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Ely Mayor – 4 WW1 Commemoration – 5 Ely Cadets – 5 Ely Museum - 6 Ryoko’s love for Ely – 8 Cambs Family History – 8 Art in Wood – 12 C.O.S.– 12 Golfing Fundraiser – 13 Ely District Scouts – 14 Get a Gutter Guru! – 16 Your Dream Bathroom – 23 Yoga Path – 26 Pos+ability – 27 Heroic Awards! – 28 K9 Café – 32 Ely Rocks Grenfell– 33 A Wonderful Window! – 35 Welcome Little Roos – 37 Ultimate Frisbee – 55 www.elyimagazine.com

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We hope you enjoy this double summer edition of the Elyi Magazine. It is great to have Mike Rouse’s first official article as Mayor. It has also been good to hear some lovely stories from individuals and groups this month. Thanks to Mary for sharing the details of her and her husband’s time at the Ely Cadets barracks back in April. It’s lovely when younger people take the time to acknowledge and honour those who have served in the past.

Emily, at the museum tells us about Ely’s brewing history and we are pleased to hightlight how a number of local independent businesses are helping the community and supporting worthy causes.

Madeleine has been very involved in the Ely Hero awards this year, judging a category and we were also pleased to sponsor the Neighbour of The Year. Look out for photos on our blog site and in the September issue.

The Elyi has gone from strength to strength in the past four years as we transitioned into a monthly publication in December 2015. This was an excellent decision and has enabled product growth which has enabled us to feed back into the community on many different levels.

We have decided, moving forward to focus our efforts on a bi-monthly publication from September. So, after the July / August edition, we will produce a September / October edition, copy date Friday 10th August and then a November / December edition with a copy date of Monday 15th October and so on.

Due to the regular feedback we receive, we are firm in our belief that we are giving our readers, advertisers, not-for-profit organisations and local groups what they need and want from a community magazine.

We will be contacting our valued advertisers in the next few weeks and look forward to exciting times ahead, we intend to be around with a new business model for quite some time yet!

Once again, thanks for all your support!

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I was pleased to attend the Civic Service at St Ives and back in Ely support the open weekend event at Ely Museum to help them publicise and gain support for their expansion and renovation plans.

Cassie took on her first solo engagement at Lily House and Fen House thoroughly enjoying a combined lunch and meeting residents and staff.

ELY MAYOR

NEWS and ENGAGEMENTS Thank you to my colleagues on the City council and all those who attended the mayor making at the Maltings on 21st May, Cassie and I were delighted by the welcome we received as we embark on our year of office. Cassie and her brother Ben, were responsible for the buffet under the direction of their mother, who is a chef and catering manager, and I’m pleased that we were able to take the left over food to the hub drop-in at the Lighthouse centre the next morning.

Right from the start the diary has been busy with a wide range of engagements, the first for me being a performance of Beauty and the Beast at Highfield Academy under the direction of Helen Pettit who does such a marvellous job with the Lantern Theatre Company.

The Mayoress and some members of the council joined me at an Iftar meal with the Ely Muslim Association, while I was pleased to support the Rosmini Centre Heritage event at the Lighthouse Centre.

Two events involving young people were particularly enjoyable. The first welcoming students from the South Tyrol on an exchange visit to Ely College and then attending the Alconbury High School graduation in the Cathedral. I’m sure for the young American students being in the cathedral was something they will never forget, nor their parents and supporters, and I know local restaurants were very busy.

Haddenham parish council were kind enough to allow me to attend as mayor for the first concert of the Isle of Ely Festival at the charming Arts Centre in the village. It was a delightful, well attended performance by the muli-talented Jeremy Harmer and Steve Bingham and I’m sure got all of us there in the mood for more exciting events during the coming weeks.

If we can attend your events, either together or separately and support what you are doing, do get in touch through Marianne Pickering at the City Council : marianne.pickering@cityofelycouncil. org.uk or directly with me. We are at the service of the city.

Mike

The Mayoress and I had a full day at the Open University graduation ceremonies in the cathedral and what was apparent is how much such an event brings to the economy of the city into hotels, bed and breakfast accommodation and the restaurants.

Photos - Mike Rouse

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ELY YOUTH AND WW1 COMMEMORATION EVENT 15th July 10.30am to 3.30pm The City of Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion, with support from ECDC and City of Ely Council, are holding an event to commemorate the cessation of WW1 whilst promoting our youth organisations in the area. The event will take place on the Palace Green, Ely and will include a small area within the Cathedral near St George’s Chapel.

Starting at 10.30am, there will be fundraising and information stalls involving the Royal British Legion, Cambridgeshire Riders Branch, Royal Air Force Association, Royal Air Force cadets, Army cadets, girl guides, first responder, local schools and a WW1 exhibition relating to Cambridgeshire.

In the afternoon, the Cambridgeshire Regiment’s reunion will take place at around 230pm on Cross green, where veterans and other organisations will form up for the drum head service. The Suffolk

Regiment Colours are expected to be presented to the Mayor of Ely for display at the Ely Museum.

If you have a relative or stories regarding people from Ely and our local villages who took part in WW1 please do come along. For more information please contact Cityofely.chairman@rbl.community

ELY CADETS HONOUR VETERAN ARTILLERY MAN, ROY Ely residents Mary and Roy Neal recently enjoyed a lovely occasion at Waterbeach barracks courtesy of Ely Cadets. Roy is a resident at Vera James House and Mary lives nearby.

Mary describes the events. “It started with a casual question in the local council office; Is there somewhere that Roy can display his silver cup?”

Roy had been presented with the cup whilst doing his National Service in the Royal Artillery in Delmenhorst, Germany and Mary wondered if it would be of interest to somebody locally.

Robyn, an in-house receptionist in the East Cambs Office suggested that she approach the Ely Cadets. This resulted in Daryl, the Cadets Commander, coming to meet Roy at Vera James House. Following on from this meeting Mary and Roy were invited to a buffet and reception at the cadets’ barracks. “It was a lovely buffet and Roy was delighted that some of the top brass within the cadets had turned out.” says Mary.

