Elyi Magazine March 2017

Reflecting the richness of Ely life

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY 6-7

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Editorial Mayor of Ely 4 Treat your Mum 18 The Big Spring Clean 26 Ely Clean 27 Beach Babies 33 Fairtrade Fortnight 35 Ely Soup 37

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WELCOME ...from the EDITOR Dear Readers, Welcome to the March edition of the Elyi Magazine. We are delighted to be featuring lots of new businesses and groups this month. If you would like to find out how to get in to the magazine do head over to our website and click on the ‘editorial’ tab to find out more. www.elyimagazine.co.uk We love to help small and non-profit groups but also offer really good opportunities for businesses to shout about what they do. We have a bit of a seasonal theme with both the Almonry and The Poet’s house offering ways to treat your Mum on Mother’s Day on page 19.

Kids, it’s not until 26th March, so plenty of time to plan something lovely for Mum. Sarah Regan shares her enthusiasm for spring cleaning but if that’s not your thing the team at Ely Clean are ready to tackle all those jobs you hate (pages 26-27) As we head into spring there are some great things on at the Cathedral. The What’s On and the - very exciting -Science Festival Programme can both be read online on the Cathedral website or by searching on issuu. best wishes Bridget & Madeleine Madonna and Child….Flight A magnificent sculpture by the artist Jill Sim is on display in the Lady Chapel between 25th February and 2nd April. Jill is a large scale sculptor and the piece she will be exhibiting is called ‘Madonna and Child… Flight’. This particular work, which will be shown alongside some paintings by the artist, is understood to be reflective of the refugee crisis and it is hoped it will help draw attention to the plight of refugees and to the work being done locally by the Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign.

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IAN LINDSAY MAYOR OF ELY The Arts have been at the centre of Mayoral life over the last month, and will continue to be so until the end of the Ely Summer Arts Festival. I duly opened the excellent exhibition of Marc Chagall’s works at the Babylon gallery and was pleased to be able to purchase a lithograph that had resonance with our extended family. It has very characteristic colouring and has reference to a circus scene.

All very Chagall, but, strangely, we have a half Russian daughter in law and the family nanny, who speaks only Russian, once worked as a trapeze artiste in the Ukraine state circus. I love these kind of associations, and many of my most treasured possessions have such links. Incidentally, I am trying to learn Russian with the help of a lovely lady called Vera.

It’s a real challenge and despite 3 years of study, my bilingual granddaughter still falls about laughing when I try even the simplest conversation with her.

As lent is now with us I am practising some self denial, and with that goes a severe reduction in alcohol intake. I always used to think that lent was 40 days and 40 nights, but in reality it’s 43, and the extra 3 days seems to make it stretch to eternity. I hope it yields a decent return on the investment in terms of weight loss. However, a much quicker way of losing weight is to give an armful of blood, and usually I manage that at regular intervals.

However, the time before last I was told my

blood was not of adequate strength and I had to forego a session. The body Lindsay fortunately recovered, so the last session went swimmingly.

Clearly I had been offering nothing but blood, toil, tears and sweat on behalf of the council but the Christmas break and the January lull allowed recovery. If any of you have considered donating blood but have not quite got round to it can I urge you to action? The NHS is always short of the precious fluid, and no drop is ever wasted.

On the City Council front we are anticipating the ceremony on 9th of March to mark the official start of work on the southern bypass. Once complete the bypass will revolutionise the traffic flows around the Station Gateway, and presumably around the City. At the same time plans are in the offing to develop the area behind Tesco’s on Angel Drove. These are truly exciting times for Ely, but we also have to get back to basics. We are proud of our City, but over time it begins to look tired and untidy despite the best efforts of ECDC and ourselves. We will therefore be organising another City litter pick on Sunday 2nd April. Many voluntary organisations will take part, but if you would like to take part as an individual look out for fliers and other information nearer the time.

Finally, in support of my charities, remember that The Mayoress, Artichoke, Queen’s shoes and the Golf Club are organising a fashion show at the Club on Friday 17th March; and The Mayor’s Annual Ball will be at The Maltings on Saturday the 22nd of April.

Cllr. Ian Lindsay

Ladies’ Night Spring Fashion Launch in aid of Mayor’s Charity

Wednesday 22nd March 2017 The Maltings Ely City of Ely Golf Club

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COUNTRY STORE Our brand new purpose built premises at 90 Lancaster Way COUNTRY CLOTHING GARDEN & LEISURE DECORATING CENTRE Business Park, Ely, CB6 3NX is home to our modern country store. Stocking a wide selection of clothing, tools, indoor hardware and outdoor leisure.

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The Big Spring Clean

by Sarah Regan, Wife, Mother, Blogger & Domestic Goddess When I was asked to write this article I nearly exploded with excitement. You see I am a huge fan of all things cleaning and domestication. Kim and Aggie were my favourite TV personalities and I have all of their books. The day their show ‘How Clean is Your House?’ ended, I cried.

But in this age of social media, I no longer having to reread my cleaning books for the umpteenth time, because there are so many fabulous cleaning and housekeeping blogs out there.

In these fantastic collections of tips, ideas and inspiration, you’ll find a plethora of information to make your home sparkle.

There are tons of cleaning products on the market, but really, you don’t need most of them. I like to use Forever Living MPD Cleaner as it can be used everywhere and lasts for months. It’s kind to the environment and your hands too (because let’s face it, if you’re making your house look lush, you don’t want sore hands and scraggy nails, do you?) My other essentials are bleach, white vinegar and soda crystals. Yes, my house sometimes smells like a pickling factory, but boy are my taps sparkling!

For smelly drains, pour a mug of soda crystals down the sink and follow with half a mug of white vinegar. Leave for a while and then sluice it with a full kettle of boiling water. The vinegar helps the crystals to fizz and clean the dirt, but also clears grease.

around the bowl and the job’s done. Takes less than 3 minutes.

As for the limescale build up (inevitable in the Fens), just soak loo roll in vinegar and put on the bowl, then leave for an hour or so. Flush away and hey presto!

Quick note here - ALWAYS clean door handles, knobs, flush handles and taps. These are party zones for pesky germs.

My shower is as white today as it was when we moved into our brand new home nearly 11 years ago. It’s because I give it a weekly hard core clean. I say hard core, but only in the sense that it works really well, not because it’s hard work! I simply get a plastic bottle of white vinegar, spray it all over the tiles and shower bar etc, from Everyone knows that cleaning top to bottom, and leave for is something you do a bit of an hour. Then rinse it all away. each day, so that it never gets Finally, get a squeezy bottle of out of control. The bathrooms, bleach and squirt onto the tiles kitchen sink and surfaces from top to bottom. You will absolutely must be given a need to have an open window quick once over every day. for this as it’s quite potent!

