Rich Tea Club Contact Cate on 07425650454 www.countessely.co.uk Jubilee Church Ely www.jubileechurchely.co.uk The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Rd, Ely Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson - The Lighthouse Knitters Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812 Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Minister: Revd. Catherine Dixon on 01353 662426 https://www. elyandnewmarketmethodists.org.uk/ely.htm New Connexions @ High Barns Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB Website: newconnexionschurch.org.uk Email: Keith@newconnexionschurch.org.uk Tel: Pastor Keith Waters, 612158

www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk Ely and District Spiritualist Church Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 - St Mary’s Monday Club Contact: Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 - St Mary’s Mothers’ Union Contact: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org/mothers-union.html www.facebook.com/StMarysElyMU/ St Peter-in-Ely, Church of England www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk & www.facebook. com/elystpeters or tel: 01353 656941 Ely Quaker Meeting Ely Quakers meet every Sunday at 10.30. Visitors are welcome to join us. We come together in silence and stillness and our Meetings for Worship last about an hour. During the pandemic we are meeting via Zoom. Find out more: https:// www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Contact: Sue Brock-Hollinshead, suebhisas@ gmail.com

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

SCIENCE

Ely Astronomy Club Mike Stephens / mike@sulis.demon.co.uk Facebook: Ely Astronomy Club http://sites.google.com/site/elyastroclub/ Ely Humanists Contact: email: elyhumanistssec@gmail.com or visit http://ely.humanist.org.uk/ See page 31 of this issue for info

SOCIAL

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

SPORT & FITNESS

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

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk Ely High Badminton Club Currently not meeting. Contact: Ron Grant, ron. grant@ntlworld.com. Tel: 01353 610743 Ely Victoria Badminton Club Contact: elyvicbad@gmail.com www.badmintonely.co.uk / Twitter @ElyVicBad Facebookwww.facebook.com/ elyvictoriaBadminton East Cambs Basket Ball Club Contact: contact@eastcambsbasketball.co.uk www.eastcambsbasketball.co.uk Ely Beet Sport & Social Club For up to date details and future bar opening www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 37

times please contact the Club Manager on 01353 662029 or at beetsecretary@gmail.com or 07376404495 City of Ely Bowls Club www.cityofelybowlsclub.org.uk Tel: 01353 665272 Email: cityofelybowlsclub@btconnect.com City of Ely Cricket Club www.cityofely.play-cricket.come-mail: cityofely_ cc@hotmail.com Octagon Cycling Club www.octagoncycling.com / octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contact Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely & District Cycling Club Contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Ely City Golf Club Contact: 01353 662751 www.elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely City Hockey Club www.pitchero.com/clubs/elycityhockey Tel: 07815 905288, Facebook: Ely City Hockey Club, Twitter: @ElyHockeyClub Ely Vikings Korfball Contact: http://www.elyvikings.com / elyvikings@ outlook.com Littleport Lions Korfball Contact Andy on: andrewdunlop@hotmail.com, website: www.littleport-lions.co.uk Ely Tang Soo Do Martial Arts Club Contact: Mr Russell (instructor) on 07732746179 or email robertrussell_4@hotmail.co.uk City of Ely Netball Club web: www.cityofelynetball.co.uk email: elycity@hotmail.co.uk / tel: 01353 662886 Ely Netball Club Contact: Victoria Cutforth, elynetball@hotmail. co.uk / 07518 080362 Isle of Ely Rowing Club Contact: chairman@elyrowingclub.org.uk Web: http://www.elyrowingclub.org.uk/ Riding and Skating Ely (R.A.S.E.) Advocating for a new skatepark in Ely. Join RASE on Instagram and Facebook. FB/Riding and skating Ely Ely Rugby Club Contact email - playrugby4ely@gmail.com Website - https://elytigers.rfu.club/ Ely Runners Contact: Richard Hill:secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club www.elysailingclub.org e: training.elysc@gmail.com ESC Model Yacht Fleet Contact: ESC Model Yacht Fleet Captain on 01353 626838 email: training.elysc@gmail.com Ely Squash Club 38 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

Tel:01353 662156 www.elysquash.mycourts.co.uk Ely Table Tennis Club Contact Karen Byford, Club Secretary, elytabletennis@gmail.com www.elytabletennis.co.uk Ely Tennis Club www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

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

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

SUPPORT & CARE

Al-anon Family Support Group We are a support group for families of alcoholics.