The idea was that Roy would present his cup to the cadets so that it could have a permanent home on display in a fitting place. Roy and Mary travelled to Waterbeach on 13th April. The Vera James staff had taken great care to get Roy ready for his big day and he looked very smart in his blazer.

At the barracks, Roy and Mary were shown a video of what the cadets offer young people today, given a tour of the barracks and Roy even got to hold some of the guns!

The cadets were very interested to hear all about Roy’s service and see some photos. Roy presented the cup to Daryl who said they would be honoured to display it in their silver cabinet. It was a great day for all concerned. Mary said “We were treated very kindly. It was really lovely to see a local person be remembered and respected in this way. Thankyou Ely Cadets” www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 5

Bottoms Up!

A nugget of Ely Brewing History from Emily Allen, Custodian at Ely Museum.

Brewing beer has been an important part of the economy of the Isle of Ely for hundreds of years.

Thanks to the rich farmland that emerged around Ely following the drainage of the Fens, the land is ideally suited to growing the high-quality barley needed by local breweries.

The monks of Ely Cathedral were the first to begin brewing beer in large quantities, they made 3 varieties & strengths, though a visiting Archbishop did say of the weakest brew “it is so weak even the pigs will not drink it!” Many innkeepers, farmers and individuals also brewed their own beer to share or sell, a tradition carried on by many to this day. The monks of Ely brewed their beer in the brewhouse near the Ely Porta, now part of the modern-day Kings School It was in 1257, during the reign of King Henry III, that Ely’s ales first came to prominence when the King commanded the Mayor of Kings Lynn to allow the men of Ely to come into the town to sell their beer.

By the mid-19th century most of the small breweries had closed leaving just 4 commercial breweries in Ely, the Waterside Brewery, the Quayside Brewery, Legge’s Brewery on Newnham Street and the Eagle Brewery on Cambridge Road Following a series of take-overs and mergers, the numbers of breweries in Ely was reduced to just one. This modern brewery employed over 250 people at its premises at the bottom of Fore Hill. Run by Watney Mann.

They remained in operation until 1968 when a fire at The Maltings stopped production. The building was demolished in 1972 and The Maltings sold to the city for £100 so it could be turned into a public hall, a scheme which won national acclaim.

The Hall, Cutlack and Harlock brewery at Forehill, Ely was completely remodelled in 1930, and was considered to be the finest brewery for its size in the country.

Delivery drivers in the 1920s from the Cutlack and Harlock's Quayside Brewery. Ely Ales were stocked in over 350 public houses across East Anglia at the height of their popularity.

The Maltings was built in 1868 Ebenezer William Harlock as part of his brewery complex on Ely’s Waterside. It is where locally grown Barley was processed into Malt for brewing.

Friday History Group Mike Petty's talk in May on ‘Pickwick’s Ely Scrapbook 1838’ was the last one of the very successfull 2017/18 season, which has now finished.

The next talk is planned to be on the second Friday in October, the 12th. David Oates is booked to give us a talk on the History of the Chivers’ Jam Factory at Histon, 1873 - 1960.

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WHY I LOVE ELY Ryoko settled here from Japan several years ago. Here, she shares her thoughts on the city and tells us why she feels privileged to live here!

When I walked at Cherry Hill Park for the first time, I remember clearly the wild flowers, a beautiful green field with ponies, the famous cathedral, a wonderful backdrop; the vivid, fresh grass-green, below bright blue sky and highlighted by history - I was speechless.

How could I have imagined I would live in a city with links to Oliver Cromwell! I imagined how he had enjoyed this same scenery, stood by the Cathedral and walked these streets. It excites me; I feel so honoured to be here.

There is much nature in and around Ely. From my first day here, I enjoyed the loud birdsong and at night, I was surprised to see shooting stars so clearly. My five senses had revitalised, to operate in ways I had missed in the years in the US. When I meet people, we sometimes just smile or chat, and it gives me warmth and happiness.

Perhaps the Japanese and English are similar - we are both islanders.

Ely is the smallest city I’ve lived in, but how special it is, and Ely people are so lovely. I am a pianist and privileged to give lessons to such good-natured students. I have enjoyed giving charity concerts here and love to fit into this friendly society and share through my music.

PROJECT TO DIGITISE PARISH REGISTERS Cambridgeshire Family History Society is pleased to announce an exciting new project which is currently in its early stages.

Working in partnership with Wisbech and Fenland Museum, the Society is embarking on an ambitious project to digitise 32 parish registers which are currently in the Museum collection, over 50,000 pages and 500,000 records from Cambridgeshire and Norfolk. The Museum and the Society have had the support of the Cambridgeshire Archives who have loaned specialist equipment to support this venture. We will be working through parish by parish and, as we finish a parish, the images will be released and will be published on the website.

These will then be searchable on the Society's Ancestor Finder database, available to download by purchase of tokens, along with all other Society records. This work is being carried out by volunteers and is anticipated to take about a year to complete.

Ryoko is available as a piano teacher and Japanese language teacher. e: ryokort@gmail. com / m: 07813593884

A full list of the parishes and dates is available on the Museum website at http://www. wisbechmuseum.org.uk//Archives.htm. Find us on the CFHS website, https://www.cfhs.org. uk for progress reports and updates.

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ART IN WOOD Ely Guild of Woodturners Exhibition & Gallery Sale 18th - 27th August 2018.

Join the Ely Guild of Woodturners at this year's 'Art In Wood' exhibition which will be held at Ely Cathedral Centre (opposite the Cathedral) Entrance is free, so do pop in and see what it's all about.

Our members will be submitting lots of their pieces and giving the public a chance to see the versatility of our craft.

For more information about the EGW or our Art in Wood exhibition, check out our website www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk and follow us on Twitter @Elywoodturners

CAMBRIDGE OPEN STUDIOS Each year more than 350 artists across Cambridgeshire open their studios over the first four weekends of July, inviting the public to see their work, find out about the techniques they use and discover the passions that inspire them.

Our members include potters, painters, jewellers, furniture makers, photographers, textile artists, sculptors and much more. Artists open their studios for between one and four weekends, from 11am to 6pm.