You only need to spray the loo After a couple of hours, rinse lid, seat and rim with cleaning thoroughly and you will have a fluid and wipe with loo roll, spotless, sparkling shower. Not then flush it away, squirt bleach a bit of elbow grease in sight!

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Soda crystals also have amazing laundry benefits. Just add a couple of spoonfuls to the detergent drawer in each wash and not only will your washing powder work more effectively but your clothes will be softer and the washing machine will be spared the limescale build up.

Did you know that nail varnish remover is fab for removing pen stains from leather? And that milk cleans ivory piano keys a treat? (Though you would need to wipe with a damp cloth afterwards to avoid the sour milk smell!)

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With over 20 years experience they pride themselves on a professional and reliable cleaning service which they feel is second to none.

Ely Clean are dedicated to delivering the specific needs of their clients by listening closely to their expectations, taking a proactive approach in defining their requirements and building the best partnering relationship possible, whilst acting with honesty and integrity at all times in all aspects of their business.

“As a local, family run business we really value the support from the people of Ely. As a sign of our appreciation, we like to give a little something back into the community, so for the 2016/17 Football season we have supplied and sponsored Littleport Rangers FC U11s football kit” commented Ely Clean’s business owner Terry. (pictured below)

All staff are fully insured, trained to a high standard and comply with up-to-date health and safety legislations. They are competent professionals in their duties, delivering a consistent premium level of service, on time, every time!

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The role of the governing board is a strategic one with three key functions: • Overseeing the financial performance of the school and making sure its money is well spent.

• Holding the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school and its pupils • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction We are currently looking to recruit governors who have an interest or background in Finance, HR or Health and Safety. However, if you believe you have other skills that would be if value then please do get in touch. Currently our governing body meets every 5-6 weeks on a Monday evening with an expectation for governors to visit the school at least once during that timeframe.

You can find out more about the role of a governor at www.nga.org.uk If you have any questions or would like to find out more then please contact our Chair of Governors, Susanne Jessop via email: sjessop@springmeadow.cambs.sch.uk or you can contact the school directly on 01353 664742. www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 31

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We value individuality and get to know each child, so that we can provide activities that reflect their interests and make the most of their abilities.

Children are at the centre of all that we do. We believe they should be enabled to become strong independent people, in both emotional resilience and life skills. Children's self-esteem is promoted well because we listen to them and show them their ideas are valued.

At Beach Babies we strive to provide a centre for care, discovery and learning in welcoming indoor and adventurous outdoor environments. We are passionate about outdoor learning and spend as much time outside as possible - in all weather. Mud kitchen menus, minibeast hunts, campfire cooking and den building are just some aspects of our Forest School inspired activities.

Staff enthusiastically encourage children to be energetic and teach them the benefits of healthy, active lifestyles. A delicious, varied menu of freshly prepared meals is offered daily.

We recognise the value of creating positive partnerships with families. Parents praise the nursery for our caring attitudes and the support we offer to guide children's learning - as we all enjoy celebrating progress and achievements in their learning development journey.

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ELY CINEMA MAR 17 The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB

Film ticket prices: Evenings: £7/£6 Matinee: £6.50/£5.50 (£1 discount for members) Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required). £1 fee for credit/debit cards by telephone, 50p fee on the door (max fee no matter how many tickets you buy).

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

You can buy advance tickets from: Box Office, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Tel: 01353 616991 (Mon – Fri 10am – 4pm). Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely (Mon – Sat 9.30am-5pm, cash/cheque only). From the cinema half hour before the film starts. (cash/ cheque/credit card).

Live Screenings: Royal Opera House £15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)

National Theatre Live £14 (adults) £13 (concessions) £12 (members)

Thursday 2 March: 7.30pm

A United Kingdom (12A) 111 mins

Based on a true story of a romance in the late 1940s between an English office clerk and the future king of Botswana which causes an international stir. Racist language, moderate violence.

Sunday 5 March: 2pm

ROH: Sleeping Beauty (Ballet) Live Encore screening. Enter an enchanted world of princesses, fairy godmothers and magical spells. Music: Tchaikovsky.

Sunday 5 March: 7.30pm

Hacksaw Ridge (15) 139 mins

The true story of conscientious objector Desmond Doss an outsider finding redemption through extraordinary suffering. Strong bloody violence, gory injury detail.

Thursday 9 March: 7pm

NT Live: Hedda Gabbler National Theatre Live screening of director Ivo van Hove’s modern production of Ibsen’s masterpiece. Ruth Wilson plays the title role.

Sunday 12 and Sunday 26 March: 7.30pm

La La Land (12A) 128 mins

A tribute to the Hollywood musical set in present-day Los Angeles. La La Land is nothing short of a triumph. Gosling and Stone give winning performances in this bewitching romance. Infrequent strong language.

Thursday 16 March: 7.30pm

Manchester By The Sea (15) 137 mins

Casey Affleck plays Lee, reluctantly heading home to face up to his past.

One of the must-see dramas of awards season, articulating profound themes of grief, anger and forgiveness. Very strong language.

Sunday 19 and Sunday 26 March: 3pm

Sing (U) 108 mins

Koala Bear and impresario Buster Moon dream up a talent contest for animal performers. A wildly funny, beautifully realised animation with a starry voice cast, witty subplots and great, great music.

Sunday 19 March: 7.30pm

Jackie (15) 100 mins

An intimate and quietly harrowing study of the week following the assassination of John F. Kennedy, as seen through the eyes of his widow.

Brief strong violence.

Thursday 23 March: 7.30pm

Lion (PG) 118 mins

Five-year-old Indian Saroo gets adopted and starts a new life in Australia.

Twenty-five years later, the grown-up Saroo goes in search of his mother.

This emotionally charged film is based on a true story.

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Thursday 30 March: 7.15pm

Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk

An intimate live screening of Puccini’s heartbreaking opera in the Babylon Gallery. Limited capacity so book early to avoid disappointment.

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

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FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT

February 27th – March 12th 2017 Fairtrade products have been in our shops for several decades and the Fairtrade Mark has been around for 23 years. That mark assures shoppers that the products that bear it have been fairly sourced and justly produced. Yet still millions of farmers who produce our food do not earn enough to feed themselves and their families.

Once again in Fairtrade Fortnight, February 27th – March 12th 2017, the Fairtrade Foundation is encouraging us to think about the food we eat with the slogan, “Don’t Feed Exploitation”.

Many of our favourite brands now have Fairtrade lines and many of our stores stock a wide range of the 4,500 products in the UK that are licensed to carry the Fairtrade Mark. But few companies dedicate themselves solely to Fairtrade in all aspects of their business as does Traidcraft plc, the leading Fairtrade Trading Company and Campaigning Organisation

10:38:14 Local Fairtrade Campaigner and 06/02/2017 Volunteer, Teresa Ely, has been promoting the Fairtrade message and selling Fairtrade Goods from Traidcraft for 33years.