We have been meeting in Ely for 30 years. We meet every Monday at Centre 33 at 7.30pm.

During these times we are meeting by zoom meetings. For details of the zoom meeting or for help and local contact numbers please call the helpline 0800 0086811. There are no fees for membership. We hope to return to the rooms once the Covid-19 situation eases. email: al-anonuk.org.uk Cruse Bereavement Care Cruse Bereavement Care is a charity that has been providing bereavement support to people across the UK for over 60 years, predominately through face-to-face and group sessions. Due to the current situation around Covid-19, Cruse have taken the decision to move all of support to telephone, until it is safe to return to normal working practices. As well as telephone support, there is also helpful information on the Cruse website at: www.cruse.org.uk The Cruse Wednesday morning groups in Ely and Cambridge are currently closed. It is hoped that the groups will re-open in the future when it is safe to do so. If you would like telephone bereavement support, please contact the Helpline on 01223 633536 (open 9.30am1.30pm weekdays) or the National Helpline on 0808 8081677 (open 9.30-5pm weekdays with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm and Weekends 10am-2pm). The service is free of charge and donations welcome.

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

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

Care Network Cambs Supporting Volunteers, Encouraging Independence, Developing Good neighbour projects. Tel: 01954 211919 email: volunteering@care-network.org.uk Website: www.care-network.org.uk twitter @CareNetworkCamb Facebook: Care Network Cambridgeshire Cambridge Cruse Bereavement Care.

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

Ely Dementia Group Contact Julie Day on Ely 612369 or 07968739406 Ely Foodbank PLEASE CHECK ONLINE Email:info@ely.foodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk T: 01353 468626 Happy Cafe Ely We have been meeting online via Zoom since lockdown. We still hold meet-ups online on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 10.30am for around an hour, using ideas and resources from the national charity Action for Happiness. NEW evening Zoom sessions are starting on the final Thursday of each month from 7-8pm and the Zoom links for both morning and evening sessions can be found on our Facebook page @HappyCafeEly. We look forward to you joining us to learn more about the actions we can take to look after our wellbeing. email: hello@happycafeely.org.uk

Ely & District Parkinsons UK Support Group Contact Caroline Nicklinson, Lead Volunteer on 07718191482 Pos+Ability Contact: 07565 598193 E: posability3@gmail.com W: www.posability.org TMW Ely Contact Suzie on 07739638817 email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on Young People’s Support CENTRE 33 ELY DROP IN Natalie Gildersleeve. natalieg@centre33.org.uk / www.centre33.org.uk Tel: 0333 4141 809

Thank you to all our Advertisers.

Your support is much appreciated!

Elyi Price Guide Advertising ( per issue one-off / 3 / 6 ) 1/8 page advert £ 47 / £43 / £38 1/4 page advert £75 / £68 / £61 1/2 page advert £137 / £125 / £111 A5 page advert £232 / £210 / £187 Mini 20 word advert £20 WE OFFER DISCOUNTED SPACE FOR COMMUNITY & CHARITY GROUPS GROUPS AND MEETS LISTING - FREE (100 words max) (subject to space) EVENTS LISTINGS - FREE (subject to space) QUARTER PAGE CHARITY POSTERS FLAT RATE £25 CONTRIBUTION PER QUARTER. SAVE ON FLIERS AND POSTERS AND GET YOUR INFO OUT TO 10,000+ READERS FOR JUST £25 www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 39

40 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com