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This year there are 87 venues to visit in central Cambridge and Grantchester and a further 134 venues in the wider Cambridgeshire area – including a large cluster of studios in Ely. Marion Curtis, board member of Cambridge Open Studios, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for members of the public to see artists at work, discuss their inspirations and techniques, and to browse, purchase or even commission their work.

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CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SUCCESS IN ELY 2018 will see a local independent Chartered Financial Planning Firm celebrate 10 years of success in Ely. Absolute Sense IFA Ltd hold the Chartered status which is awarded as evidence of quality and professional advice delivered ethically and fairly.

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They’ve now been established in the village for over 12 years and the new purpose-built showroom marks an expansion on this side of their business.

There is also on show an array of shower boarding, designer baths, minimalist and space-saving bathrooms, walk-in showers and fitted furniture, and some unusual fittings and ideas, all in new colours and designs to help you choose your ideal bathroom. There’s nothing like seeing it in situ to get inspired for you own home !

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Introducing Vimala who teaches a traditional hatha style yoga - Sivananda Hatha Yoga.

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The aim of the Sivananda practice is to promote physical, mental, and inner well-being. Flexibility, strength & toning of the body is attained in just a few weeks. The practice can be adapted to suit all age groups and physical abilities with its asana variations and modifications so you can rely on a practice to suit you whether beginner or advanced yogi…! Each session works slowly and methodically to build confidence, balance, strength & flexibility at your own pace.

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Pos+Ability Part Time Exercise Support Assistant Initially 5 hours/week @ £8.24 per hour Pos+Ability is a registered charity providing chair based exercise, co-ordination, memory and communication skills supported by specialist equipment Work with instructors to support clients who have long term illnesses including the survival of a stroke, living with Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and other conditions.

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band work, which is led by our qualified instructors. We assist a small group or individuals in our boot camp which involves dumb bells and light leg weights to promote core balance and muscle strength.

The aim of the sessions.

I have been working with our clients in Ely for 5 years now. We have two sessions on a Thursday at the Community Centre in High Barns. My aim as an Exercise Support Assistant is to relax the clients by reassuring them and motivating them. This sense of purpose mixed in with a good deal of fun and laughter helps to improve their mobility and thinking skills and all helps their progression towards their personal goals.

Why I do it.

After all the hard work we sit together for refreshments whilst doing a fun quiz. There is nothing more rewarding in my job than when I am encouraging and motivating a client, seeing a person develop the belief that they can achieve their personal goals. The most important asset you can have is enthusiasm.

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An evening of excitement, tension, tears and laughter was held on Monday 25th June at The Maltings to shine a light on Ely Heroes 2018! Metro Rod Cambridge, based in Ely organised for the 2nd year running this incredible feel-good community event.

The search for our local heroes began in March, nominations flew in and the unenviable task for shortlisting and finalising began. This culminated in 3 finalists from each of the 10 categories, these and their guests were invited to the award ceremony and the winners were crowned. The host for the evening was Mr Chris Mann from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire who said “This is such a brilliant idea that has brought the whole community together. It is so important to recognise and salute those who go that extra mile to brighten up our lives and help others locally. Meeting these people and listening to their stories is also very humbling.”

With a 42% increase in nominations over the inaugural event last year, the community really got behind nominating their heroes. What a selection of finalists! Look out for the winners in The Ely Standard!

A MONSTER SUCCESS - THE SUTTON BEAST OF 2018 Sunday 10th June saw the crowds gather in Sutton for the annual running of ‘The Beast’. This incorporates The Tony Robinson 10K and The Mini Beast Fun Run and this year saw record crowds in both races.

The event was introduced and hosted by ITV Anglia’s Donovan Blake and featured live music from local songstress Sophie Frear.

The Mini Beast Fun Run is a 2.5Km multi terrain race and is embraced by the whole range of ages giving it a real family atmosphere. This year saw Ben Isaacson retain his title for the 3rd Year running, just about beating off Louis Beningfield

in the most exiting of finishes.

The first female home was Dana Fraser with Elena Fraser not far behind.

The Tony Robinson 10K is also a multi terrain race. It goes off The Isle of Ely and out into the swathes of Fenland into Sutton Gault and beyond. The sun beat down this year, making the race tougher than ever and everyone who completed the race did so well.

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This year’s winner was Sutton resident Paul Waggit in a time of 35mins 23 secs while the first female home was three time winner Lisa Marriott (41mins 53secs).

Between and after the races, the hundreds of participants and their supporters enjoyed a BBQ, Pizza, Desserts and Tea & Cakes, as well as taking part in The Scouts hamper raffle.

The orgainsers said “We are delighted that the event was such a success. There are so many people that came and ran and each and every one seemed to have had a great time. This is a real example of a community coming together and we are so grateful to ‘Team Beast’ for making it run so smoothly”.

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K9 Community Cafe The K9 Community Café café in Ely Cambridgeshire has become one of the latest cafes across Britain to join Starbucks Community Café programme. The new partnership will give The K9 Community Café the ability to place regular orders for supplies such as, coffee, tea and milk jugs to help sustain this vital community space.

The K9 Community Café meets Thursday mornings 10 -12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely. It provides a safe welcoming place for dogs and their well behaved owners! Or if someone doesn’t have a dog they can come and meet lots of other people’s. You don’t have to have a dog but you do need to like them! We are a community group run entirely by volunteers and regularly run school holiday activities, fund raising stalls, and mini dog shows and fun days.

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August 2017 with four cafes and is now being expanded to a further 16 cafés around the country. Working with Neighbourly, Starbucks has identified community spaces that could benefit most from the support of regular access to essential items. 2018 marks Starbucks 20th year since opening in the UK, and its work with all 20 community cafés will mean that each can continue to offer their local communities the space, support and guidance that is relied upon by many.

Chris Kent who set up the K9 Community Café 3 years ago says – “This partnership will really help us keep our running costs down to a minimum. It is enormously helpful and we are honoured to be part of the scheme”

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You can find the facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Nick Davies, founder of Neighbourly, said: “Many community cafés across the UK are struggling with funding and the resources to stay alive, but the importance of them to so many people is undeniable whether they focus on youth, social isolation, exclusion or homelessness. We hope the support and donations will go some way in making sure that cafés like The K9 Community Café remain an integral part of the community for years to come.”