Teresa has also visited Bangladesh and Ghana and seen the changes Fairtrade has brought to farmers and craft workers in those countries. “We so often take for granted clean water, a plateful of food and health and education for ourselves and our families, but for many of the people I met that was only a dream before Fairtrade.”

Teresa gives talks and takes her stall to all kinds of places. You may have seen her at the Ely Lights-On. This Fairtrade Fortnight she will be holding Open Days at her home, 30a Barton Road, Ely, on March 10th and 11th from 10am to 5pm to enable you to see what Fairtrade items are available and to raise money for the campaigning work of Traidcraft.

For more details contact Teresa on 01353 666905.

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Footcare in your own home

THE ELY FOOTCARE NURSE Do you need help with - corns, calluses, and verrucas, in-growing toe nails, dry and thickened heels, fungus infections and other conditions?

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Our Community Development team can help you set up groups for older people in your community, including social activities, car schemes, and more.

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Candidates wishing to work slightly different hours will be considered.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELY SOUP

24th March, The Maltings // Pitch deadline 3rd March Ely SOUP launched in March 2016 and is celebrating it's one year SOUP-versary on Friday 24 March at The Maltings, Ely. We're a community crowd funding dinner, pay £5 and spend a fun evening with us where you will hear pitches from three local community groups, charities, individuals or social entrepreneurs who have an idea that will benefit Ely.

Once we have heard the pitches we eat, talk and you cast your vote on the project you think should take home the £5 door entry. Simple!

In 2016 we supported ten groups, and raised £715. Ely SOUP is run by a group

of dedicated volunteers and relies on the kind support of local businesses and venues.

Do you have an idea that you would like us to consider? Maybe you have an event planned, but need support to get it off the ground. Or you need to cover room hire, or just need some new equipment for your toddler group.

As long as it benefits the Ely community you can apply. The deadline for pitch submission is Friday 3rd March.

Head to our website to submit your idea using our simple application form and to book your ticket as we often sell out! www.elysoup.com / info@elysoup.com

JOURNEY TO HOPE ILLUMINATION OF ELY CATHEDRAL AND CONCERT 11th March / 7pm / St Mary’s Church, Ely

Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign is staging a light show and concert to raise funds to help Syrian refugee families in East Cambridgeshire.

On 11th March, Ely cathedral will be illuminated with a light show, whilst a concert, titled ‘Journey to Hope’, will take place at St Mary’s Church.

In what promises to be a wonderful event, the Cathedral will be lit up from 6 – 10 p.m. and it is hoped that many people will come to witness the spectacle and make a donation to the charity.

A spokesperson for Ely RRC said: “We are excited to hold the campaign’s first major fundraising event, and hope that people will enjoy the spectacle of the illumination, and the beauty of the music. As a result of our efforts, a Syrian family has recently moved to the area, and they are being supported to settle in and rebuild their lives in safety. We need to raise funds to continue to help this family, and others, in their journeys to hope.”

For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/21ghmqb or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com.

The concert, ‘Journey to Hope’, will take place at 7 p.m., and will include beautiful, contemplative music and readings, which reflect refugees’ journeys to safety. Instead of tickets, donations will be requested, with a minimum suggested donation of £10 (but the group wishes to be inclusive, so will not turn supporters away). www.elyimagazine.com | Elyi Magazine | 37

GROUPS AND MEETS To update or add your group events please email: editor@elyimagazine.com IN APPROXIMATE ALPHABETICAL ORDER 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.

For February the meetings will be 8th then 22nd and ever two weeks thereafter.

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

Ely Amateur Dramatic Society The city’s oldest dramatic society first started in 1888.

We produce three productions a year, from a range of genres. Visit our website or Facebook page to find out about tickets for shows and how to join. elyamateurdramatics.org www.facebook.com/elyamateurdramatics @DramaEly

Ely City Amnesty Int’ Group We hold regular meetings on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00pm at St Peter’s House, Broad Street, Ely, and would welcome new members to campaign and plan activities. www.amnestyelycity.org.uk email:info@elyamnesty.org.uk

Ely & District Archaeological Society Talks are at the Methodist Church Hall, Ely. Entry is via the gate at the rear of St Mary’s Street Car Park, Ely. ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free.

Want to know more phone 01353 669326

Ely Archers Ely Archers is a friendly and thriving club. We promote shooting socially, for fun and shooting seriously for tournaments.Based in Ely, we shoot both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Ely Archers was formed in 2004 by two local archers, and our membership grew steadily from there to currently around 40 members. Our qualified coaches are on hand regularly to help where needed and we run beginners’ courses throughout the summer for newcomers to archery. Becoming an annual member of Ely Archers allows you the chance to shoot with us throughout the year: twice a week in Winter and three times a week in Summer. http://www.elyarchers.org.uk General enquiries to: info@elyarchers.co.uk.

Membership: membership@elyarchers.org.uk

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

Contact Gary Davis chairman gary.c.davis@mac.com

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

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

The aim of the club is to be informal, friendly and exciting.

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

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

Ely Baha’i Community Reflections on the Life of the Spirit: An eight week course using a participatory approach covering the themes of understanding spiritual concepts, prayer, service to humanity and the purpose and meaning of life.

Join us for a taster session to decide if this is for you. All welcome: any faith, any religion, no religion. Current sessions running at 7:30, on Tuesdays. Ely Museum, The Old Gaol, Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS Suggested contribution: £10 towards costs of the course, including workbook An initiative of the Ely Baha’I Communityion on further local events call/text 07746 761519 or email elybahais@ gmail.com FB: Ely Bahai Community, Twitter:@elybahais

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

Our Indoor club is open all year; and from May to September you can also play on our outdoor green. We are a family friendly club where any age can join in and have a game. Our U18 section meet on a Sunday morning for coaching and fun, and we hold a general turn up and play called a ‘drive’ on Monday & Friday mornings & Tuesday afternoons.

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

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

Contact Barry Lowe: 01353 658356 e-mail elybridgeclub@gmail.com

Cambs Community Archive This is a web site for old and new photographs of Ely and the immediate area surrounding it. Contribute photos etc by filling in the on line form on the website. www.ccan.co.uk e:ely@ccan.co.uk

C.A.T. Theatre Company We perform mostly musicals and a Christmas panto, we audition, but we also have show nights without auditions, where members perform their own choice of music.

Our minimum age is 14yrs. apart from the Panto, where children may be younger. email: aafdawes@gmail.com Tel: 01353 664564

Ely & Dist’ Caravan & Camping Club Your local independent Camping Club will be commencing their 44th year with their Annual General Meeting on 4th March 2017. The meeting will start at 7:30 pm in the Queen Adelaide Village Hall. You are invited to come along if you wish to find out more about the Club and it’s activities and take the opportunity to use your motor home, caravan or tent for weekends away during the coming year. Meetings as follows:Easter 14th-16th April at Glebe House School Hunstanton. May Bank Holiday 28th April - 1st May at Scratby Hall C. P. nr Great Yarmouth.