Neighbourly is an award-winning social platform that matches charities and community projects with people and companies that can help. It uses technology to connect and enable communities, individuals and organisations to help local causes by providing evidence that engaging in local activity is good for business.

Ely resident, Fleur Patten runs the Facebook group Ely Eel Rocks. She was the driving force for a very special project in June to join with and commemorate the 1st anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy which claimed 72 lives.

As an act of remembrance and solidarity with the people of Grenfell and the people of Ely, Fleur and fellow rocker, Paula Woodruffe, painted and named 72 rocks, one for each known victim of the fire - and several more to represent those never accounted for.

These were supplied by Sally Bibby of Bibby’s Turf & Landscaping. Sally has always been a generous supporter of the rock painting craze having, to date, given away over 4.5 tons of rocks for various different children’s rockpainting projects. But for this project in particular she got involved on a very personal level, together with staff member Katy, choosing and donating the rocks personally. They had to be small enough for Fleur to transport to London for the silent walk.

On Wednesday 13th June there was a special ceremony held at The Eel Catcher’s Daughter, on the High Street where the rocks had been displayed for about 3 weeks. Helen, who owns the shop created a fantastic display with a statement, supplied by Fleur, explaining the rocks’ significance and encouraging passersby to see the rocks as people and loved ones, sons and daughters, uncles and aunts. (cont’d over)

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Contact us for a free no obligation quote 01353 777909 Bishop David performed a short blessing ceremony to send the rocks on their way.

“Placing a rock as an act of remembrance is nothing new. Stones are fitting symbols of the lasting presence of the deceased’s life and memory.” said Bishop David.

The next Day, Fleur made her way to Grenfell. The Silent Walk was the focal point of a week long series of events to commemorate the anniversary.

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Fleur commented, “I was amazed at the response.

As soon as we arranged the rocks. Relatives of lost ones quickly assembled and held the rocks whilst fighting back tears. Others asked if they could rearrange rocks to put family members together; a mother and son. It was agreed that the rocks should be collected up before the silent walk began.”

“It wasn’t possible to see the end or the beginning.

Everyone wore green. It was a sea! The green scarves had been handed out to everyone and it was a powerful statement. Residents hung them from their windows.” Says Fleur

It was clearly a very emotional event and there was a swell of appreciation expressed for the fact that that these rocks had come all the way from Ely. The mood of the walk itself was one of peace and friendship. It began about 7.30pm and progressed from the Wall of Truth to Grenfell Tower.

Bravo to Fleur for this initiative which involved Ely looking outward to another community and offering such a moving symbol of support, and bravo too to local Ely business owners, Helen Watkins and Sally Bibby for offering support and encouragement.

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ELY INDEPENDENT SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY! We, here at Elyi HQ, love our High Street, It has had its ups and downs but seems to manage to rejuvenate and recover after difficult times. We are looking forward to seeing what springs up in The Old Oxfam shop, which is nearing completion - very exciting! and there seems to be something happening at last at the old Premiere shop next door too. Do let us know if you are the business moving in because we would love to give you a shout out to all the Ely residents.

Every January the Cutlacks window is taken over by a deserving cause. Past charities have been Pos+ability, which you can read more about on page 27, First Responders (volunteers trained to respond to emergency calls) and next year it will be Littleport charity, Branching Out which supports Adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives.

Another Elyi ‘Bravo!’ to Arabella hardworking team at Cutlacks!

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Our independent shops not only bring quality shopping and variety to our High Street (and by that I mean all our city centre shopping within walking distance of the market) but do you realise how much they support our community? Local independent shop owners are passionate people; passionate about their business and the service and products they provide, but also committed to the community they serve.

Arabella Chambers, at Cutlacks of Ely has a policy of supporting groups in the community.

“One of the simplest things we can do is help local charities promote themselves through our shop display windows” says Arabella. “ Its a simple thing but it works”

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FAMILY RUN CHILDREN’S CLOTHING STORE, LITTLE ROOS MOVES INTO ELY HIGH STREET

Little Roos is the latest independent family run business to hit our High Street in Ely. When you walk through the door you are greeted by owner Margaret Rooney or one of the family.

It was Margaret’s idea to open the shop after shopping in Ely for their nine grandchildren and unable to find the children’s clothes they were looking for.

“We felt there was a gap in the market and, with the family, came up with the idea of opening a shop offering bright, fun and individual good quality children’s clothing. We’ve chosen brands such as Frugi, Emile et Rose, Hatley, Petit Bateau and Angel & Rocket as we know these brands are both practical and really well made which we felt was important.” says Margaret.

And they have done just that! The shop has a lovely contemporary, family feel with a large choice of children’s clothing for ages 0-12 years. They have a traditional ethos and currently avoid selling on-line as they prefer people to come into the shop, see their extensive range of products and compare sizing personally. It’s great to have another quality retail outlet on the High Street offering that personal service to shoppers. Clearly it is working as the shop has been very busy since its grand opening in April this year and getting rave reviews.

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OUR JULY/AUGUST SELECTION

ART ELY STAINED GLASS MUSEUM WORKSHOPS

Fri 6th July 1pm-4pm - The South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, Metal & Glass Fusing Workshop. Designed to be ideal for beginners, this short workshop will give you all the basic knowledge you will need to start creating your own fused glass artwork. £45 Sat 7th July 10am - 5pm - The South Triforium, Ely Cathedral, You will be given an introduction to the techniques employed in the manufacture of an ornamental leaded panel of about 12” x 12”. Tea and coffee will be provided. There may be an hour’s break for lunch.

There are many nearby cafes and sandwich shops or you can bring a packed lunch. £90 Contact:01353 660347 / shop@stainedglassmuseum.com www.stainedglassmuseum.com/workshops

CAMBRIDGE OPEN STUDIOS

Sat 7th July - Sun 29th July (weekends) Artists will open their doors to the public over four weekends in July.