12th May-14th May at The Red House Farm Haughly nr Stowmarket Spring Bank Holiday 26th May - 29th May at The Heacham Social Club, Heacham.

Call David to arrange to join in Tel: 07771882185 Contact: davidmalkin2010@hotmail.co.uk

Ely Cathedral Mothers’ Union We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at the Cathedral Centre at 7.30pm. As part of a national organisation we actively seek to support and care for families, both in our local community and through our links around the world. At our monthly meeting we have a speaker and refreshments. All are welcome. Visitors £2 and Members £1.

Eunice Reddish 01353 661502 www.elycathedral.org worship/mothersunion

3rd ELY YOUTH CHOIR FESTIVAL 19th March 2017, Morbey Hall, King’s Ely Junior

Since taking part in The Scratch® Youth Messiah in the Royal Albert Hall last term, Ely Youth Choir (director Andrew Parnell) has sung in two other concerts and is soon hosting its third Youth Choir Festival. It has invited 2 other youth choirs to join in a day of workshops and a concert. Travelling to Ely will be Vox (Parkside Federation Chamber Choir from Cambridge), director Helen Robbins, and East Bedfordshire Youth Choir, director Karen Beer.

In the Festival, the choirs mix together to learn new songs and techniques from all their directors as well as Rebecca Duckworth, visiting director. Each choir also performs its own pieces. All the singers enjoy the day learning new skills from different directors, and singing in a large choir of young singers, aged 10 to 19.

What results is a fantastic variety of music brought together into an instant concert at the end of the day. Visitors are welcome to join the audience at 5.45 till 7 p.m. in Morbey Hall, King’s Ely Junior, admission £5.

After the last Festival concert in 2015, Rosemary Westwell wrote: Rebecca Duckworth conducted two pieces that exemplified the skills the singers had acquired in a sonorous, well phrased performance of ‘Steal Away’ and a lively performance of ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ that was indicative of the whole event – pure ‘fun.’

Go to www.elychoralsociety.com to learn more about the Ely Youth Choir and how to join in.

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

Tel:01353 699430 email: elycats@waitrose.com website ely.cats.org.uk

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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

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

New Connexions @ High Barns The Theatre, St Mary’s School, High Barns, Ely. www.newconnexionschurch.org.uk The Countess Free Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662396 www.countessely.co.uk Ely Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662426 www.elyandnewmarket.com St Mary’s Church of England St Mary’s Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 659550 Christ Church North Ely held at Isle of Ely School Tel: 01353 659550 www.stmarysely.org St Peter’s Church of England Broad Street, Ely. www.elystpeterschurch.co.uk St Etheldreda’s Catholic Church Egremont Street, Ely. Tel: 01353 662759 The Lighthouse Fellowship Lynn Road, Ely. Tel: 01353 662228 www.lighthouse-ely.org Ely City Church (Formerly The Olive Tree) Tel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk Ely Cathedral The College, Ely. Tel: 01353 667735 www.elycathedral.org Ely Choral Society Ely Choral Society is a mixed voice community choir holding concerts in Ely Cathedral and other venues locally with professional soloists and orchestras, together with musicians from the Ely and Cambridge area. No auditions. There is something for everyone whatever your experience or skill level. We rehearse on Monday evenings at Ely St John’s School in St John’s Road, CB6 3BW – do come and try us out.

Tel: 01638 731300 Email: chairman@elychoralsociety.org Website: www.elychoralsociety.org Ely Consort Ely Consort is a Chamber choir of about 40 voices. We perform music in a wide variety of styles; our performance venues include Ely Cathedral as well as other local churches. Ely Consort has built up a performing reputation over the last 25 years, to be known as one of the premier Chamber Choirs in East Anglia. A reputation we are very proud of maintaining! Membership by audition.

Email: info@elyconsort.org.uk

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

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

Ely City ChurchTel: 01353 662172 www.elycitychurch.co.uk 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 Countess Free Church TODDLERS Two by Two Baby and Toddler Group meets Thursday’s during term time at the Countess Free Church in Chapel St. 9.30am to 11.30am. Entry £1.50 which includes craft, coffee and snacks.

Tel: 01353 662396 /www.countessely.co.uk City of Ely Cricket Club City of Ely Cricket Club have been playing at the Paradise ground since 1856. We are Clubmark accredited and run a range of teams for adults and youths (from Year 4). We also run regular training sessions through the winter. www.cityofely.play-cricket.com e-mail: cityofely_cc@hotmail.com tel: 01353 662886 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. Our Group is part of a National Organisation and our volunteers are trained to support all types of Bereavement. 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

Ely & District Cycling Club For more information, to book a place or to reserve a bicycle please contact Cliff Loveday on 07823 338615 Octagon Cycling Club Octagon Cycling Club are a friendly local cycling club based in Ely. Formed in 2009, we are a mixed ability social group of riders......our group boasts a couple of ex-pro racers, ladies, complete novices, newbies, charity cyclists, mechanics, pub riders, tri-athletes, mountain bikers, and just about anybody who enjoys getting on a road bike.

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

New members are ALWAYS welcome...there is no joining fee or subscription, no commitment just the pleasure of riding a road bike on quiet Fenland roads with friends..... plus quite a bit of banter! www.octagoncycling.com octagoncyclingclub@gmail.com Contacts Robin Jones 07824 486 105 Ely Drop in (Youth Support) 6-8pm Thursdays (term time only) Centre E, Barton Road for ages 13-18. Run by Youth support Services.

Contact Jo Hoblyn 07585 985533 Ely Decorative and Fine Arts Society next meeting: March 16th at 7pm for 7.30pm the Old Bishops Palace , The Gallery for an illustrated lecture by Caroline Shenton entitled `The Day Parliament Burned Down` Caroline Shenton has been director of the Parliamentary Archives at Westminster, Senior Archivist at The National Archives Kew and The Royal Historical Society. Her book on the lecture subject won Political book of the Year Award in 2013. visitors £7 Further information from Pam Murrells- 01353 664885 Ely English Language Cafe Mondays 7pm, Tues & Fri at 10.30am. Just drop in - all welcome. The Kings Arms, St Mary’s Street for info contact Bob Handley: e: handleybob46@gmail.com Tel: 01353 666367 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 telephone 01353 660363 Edward Bear Club (Cathedral) Our club meets 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 pre-school children worship together with story, song and prayer.

We finish with coffee and chat. This group seeks to welcome all those who wish to nurture the faith in their children in a relaxed atmosphere.

Contact: Angela Jones 01353 665810 for more information

Ely Choral Society & Ely Youth Choir

HANDEL’S

MESSIAH Elisabeth Rauch soprano Helen Charlston mezzo-soprano Oliver Martin-Smith tenor William Gaunt bass

Ely Festival Orchestra Helen Medlock Edmund Aldhouse

leader organ

Conducted by

Andrew Parnell Tickets

£25, £20, £15, £8, U18s £5 Ely Cathedral Box Office 01353 660349 and https://tickets.elycathedral.org/ www.elychoralsociety.org Registered Charity No: 802308

7:30 pm Saturday 8th April 2017 Nave of Ely Cathedral

Ely Decorative & Fine Arts Society

invite you to join us on a visit to THE WATTS GALLERY, GUILDFORD HISTORICAL BUILDINGS, ART & HERITAGE COLLECTIONS IN ATTRACTIVE GROUNDS. on THURSDAY MAY 4th leaving Ely at 8.30am cost £44.50.

Enquiries to lynne - 01353 668291 lynne.medd@googlemail.com before 13th April

Ely & District Model Railway Club 2017 Annual Exhibition This 39th exhibition takes place on Saturday 20 May at the City of Ely Community College, Downham Road, Ely.

Planning is well advanced with layouts and club stands booked to attend. The club’s ‘N’ gauge members will be bringing the new “Westgate Park” layout to the show for its very first showing.

Entry prices will be held at last year’s rates i.e. £5.00 for adults and £3 for children aged 5 -18.

Further updates will appear next month.

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Fen Speak Fen Speak is a poetry and spoken-word night which takes place in Ely (at The Babylon Arts Gallery) and Wisbech (at the Wisbech and Fenland Museum) and features regular guest speakers as well as open-mic performances. In Ely, Fen Speak usually takes place on the third Wednesday of every other month (Feb, April, June, August, Oct, Dec) doors at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Entry is free, with donations to support running costs.

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

Ely Fibromyalgia Support Group Meetups, support, information Hayley Mason Email: elyfibromyaligia@gmail.com Phone 07793671728 Ely Film Society Ely Film Society meets on the third Monday of every month to screen the best of world cinema. We meet in The Old Palace, King’s School, Palace Green, Ely at 7.30 pm.

For membership and guest ticket details, please contact us on: 01353 668639 or 01353 656959. full programme:www.elyfilmsociety.com Ely 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. Their aim is to reach a potential life threatening emergency and provide the appropriate care until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on scene to take over the treatment in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives.

For more information please contact Emma Greaves 01353 614794 Elycfrs@virginmedia.com Follow us on https://www.facebook.com/ ElyCommunityFirstResponders/ Ely Flower Club 2nd March: Demonstration by Terri Potter from Chelmsford her title is “Nuances of Spring”. Venue Needhams Hall, Ely College. Come along and have a relaxing evening filled with flowers and meet new friends. Start time 6.45pm. Entrance: £5.00 visitors; £2.00 Members (incl.coffee/tea & biscuits). Contact: Margaret Dooling 01353 610436 elyflowerclub@hotmail.co.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

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Ely Foodbank The food bank is run in partnership with Churches together in Ely. Donations can be left at collection points at Sainsbury, Tesco & Waitrose in Ely or brought to the food bank store on Barton Road. See website for times.

Emergency food needs and general enquiries: Tel: 01353 468626 email: info@elyfoodbank.org.uk www.ely.foodbank.org.uk Friends of Jubilee Gardens We are a friendly group of volunteers. Some of us enjoy fund raising, some prefer to take part in our monthly working parties but there are many other friends who like to support the gardens less actively by paying an annual subscription of £5.

Contact the current Chairman of the Friends, Pauline Sherwood on:01353 663716 www.jubileegardens-ely.org.uk Ely City Golf Club Located at the edge of the City, just off the Cambridge Road, the 18 hole course is rated as one of East Anglia’s premier Championship parkland golf courses. The wellestablished course has 110 acres of mature woodland, manicured fairways and challenging greens only minutes from the magnificent Cathedral and the growing City of Ely. Membership of the club is currently available. New members enjoy various added benefits. For example a free golf-swing analysis with one of the club’s resident golf professionals. The club has very active Men’s, Ladies’, Senior and Junior sections which provide opportunities for both social and competitive golf.

Guests and visitors are always welcome. The club has practice facilities, a pro-shop and a superb clubhouse serving first-class food and beverages with stunning views overlooking the course.Come and see what Ely City Golf Club has to offer you For further information please call 01353 662751 www. elygolf.co.uk / email: info@elygolf.co.uk Ely 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/ 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 Ely High Badminton Club Every Wednesday (term time) 7.30-9.30pm Ely College, Downham Road.

Contact John Clarke on:01353 699484 john.clarke@tesco.net Ely Humanists Meets at Ely Library Meeting Room. First Saturday of each month, 10 -11.30am.

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

Ely & District Horticultural Society Membership is open to anyone with an interest in Gardening or Horticulture. The STORES is open on: Monday evenings from 6.30pm till 8.00pm. Saturday mornings from 10am till midday. Membership is £8.00 per year and gives a 10% discount on all STORES prices.The society is run by volunteers. New Members, Committee Members or Exhibitors are always welcome.

For more information, contact General Secretary Teresa Bye on 01353 610370 or teresabye@ntlworld.com 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. The objects of Inner Wheel are......To promote true friendship, To encourage the ideals of personal service, To foster international understanding.

We meet the 4th Wednesday in the month at the Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely. If you are interested in visiting us please contact Diana Goldstein. 01353 667944 The K9 Community Cafe We are a weekly drop in cafe for people who like dogs !!

Well behaved humans can accompany their own dogs for coffee, biscuits and chat. Regular activities, friendly warm atmosphere, run by volunteers. Every Thursday 10 -12 at the Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely for info www.facebook.com/thek9cafe/ Tel:07552462040 Ktog (Knit Together) We Meet every Thursday evening at the 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 The Lions Club of Littleport Make a difference to your community and join a club. Ask a Lion and he/she will try and make it happen. As a Lion you will join a club with like-minded men and women who are working together to strengthen your communities. You’ll also be a part of something bigger, a worldwide network of dedicated volunteers across the globe.

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

ELY & DISTRICT PARKINSON’S UK SUPPORT GROUP Are you a sufferer of Parkinson’s?

If so you might like to know about the Support Group that meets in Ely at the Bell Holt Community Hall on the third Tuesday of each month.

The purpose of the Group is for sufferers and their Carers to meet up and have an enjoyable few hours, socialising or listening to the various Speakers that come along to entertain us. We also have an Area Co-Ordinator who is there to help you with any problems that you might have financially or medically.

At the present time we are a group of 20 sufferers and their Carers we work along the lines laid down by Parkinson’s UK, a Committee of 5 people at the present time, organise and run this.

We endeavour to have a relaxed and interesting Programme and during the summer months try to also have a meeting outside of the Hall, either having a meal somewhere locally, visits to Garden Centres, and National Trust properties etc.

If you are interested to learn more about this Group please come along to one of our meetings and see if you feel you would like to join.