This year there are 87 venues to visit in central Cambridge and Grantchester and a further 134 venues in the wider Cambridgeshire area – including a large cluster of studios in Ely. http://www.camopenstudios.co.uk/

EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY HELAINE BLUMENFELD OBE

14th Jul 2018 - 28th Oct 2018 - ‘TREE OF LIFE’ Ely Cathedral FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION

THE ARTS SOCIETY ELY

Thurs 19th July 7 for 7.30pm at The Old Bishops Palace. An illustrated lecture entitled As Good as Gold by Alexandra Epps currently official guide and lecturer at Tate Modern, Tate Britain and Guildhall Art Gallery. Experience the story of gold and its significance and symbolism within the history of art. info: gary.c.davis@mac.com

PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION

1st - 31st August - Ely Cathedral Members of Ely Photographic Club are exhibiting their work at Ely Cathedral this month. A collection of prints will be on display and some on sale right the way through to August 31.

To find out more, visit www.elyphotographicclub.co.uk or search for the club on Facebook.

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FESTIVALS & FUNDRAISERS ELY AQUAFEST

ELY CATHEDRAL

Sun 1st Jul 2018 - Riverside Aquafest, Ely’s Premier Community event which will be in it’s 40th year in 2018! Whether you are 9 or 90 Aquafest has something to offer YOU! www.elyaquafest.org.uk

ELY FOLK FESTIVAL

13th - 15th July Ely Folk Festival is a bijou weekend folk and roots music festival that takes place in the wonderful cathedral city of Ely. http://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/ COFFEE MORNING FOR CANCER RESEARCH Saturday 14th July Barbara, Gillian &Wiggie welcome you to their coffee morning at The Broadway, Wilburton.

ELY CATHEDRAL CHOIR TOUR FUNDRAISING SUMMER SUPPER

31st August 2018 6pm - Ely Cathedral Enjoy a delightful supper within the gardens of the monastic buildings of Ely Cathedral.

Tickets £15 per person to include two courses with puddings to be auctioned. For info email: Laura. barbrook@gmail.com / Box Office:01353 660349 www.elycathedral.org/events

MUSIC & DANCE BIG BAND SWING GALA NIGHT Sun 1st July 7.30pm - The Maltings Tickets £35/£15/£12 from The Ely Tourist Information Centre 01353 662062

ELY CHORAL SOCIETY CONCERT

Sat 7th July 7.30pm - Hayward Theatre The Rio Grande, Misa Criolla, Liebeslieder Waltzes, Conducted by Andrew Parnell. £17/£5 from Burrows Book Shop, 01353 669759 / tickets@elychoralsociety.org

JAZZ AT THE BABYLON

29th July & 26th August - 7pm for 7.30pm Monthly Ely Jazz Club. Last Sunday of the month Guest musicians welcome. Enjoy live jazz at a cool riverside gallery location. Future dates : Sun 26 Aug, Sun 28 Oct, Friday 21 Dec. Licenced bar.

Reserved table or couch seat £12, seated £8 Contact John Durrant Arts 07543 301145 Card payments : 01366 384544 Babylon Box Office : 01353 616991

DID YOU KNOW THAT YOU CAN READ ARTICLES AND FIND EVENTS ON OUR NEW BLOG SITE? https://elyionline.com/

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MUSIC AND DANCE AT THE CATHEDRAL For more information contact: Box office: 01353 660349 / www.elycathedral.org (All these events are at the Cathedral) TEXAS CHILDREN’S CHOIR Mon 2nd July - 12pm FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION A CELEBRATION OF PEACE - CONCERT 4th July 7.30pm Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a theme by Thomas Tallis, Dona Nobis Pacem, Five Variants on Dives and Lazarus, Sancta Civitas. Featuring a chorus of 250 singers from across the United States of America East Anglian Chamber Orchestra Stephen Cleobury and Craig Jessop Conductors £15/£10/£8 tickets CLARE HAMMOND - PIANIST 6th July 7.30pm This colourful and inspired musical journey in celebration of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival includes works from Schubert, Mendelssohn and RimskyKorsakov. £15/£5 (U16s) THE CITY CHOIR OF WASHINGTON 8th July 1.10pm The tour program combines American, English and French choral works spanning the 19th century to today. FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION CHICAGO MASTER SINGERS 10th July 1:10pm FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION ST THOMAS’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR 12th July 1:10pm FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION LONDON CONCORD SINGERS 14th July 2018 2:30pm FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION THE CENTRAL BAND OF THE RBL Sat 21st July - 7.30pm A unique opportunity to see The Central Band of the Royal British Legion in concert to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the WW1 and the founding of the RAF. Music by Vaughan Williams, Holst, Elgar, Nigel Hess, Coates and more. Tickets £10, £15, £20, £29.50 available from 7 May Box Office: 01353 660349 40 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

GABRIELI ROAR - CORONATION MUSIC 23rd July 7:30pm The massed forces of Gabrieli Roar convene once more for a residential training weekend culminating in a large-scale performance at Ely Cathedral.

Tickets: £10, Students £5, Under 16s & unwaged free For more information contact: Box office: 01353 660349 / ww.elycathedral.org ORGAN RECITAL 29th July 2018 5:15pm - 6:15pm Distinguished British organist Stephen Farr gives the third of this summer’s organ recitals.

FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION THE CHOIR OF THE CHURCH OF THE EPIPHANY, WASHINGTON DC 31st July 1.10pm The choir has long been known for the excellence of its choral offerings in the Anglican tradition, from chant and Palestrina through to Howells and Stephen Paulus.

FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION OCTAGON STUDIOS - DANCE DIVINE 3rd August 2018 1:10pm Ballet, contemporary dance and jazz lunch-time showcase performance by Ely’s Octagon Dance school. Ely Cathedral FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION ORGAN RECITAL 5th August 2018 5:15pm - 6:15pm The Cathedral’s Director of Music, Paul Trepte, gives the fourth of the summer organ recital series.

FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION HEXACHORDIA 9th August 2018 1:10pm The Hexachordia trio offer a fresh approach to music of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION ORGAN RECITAL 12th August 2018 5:15pm - 6:15pm The Cathedral Assistant Organist, Edmund Aldhouse, continues the summer series.

FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION STEVEN ARMSTRONG & FRIENDS 16th August 2018 1:10pm A Hand of Bridge Samuel Barber Adagio Samuel Barber Mystery on the Docks Edward Barnes FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION

LANTERN DANCE - SPIRITUS 17 August 2018 1:10pm Ballet, contemporary dance and jazz lunch-time showcase performance by Ely’s Lantern Dance school. Ely Cathedral FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION ORGAN RECITAL - ALESSANDRO BIANCHI 19th August 2018 5:15pm - 6:15pm The distinguished Italian organist visits Ely for the sixth concert in the summer organ series.

FREE WITH CATHEDRAL ADMISSION LEONARD BERNSTEIN AT 100 WITH MAHLER’S RESURRECTION SYMPHONY Fri 24th August - 7.30pm On the eve of Leonard Bernstein’s 100th Birthday, experience this legendary concert film with a cinematic screening in remastered DTS surround sound in the place where it was recorded 45 years ago. £20/£15 Contact: Sallyann Ford at Ely Cathedral (Venue) s.ford@elycathedral.org Tel: 01353 660349.

CAMBRIDGE VOICES CONCERT 27th August 7.30pm The programme includes Elgar’s brilliant pinnacle of the British oratorio tradition, The Dream of Gerontius.Premium £35, Standard £28, F/TStudent £18 www.babylonarts.org.uk Ely Choral Society & Youth Choir

SUMMER CONCERT

Isle of Ely Arts Festival Saturday 9 June - Saturday 7 July 2018

The Rio Grande Lambert Misa Criolla Ramirez Liebeslieder Waltzes Brahms

Pianists

Thanea & Maurice Hodges Percussion Ensemble led by

Will Sivier

Conducted by

Celebrating arts and culture throughout East Cambridgeshire

Andrew Parnell

Tickets

Saturday 7th July 2018 7:30 pm Hayward Theatre The King’s School, Ely

Admission, including summer drinks, by ticket: £17, u18s £5, from: Burrows Bookshop, 7, High Street Passage, Ely. Tel 01353 669759 or tickets@elychoralsociety.org Registered Charity No: 802308 and at the door

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LITERARY TOPPINGS BOOKSELLERS EVENTS

Tues 3rd July - Prof Christopher Andrew 7.10 for 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Broad Street. £7 (£35 including book) Wed 11th July - Matt Haig 7.10 for 7.30pm The Lighthouse Centre £7 (£12.99 including book) Wed 18th July - Stella Tillyard 7.10 for 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Broad Street. £7 (£16.99 including book) Tues 24th July - Louis de Bernieres 7.10 for 7.30pm St Peter’s Church, Broad Street. £7 (£16.99 including book) For more information contact: (01353) 645005 ely@toppingbooks.co.uk

SPORT ELY VICTORIA BADMINTON CLUB

(Tuesdays) 5th June - 28th August Pay as you play! £5 Adults / £3 Juniors (Covering all court time and feather shuttle use). No membership or regular commitment required, simply pay as you play. Tuesdays, 7-10pm All 4 courts available. Ely Paradise Sports Centre. elyvicbad@gmail.com

Open Garden In memory of Rachel Our annual open garden is on Leech Sunday 9th September 2018 2pm - 6pm

support us in raising money for the

Sarcoma Fund at UCHL

Entry £2.00, under 5’s free plant sale, afternoon tea and raffle afternoon tea £2 per person, children free.

50 Downham Road, Ely CB6 1BL

Volunteer with us!

THEATRE HOLDING HANDS

8th, 14th & 21st July - various venues Field Theatre Group performances.

Search ‘field theatre group’ on facebook for further info

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

9th July 2018 - 10th July Performed by a talented company of British and French actors, Much Ado About Nothing is filled with sparkling wit, tender romance and atmospheric live music and songs.

Tickets £20-£35 (Under 26s £10 off) Cathedral Box Office 01353 660349 or visit www.much-ado.co.uk/

Become A Volunteer!

Support a family in their own home with everyday activities such as cleaning, homework, cooking, sibling support, gardening, DIY & more. please contact jess.hughes@each.org.uk or, volunteerservices@each.org.uk Our hugely valuable team of volunteers are at the heart of EACH. Without them, EACH simply wouldn’t be the same and we are extremely grateful for the gift of their time.

How you can help...

Administration and office • Helping at EACH events • Bucket collections Collection pot organisers • Garden and maintenance Housekeeping and kitchen duties • Sibling support groups Driver • Driver’s mate • Shop worker • Stock sorters and much more...

For more information about other volunteering opportunities please visit:

Royal Patron: HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Registered Charity Number 1069284

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FOLK

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening FESTIVAL Steve Knightley 13-15 JULY 2018 Lindisfarne · Ezio 33

ELY OUTDOOR CENTRE ELY·CAMBS·CB6 2SH

Sam Kelly Trio

• Season tickets £75 (£85 after 31 May) • Concessions available • Children under 12yrs free • Day Tickets available

The Willows · Skipinnish The Black Feathers Jamie Smith’s Mabon

BOX OFFICE www.elyfolkfestival.co.uk Telephone: 01284 758000

Johnny Dickinson

Tim Edey ...and many more

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REGULAR GROUPS AND MEETS LISTINGS To update or add your group please email: editor@elyimagazine.com

ART & CRAFT

Ely Art Society We meet every 2nd Friday of the month at 7.30pm at the Methodist Hall CB6 1AD. Art Demos. New members always welcome, £30.00 per year only.

Contact Gary Davis chairman gary.c.davis@mac.com Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the High Flyer Pub on newnham Street. 7.30-9pm. It is free to join us and everyone is welcome to knit, crochet, cross-stitch etc. Tel: 01353 664472 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 Meetings are first Wednesday of each month at the Village Hall in Little Thetford, starting at 7pm Demonstration by a visiting expert / raffle, chat and a cup of tea! Membership currently just £30 per annum. So do come along and take a peek. website: www.elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk Twitter @ElyWoodturners. e:publicity@elyguildofwoodturners.org.uk

CHARITIES (Local branches)

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

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Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum. For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 / email: willburdett@btinternet.com Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer. For more information on forthcoming Ely Wildlife Watch events, follow the Ely Wildlife Watch group on Facebook or call Clive Baker on 01353 610224.