To obtain further information please contact either Brian Hayes Chairman/Treasurer on 01353 860102 or the Secretary Jenny Lowles on 01353 861674

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 please go to: www.cambridgeshire.net

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Littleport Lions Korfball Every Tuesday evening, Littleport Leisure Centre, Camel Rd. All year round, new players can get two free trial sessions at any time of year.

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

Littleport Rotary Club We are a thriving branch of the Rotary family with a current membership of 24 and ages ranging from late thirties to early seventies! 75% of our membership is in full or part time employment. We meet on a weekly basis at The Anchor in Little Downham. As with other clubs our aims revolve around service to the community.

Website: www.littleportrotary.org.uk Contact: David Ambrose Smith 01353 861010 The Lighthouse Fellowship Activities Encounter/ Sunbeams An optional opportunity for mothers and carers to have fellowship together, whilst children aged 3months to 3 yrs are supervised in play/craft. Kings School terms 9.15am - 11.00am.

Garage Youth Bike Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm.

Project work on motorbikes,restoration, maintenance. Learn to ride offroad. Pass CBT. Lighthouse Seniors Social Club 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month (not School Holidays).

Transport from Soham area through ESACT may be available. Refreshment, friendship, hot lunch along with prize bingo/scrabble. 11.00am - 2.00pm. £5.00. Booking preferred.

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

Parents and Toddlers Wednesdays term time, accompanied children under 4yrs. 9.15am - 11.30am. Play activities in three rooms at the Lighthouse Centre including sensory and craft.

Children £1 Adults 50p includes unlimited refreshments/ biscuits and prize draw.

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

Tel: 01353 662228 email: info@lighthouse-ely.org www.lighthouse-ely.org/whatson Lighthouse Knitters Projects include various charitable knits and self improvement. We meet between 9.30 - 11.30am on a Tuesday morning, all year round. Beginners and all age groups welcome, materials are provided and tea and coffee available for a small donation.

Please contact: Delia Wakeling on 01353 861126 or Maria Martin 01353 772 812

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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. We only ask that players bring an enthusiasm for performing and a willingness to commit time to rehearsals and performances. www.elyband.co.uk Prospective players should contact Phil Green, our Musical Director, on 01353 721782 Ely Milks 1.30-2.30pm on Thursdays at the Cathedral Centre on Palace Green Breastfeeding support. Ely Milks is a charitable organisation providing information and support for mums who are breastfeeding.

For more info go to: www.elymilks.co.uk The Friends of Ely Museum.

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

Cost of meetings £2.50 Neighbourhood Watch Neighbourhood Watch exists to work with the local police force to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour, and also to encourage neighbourliness. This provides an increased feeling of security for the local residents. If you can’t make the open day you can still obtain information from Kevin Evans at 01353 614892 or kevin.g.evans@ntlworld.com 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.

Please contact Victoria Cutforth, Treasurer Ely Netball Club: elynetball@hotmail.co.uk 07518 080362 Ely & District NSPCC The Ely and District Committee of the NSPCC Lesley 01353 659986 / Wendy 01353 664752 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

ELY WRITERS DAY

Ely Arts Festival this year features a world-wide short story competition for people of any age. Entries are now open and to enter send an unpublished short story of 500 words inspired by ‘The Fens’ to rjwestwell@hotmail.com by midnight on Thursday 1st June 2017.

There is no charge for entering. There will be three judges and cash prizes: £50 for first prize, £25 for the second and £10 for the third prize.

The winners will be announced at the Ely Writers’ Day on Saturday 1st July 2017 which will take place in Ely Library from 10:00 to 15:00. Thanks to the support of the Babylon Arts, the day is free to attend and there will be refreshments including a sandwich lunch.

Places for attending Ely Writers’ Day are limited so you should book early by contacting rjwestwell@hotmail.com as soon as possible.

Parisian Swing Gypsy Jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli. 1st Sunday of every month at The Cutter Inn, Annesdale, Ely, 8.00-10.00. Free admission.

For more information:01353 656959 www.parisianswing.com Isle of Ely Philatelic Society 2 Mar: President’s Evening.

30 Mar: Visit from Huntingdonshire P.S. Meetings are held on a Thursday at Ely College, Downham Road, Ely CB6 2SH, 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Check notice board at the Community Desk entrance for designated room. For more info, please contact our Hon. Sec. on 01354 659358. Membership subscription is only £7.00 per year. Visitors are welcome at all our meetings.

We do hope that you will join us!

For info. please contact 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 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 POS+ABILITY Are you living with the effects of a Stroke? Parkinson’s?

Multiple Sclerosis? Muscular Dystrophy? or other longterm Neurological conditions? Come and join us at our established weekly classes in Ely, Littleport, Histon , and Exning. If you have an interest in our area of work, our team would like to hear from you. Potential Staff and Volunteers Please get in touch.

For a Free Taster Session Contact 07565 598193 Email: posability3@gmail.com / www.posability.org

Ely & District Probus Club The Probus Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Cathedral Centre, Palace Green, Ely at 10am. Membership is open to all professional & business people resident in Ely & District who are fully or semiretired. February 7th A.G.M. New or Prospective Members are always welcome.

FOR INFO CONTACT: Mike Tuplin -Chairman Mob: 07704 841 731 / miketuplin@yahoo.co.uk Ely Quaker Meeting Ely Quakers meet 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 and our Meetings for Worship last about an hour, followed by coffee and informal chat.

Find out more: www.quaker.org.uk/about-quakers/ Contact: Pauline Weston, paweston25@gmail.com Monday Club St Mary’s Church Ely The club meets in the church hall on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month, opening at 2:00pm for a 2:30 start.

The programme includes a range of social events, including speakers on a wide range of subjects.

Afternoon tea and cakes are served at every meeting.You are very welcome to join us. There is a charge of £1.00 per meeting.

Please contact Elizabeth Flood on 01353 662385 for further information Mothers’ Union St Mary’s Church Ely 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/

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

For more information, please visit http:// elyrefugeeresettlement.co.uk or email elyrefugeescampaign@gmail.com, Ely and Littleport Riot We are a Ladies Morris side based in Ely. The new practice season has just begun. If you would like to join us please get in touch, (email below) or come along to Centre E at 8 pm on Fridays. We perform at various events around the area, including Apple Day, the Folk festival and greeting the dawn on May Day. Email: contact@elriot.co.uk Website: http://www.elriot.co.uk Rocking Ukuleles of Ely The club meets every Monday evening at The Ely Bowls Club. (bar available) £5 subs paid on each evening of attendance Great club members, fun night and a good social event. Members can volunteer to play at local charity events too. All abilities welcome. Call John Bassett (founder & leader) on: 07785 296681 / email: john@caprio-ip.co.uk Ely Hereward Rotary Club Wednesday evening meetings at the Lamb Hotel. The meetings are a mixture of fellowship, guest speakers, events and fundraising planning and outside visits. For more information about our club, please contact Frank Connolly on: 01366 386973 or email: fac@lineone.net website: www.rotaryclubely-hereward.org Rotary Club of Ely The Rotary club of Ely has been meeting on Wednesdays for nearly 78 years. It’s a great way to make new friends and also contribute to both the local community and world wide charitable projects in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

The annual Aquafest fun day has been staged by Rotary for 40 years as has the famous Ely Christmas Collection with Santa and Sleigh. Varied fund raising events such as Big Band Concerts etc are organised, as are social visits to places of interest.

If you are interested in joining us, please contact our membership secretary John Dennick on 01353 662636 or email jdennick@btinternet.com

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Ely Branch Royal British Legion The dates for 2017 Branch Meetings are as follows Mon 22nd May, Mon 21st Aug, AGM Mon 23rd Oct, Mon 4th Dec. The meetings will be held in the Town House, Market Street Ely, at 7.30pm. New members always welcome.

For further information, please contact Verity Baker on 01353 610446 or email, verityb@virginmedia.com Royal Navy Association Ely Branch The local branch of ex-service men and women with many thousands of members nationally and world-wide.

The RNA is open to all former and current members of the Naval Service including the Fleet Air Arm, the surface fleets, the Submarine Service,the WRENS, the Royal Marines, and the Royal Fleet Auxililary. Members are also welcome from the general public who have friends or relatives in the Navy or who support this countries great Naval tradition. We meet the last Thursday of the month at 19.30hrs for a chat and a tot. On occasion we arrange days out, games nights and BBQ’s. Meetings are the last Thursday of the month at 7.30pm at the Lamb Hotel. www.royal-naval-association.co.uk email: admin@royalnavalassoc.com Tel: 023 9272 3747 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. The sailing is always interesting, challenging and fun. There is dry launching directly from jetties, and crews are able to sail without getting their feet wet. We are a recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) training centre and have also been awarded RYA Champion Club status for our race coaching. Sailing takes place between Easter and the end of October on Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday and Sunday afternoons.

Full details can be found on our website www.elysailingclub.org 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 Ely Sinfonia Ely’s community orchestra plays regular concerts and services in Ely Cathedral and other local venues. New players always welcome in most sections, or join the Friends for discounts and free concerts.

To find out more call 01353 721007 or see www.elysinfonia.co.uk

Sit & Sew at Sew Much to Do Every Wednesday 9.30am-2.00pm and/or 6-9.30pm £3/ session - we share ideas, help and support each other, and have a lot of fun along the way! Sew Much To Do, 7 High Street Passage, Ely

Tel: 01353 664000

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Sketchy Ely Drink & Draw Group We meet on the First Monday of the month, 6pm to 8pm at the High Flier, Ely. A group for anyone interested in drawing, all ages, male/female, expert/amateur. Meetings are free, buy a drink. Bring your own materials. Come along to draw, chat, drink and enjoy! www.facebook.com/sketchyelydrinkanddraw/ Ely and District Spiritualist Church We meet at the Larkfield Community Centre , High Barns, Ely CB7 4SB every Thursday evening from 7.30pm to 9pm for a service with mediumship, spiritual healing available from 6.30pm – 7.30pm. No admission charge, tea, coffee and a chat after the service.

For further details please contact Elizabeth on 07769963850 The Stained Glass Museum The Stained Glass Museum holds workshops, family dropins and lectures throughout the year. www.stainedglassmuseum.com curator@stainedglassmuseum.com or 01353 660355 Sugar in the Isle Meets monthly (except Aug & Dec) 7.30pm The Hub Tea Room, Lynn Rd. Demonstrations by local experts.

Membership fee £20 / Meeting fee £1.50 & £5 visitors Sutton Masque We are a relatively new, (two years) Border Morris side based in Sutton-in-the-Isle. We practice on Monday evenings and perform at various events and locations around the local area. Come and join us or book us for your event.

Email : squire@suttonmasque.org.uk Website : http://suttonmasque.org.uk www.facebook.com/suttonmasque Ely Table Tennis Club Located in the Village Hall at Prickwillow, just outside of Ely. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities but especially anyone wanting to get back into the sport.

Practice night is every Monday from 7:00pm throughout the year. Match nights are Wednesdays and Fridays during the season for both the Ely District and Cambridge Leagues. Informal coaching offered to help improve your skills along with two annual club tournaments and other social events. First session FREE and subsequent sessions just £4.00. elytabletennis@gmail.com / Tel: 01353 361588 www. tabletennis365.com/Ely

The Ely branch of the Littleport and Ely Timebank has officially started and we had a wonderful turn out in January. A few people from the Littleport branch and Re-imagine from Witchford also joined us in what turned out to be a very promising start to reaching out into a bigger community.

In our huge catalogue of skills to swap we have many varying skills from sewing and gardening to learning new languages and even fun things like cookery! I hear so many people say they have nothing to offer, but we also need people who are just willing to give an hour of their time to sit and befriend people who wouldn’t normally have much social contact. All you need for this is an ear and a friendly manner! We provide DBS checks and are fully checked too.

For every hour you put in you can also earn a credit to use yourself or take out as a ‘currency’ note where you can ‘spend’ nationwide! Please contact us for details.

I feel so passionate about what we are able to offer and what we do and would love for you to join us to see how much of a difference you can make!

We are running weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30am until 11am in Starbucks, Ely and continue to have coffee mornings at The Adams Heritage Centre in Littleport every Thursday at 10am for anyone that would like to join us for a cuppa and a chat. There are very friendly people waiting and willing to speak with you, make you feel welcome and answer any other questions you may have. We hope you’ll sign up and become part of this adventure in our community.

Caline Easey

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Ely Tennis Club We are a community-based not-for-profit club committed to making tennis available to everybody in and around Ely. We offer junior and adults coaching courses, enabling players to develop their game as well as having fun. We also have a number of teams representing the Club, playing teams around the County both home and away. Last, but not least, we organise social events throughout the year.

More info from www.elytennisclub.co.uk.

For occasional play you can book courts via our website - cost to non-members is £8 p.h Ely Theatregoers Club Eileen Pick founded the Ely Theatregoers Club in 1981 when she placed an advert in the local paper to see if anyone would like to join her on theatre trips. The Club now boasts some 300+ members whose continuing support to the Club’s activities (both in the theatre and social) see it continue and grow. The Ely Theatregoers Club hold Quarterly Coffee Mornings on the first Monday of the months of March, June, September and December at The Ely Cathedral Centre (the old Ely Library) at 10am - 11.30am.

For further information on future events see our website at:www.elytheatregoers.co.uk stb.butler@ntlworld.com / Tel:07887 240483 Ely & 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 members range in age from 7 to 91 and we raise funds to pay for on-going public liability so that we can continue exchanging safely.