COMMUNITY

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. Meet at The Grange Council Offices.

Contact Vicki at vickielychapter@btinternet.com for more details.

Friends of Ely Library Coffee mornings and jigsaw exchange held by Friends of Ely Library every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come and help us support our local Ely Library. 10.00am - 12.00 ALL Welcome.

For events go to: www.cambridgeshire.net The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50 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 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld. com 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 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 / www.willderland.com

DRAMA, THEATRE & FILM

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

C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music. Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564

Ely 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 information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers. co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483

DANCE

Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (three years) 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.

E: squire@suttonmasque.org.uk www.suttonmasque.org.uk 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 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

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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

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 W.E.A. At WEA we believe learning is for everyone and learning is for life. The Ely Branch of the WEA offers two 10 week courses per year: one starting in late September and the other in early January.

The courses run from 10.30am to noon and are held in Ely Library. In addition, it offers occasional day schools. email: eastern@wea.org.uk.

Haddenham W.E.A. The WEA firmly believes in promoting life-long learning. You don’t need any previous knowledge or qualifications, only a willingness to share with others your curiosity, ideas and experience, or just listen and enjoy something new. Contact the Secretary on 01353 861674 for more information or visit wea.org.uk/eastern.

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FUNDRAISING & VOLUNTEERS

Ely Dining Club This friendly lunchtime dining club welcomes men and women (and their guests). It meets 6 times a year at The Poets House on St Marys Street in Ely. The 2-course meal with coffee costs just £20. The dining club helps fund projects such as the NSPCC ChildLine Schools Service visits to primary schools to talk to young children about abuse and how to get help. For more information about the dining club contact: Sylvia on 01343 777373.

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 information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 / Elycfrs@ virginmedia.com Facebook.com/ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ 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 Mary Rone 01353 667088 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: Littleportlions@yahoo.co.uk 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://rotaryclubely-hereward.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 Ely & Littleport Time Bank We are a friendly and welcoming group of volunteers who exchange time and skills with one another for free. Everyone’s time is equal irrespective of what you can offer. Our Ely meetings are monthly at the Lamb Hotel from 9.30am. caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746

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 Studio Ely 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. www.yogastudioely.co.uk Contact Bianca 01353 698090 - email 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 £2.50 – Members free. Tel: 01353 669326 Friday History Group Meetings are held at the Ely Methodist Church, off St Mary’s car park. Doors open at 10 for a 10:30 start, £3 payable on the door.

Chris Holley at : eipfriday@gmail.com Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it.

Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk Prickwillow Engine Museum at Prickwillow near Ely is a registered charity and run by volunteers, the museum houses many very large and rare diesel engine all in working order, it also tells the story of the drainage of the Fens, complemented by a static display of drainage and farming tools and equipment . Telephone: 01353 688360 / www.prickwillowmuseum.com / www. facebook.com/museumatprickwillow

INTEREST GROUPS

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 www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com| |Elyi ElyiMagazine Magazine| |4747

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: camraely@gmail.com www.elycamrabeerfest.com Facebook: @ElyandDistrictCamra Twitter:@ElyBeerFestival Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local Caravan Club. Monthly meetups and trips. Burleigh Hill Farm, St Ives from the 10th - 12th of August. For the Bank Holiday from the 24th to 27th of August we will be at Church Farm Corton in Norfolk. From the 7th to 9th September you will find us at Loves Lane C. P. Near Ashwell in Hertfordshire. Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 e: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk City of Ely Flower Club Thursday 5th July 2018 Flower demonstration by Moira Neville, Title “Les Fleurs du Temps”. Venue: Needhams Hall, Ely College, Downham Road, Ely. Start time: 7.15pm.

There will also be a competition for Members “Cup & Saucer Floral arrangement”, which wil be judged by our Demonstrator. Come along and enjoy an evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Entrance: £5 Visitors; (incl: tea/coffee & biscuits). Membership only £17.50pa and FREE monthly entrance except for Open Evenings.

Further info: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 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 Ely & District Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture. The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm.

Saturday mornings from 10am till midday.

Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices. The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members and any volunteers are always welcome. contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com 48 || Elyi ElyiMagazine Magazine || www.elyimagazine.com www.elyimagazine.com 48

The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs!! Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat.

Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 - 12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely. www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Isle of Ely Philatelic Society We extend a warm welcome to all stamp collectors. Meetings are held on a Thursday in the Community Rm at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings. We do hope that you will join us! For info contact 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 The club membership has continued to grow in recent months and we remain happy to call for new members. So 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

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 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.

For further information please telephone the Secretary: 01353 861153 or 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 Wisbech (at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum) and features regular guest speakers as well as open-mic performances. In Ely, Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec - doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs. Find us on Facebook or email jonathan.totman@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.

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MUSIC

Blue Haze An adult choir that has been together for eight years. It was founded by Hazel Law, music teacher at Ely St Mary’s CE Junior School. It is a nonauditioned choir and has performed in many charity concerts and events within the local community. We are keen to recruit new members, if you are interested in joining us and have a love of singing (it helps if you can sing in tune!) get in touch. The cost is £15 for a block of six sessions and the next block commences on Monday September 17th at St Mary’s School. Rehearsals are held on Monday evenings in the Theatre at 7.15pm. Please arrive just before.

Madeleine Funnell tel: 07739 260027 or 01353 664920 e: madeleine.funnell@gmail.com 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 sixty 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 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 Pop-Up Gospel Choir Now in its 3rd year. Ely Popup Gospel Choir rehearses at St Mary’s Church and performs in the summer. Currently rehearsals are weekly on a Wednesday 7.30-9.30 with a performance in June 2018. See Facebook : Ely Pop-up Gospel Choir for more info Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 e: john@caprio-ip.co.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

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Sing! Choir 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.

For more info email: kathryn@singchoirs.com or visit our website www.singchoirs.com Ely Youth Choir Ely Youth Choir is a mixed choir for the 13 to 19 age-group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB74HF, from 6.00-7.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join.

Conductor Andrew Parnell.

For more details contact Sylvia Bulley sylvan@bulleyas.plus.com or 01353 774733

POLITICS

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 ERRC works to raise awareness, and aims to help with the resettlement of some refugee families in East Cambridgeshire (as part of the Government’s scheme to resettle 20,000 Syrian refugees in the UK in the next five years). The group meets regularly and always seeks volunteers to help and to pledge support.

For more information, please visit http:// elyrefugeeresettlement.co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com,

RELIGIOUS ORGANISATIONS

Ely Baha’i Community On the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month, we host a variety of events as listed below at The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB74LS, 7:30 to 9:00 All are welcome. any faith, any religion, no religion.

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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 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. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com 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 Church - Monday Club The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for

a 2:30 start. The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects. Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting. £1.00 per meeting.

Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 St Mary’s Church Ely - 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/ St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk 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 donation. Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

SCIENCE

Ely Astronomy Club Meetings commence at 7.30pm at the Vernon Cross Rm, Ely Museum. 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 on the first Saturday of each month, 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 semiretired. Companionship, discussion and other activities such as outings, luncheons and guest invitation meetings. Ian Robertson, Chairman, 01353 658300 Ely Branch Royal British Legion Mon 16th July, Mon 13th August, Mon 22nd October (AGM), Mon 3rd December (Xmas do) Mon 17th December. 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 Wed 4th July - Line Dancing to mark 4th July Wed 1st August – Visit to the Girlguiding Anglia Training & Activity Centre in Norfolk The Trefoil Guild is ‘Guiding for Adults’ and is celebrating its 75th Anniversary nationally this year. Ely Guild meets at the Old Dispensary on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.15pm.

New members always made welcome.

Contact: Barbara on bjk17@btinternet.com

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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 July 9th The History of Slimming World by a local Consultant Competition: A Healthy Recipe August 13th no meeting Meets on 2nd Monday of each month.

The Old Dispensary, 13 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. 7.30pm to approximately 9.45pm (feel free to arrive from 7.15pm). 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 Wed 11th July – Jason Middleton on Pearls Wed 8th August – I spy in Ely (photographic quiz in Ely) 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: 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 elynorthwoldwi@btinternet.com

SPORT

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.

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East Cambs Amazons Basketball Club We are a female Basketball Club, set up as part of the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club. Aimed at female players of any standard aged 14 plus, who are interested, want to learn to play or have played before and want to return to the game. Training session: Monday nights 6:30pm to 7:30pm at Kings School, Ely Sports Hall. Cost £4. First session free. For more information contact: email: eastcambsamazons@btinternet.com Find us on Facebook: EastCambsAmazons Website: www.eastcambswarriors.leaguerepublic. 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.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Octagon Cycling Club 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 firstclass 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 High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road. Contact: 01353 699484 / john.clarke@tesco.net 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 Vikings Korfball Meetings each Monday evening at the gym at Ely College - 6pm (juniors aged 7-13, for one hour) and 7pm (seniors, for two hours.) No previous experience is required - just turn up and enjoy your first free session. Find out more at: http:// www.elyvikings.com/ 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 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. www.pitchero.com/clubs/elytigersrfc email: kwilson67@btinternet.com Ely Runners Tues & Thurs 7pm Paradise Centre.

Membership Secretary Richard Hill: secretary@elyrunners.co.uk Ely Sailing Club Ely Sailing Club is based at Roswell Pits in Ely, over 40 acres of attractive fresh water with islands, trees and banks. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Full details can be found on our website:www. elysailingclub.org Ely 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 Website - elysquash.mycourts.co.uk

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Ely Table Tennis Club Ely Table Tennis Club hold weekly practice sessions in the main hall at Witchford Sports Centre every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. FREE taster session for new members. Adults £4.00, students in full time education £2.00. Informal coaching will be available along with robot practice, social events and two tournaments per year. Karen Byford, Secretary to Ely Table Tennis Club at elytabletennis@gmail.com 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 Please come and join us.

Contact Sonia: email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point 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

Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support CAMBSIIS) Want 2018 to be the year you improve? Time to look at moving a little bit more, getting a bit more active, to help our health and well-being. We will be meeting monthly for support and information at The Old Dispensary on St Mary’s Street 6pm.

Email: info@cambsiis.co.uk / Phone: 07793671728

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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. Sundays 2-4pm: 1 July, 9 Sept Starbucks, , The Cloisters, , Ely CB7 4ZH Email: elydeathcafe@gmail.com Facebook: Ely Death Café Ely Dementia Group We meet fortnightly on a Thursday from 10a.m.12p.m. at The Recreational Hall in Militia Way, off Barton Road Car Park. Our meetings are for carers, past and present, and for the cared-for.

The charge is £2 per head which goes towards refreshments and outings. The next meeting will be on 5th July For further information contact Debbie Saberton on Ely 777093 or 07546481175 Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road.

See website for times. Emergency food needs and general enquiriesTel: 01353 468626 / email: info@ elyfoodbank.org.uk / www.ely.foodbank.org.uk 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 Brian Hayes Chairman on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674 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. Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com 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 information contact Suzie on 07739638817 or email info@touchmyworld.co.uk. www.touchmyworld.co.uk and find us on

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Feel like getting some exercise now that the weather is warming up? Then perhaps you should give Ultimate Frisbee a try. Ultimate (as it’s often abbreviated to) is a non-contact sport which men and women can play together. There are 2 teams of 7 and the idea is to pass the disc (the ‘cool’ word for Frisbee) up the field and have a member of your team catch it in the opposing team’s end-zone.

Meanwhile, the opposing team tries to intercept the passes.

Bill Byrne, who has represented Ireland and Hong Kong in international tournaments, moved to Ely last summer and has set up Ely’s own Ultimate Frisbee Club. To do this, he’s teamed up with Jon Evans who works with the Ely Outdoor

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 4-7pm 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.

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Sports Association, home of the Ely Tigers rugby club. This venue hosted the first session of Ely Ultimate at the start of May. Since then, increasing numbers of people have been showing up to see what this strange sport is all about.

If you are interested in giving it a go, check out the Ultimate Frisbee Ely page on Facebook or email: bill.byrne.ie@gmail.com.

Games take place on Wednesday evenings and beginners are very welcome.

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