In Littleport we meet at the Adams Heritage Centre every Thursday from 10am and in Ely we currently meet on a Thursday from 9.30am at Starbucks – information will be put up on our facebook page Littleport and Ely Timebank.

We will be participating in the Ely litterpick on the 2nd April and we are having a joint event with Littleport Children’s Centre on the 5th April Caline Easey caline.easey@chsgroup.org.uk or 07702517746 Ely & District University of the Third Age (U3A) U3A is a national movement for people no longer in full-time work, to continue in the pleasure of learning and sharing knowledge. Ely U3A has monthly General Meetings which are held on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2) to come along to one of the monthly talks and afterwards, have the chance to meet members over a cup of coffee or tea.

For more information on the group activities, outings etc go to the website: - www.u3a.sites.org/ely or contact the chairman on: - elyu3achair@gmail.com

Ely Watercolour Workshop The Ely Watercolour Workshop is an informal group of artists, who get together at Ely Community College, weekly, on Tuesday evenings, during term time, between 6.30 pm and 9.00 pm. There is no formal tuition, but the members do try to help each other and demonstrate various aspects of watercolour painting. In the summer term, the EWW tries to encourage ‘outdoor’ painting with a selection of various venues, in and around Ely. Occasionally we hold an all day workshop with an outside ‘professional’ artist, for extra tuition and experience. The EWW arranges TWO exhibitions of paintings and handpainted greetings cards, each year. One at Easter and the other in October school half-term holidays. The usual venue is the Almonry restaurant, off the Market Square, in central Ely. The fees are £20, per half-year, payable at the first meeting in January, and first meeting in September.

Contact: 01353 666954 Ely Wildlife Watch Wildlife watch is a junior branch of the Wildlife Trust.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or carer.

For further information contact Clive on: Tel: 01353 610224 Ely Local Group of the Wildlife Trust 7.45 pm Vernon Cross Room, Ely Museum For info contact: Will on:01353 661339 email: willburdett@btinternet.com Willderland Farm Willderland Farm is a 4.5 acre community farm, based near Haddenham. We established ourselves as a membership organisation in 2015, with the aim of growing food sustainably, supporting wildlife;benefitting members and the wider community. If you would be interested in becoming a member, please email: info@willderland.com / or visit www.willderland.com Ely Guild of Woodturners The Ely Guild of Woodturners exists to enable amateurs and professionals to further the cause of woodturning and to preserve this ancient craft.

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

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

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Ely City Women’s Institute (2nd Monday of each month) 13 March 30 years of Fair Trade in Ely by Teresa Ely plus Traidcraft stall, Raffle and refreshments, Competition: Best value charity shop item you have bought 10 April Hanging baskets with Paul Canham, Raffle and refreshments, Competition: a hand decorated Easter Egg 7.30 pm to 9.45 pm, (feel free to turn up from 7.15 pm onwards) All at Old Dispensary, St Mary’s Street, Ely. CB7 4ER All 7.15 for 7.30 pm Website: http://wielycity.wixsite.com/home Email: ruth.g.sindall@btconnect.com Tel: 07879863199

What was your town like in WW2? From shops and businesses to daily life and community.

Step into the past with our interactive Street Life exhibition with activities for all ages!

Ely Northwold Women’s Institute We meet every second 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 more information contact 01353 860653 or 01353 699231 Ely Walking group Sunday 5th March : 10am We will be meeting in Wicken for a 6 mile We meet on alternate Sundays and the next meeting will be March 19th For more info contact Sonia on email impducha@yahoo.co.uk or tel 01353 725140 for starting point 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 courses a year, one beginning in September and the other in January. These are held from 10.30am to noon in Ely Library. Course fees may be remitted for students on certain benefits or low pay and anyone interested can attend the first lecture for free and enrol after that. Look out for more information on the next two courses in April.

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

Ely Youth Choir a mixed choir for the 10-19 age group meets at St Mary’s Church Hall, St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4HF, from 6.007.00 pm on Monday evenings in term time. No fees are charged and there is no audition to join. Conductor Andrew Parnell.

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

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FREE entry and suitable for all ages Refreshments will be available at most venues 01353 722 228 volunteers.streetlife@gmail.com www.hlfstreetlife.org

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Needhams Hall, Ely College Saturday 25th March 2017 Participate for a donation.

Bouncy castle and refreshments raising needed funds for Ely’s First Responders and Little Miracles children’s charity. on-line donations:

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PUSH BAR TO OPEN! A retelling of Little Red Riding Hood by the children of Littleport Community Primary School and David Learner who wrote it down in fewer than 501 words ‘Off we go!’ said Little Red Riding Hood.

L.R. – she was known as L.R. for short – shut the door and headed to Granny’s house.

She’d only gone five and a half inches when she stopped. Just like that. ‘Oh blow this,’ she said. ‘I’ll go to Granny’s another day. Today is a day for an adventure!’

Into the garage she went. She clambered on board her Fizz Mark 2 Magic Carpet.

The garage door was still closed in front of her. No probs. All she needed to do was to say the password, the door would whoosh open and off she’d fly.

Uh uh. Electric has slithered aboard the carpet. Electric is L.R.’s pet and he’s an eel. Electric’s whizziness with electricity was something that could come in very useful, as you’re about to find out.

‘Push Bar to Open!’ shouted L.R..

Whoosh went the doors! Schmoosh went the carpet and off it roared.

Above the trees, over the forest, up up up into the blue of the sky. It was the most perfect day for a magic carpet ride.

‘Wheeee!’ said L.R. as the air rushed through her golden hair. ‘Wheeee!’

There was a muffled cry from behind her and she turned in horror to see that Electric was clinging on to the edge of the carpet with his teeth, his tail snaking out behind him like a bright green streamer. ‘Mmmmffff!’ said Electric.

L.R. slowed the carpet down to cruise speed and hauled the slippery Electric back on board. ‘You silly eel!’ she said, once Electric was safely back on

board. ‘How on earth did you get here?’

Now you and I would both be surprised if Electric had said anything because eels don’t say much at the best of times. As it was, he sort of wumphed and humphed and coiled himself up behind L.R..

Off again they went, flying and flying and flying so high.

But what’s this? The wolf has arrived at Granny’s door with every intention of eating her up. Electric has just received an eel-mail from one of his friends in the forest. Well, I did tell you he was useful.

Electric tries to warn L.R. but she doesn’t understand. Oh my goodness.

The wolf is getting nearer and nearer.

Electric prods L.R. with a bolt of electricity. Bzzzz!

Now it’s L.R.’s turn to cling to the carpet. Electric’s shock has been so powerful that she’s almost falling off. ‘Eeeeek!’ she says. ‘Electric …. Help me!!!’

Electric slithers over to L.R. as the carpet starts to descend but it’s no good. He can’t help.

With a mighty aaaaaaaarghhhhhh L.R. loses her grip on the carpet and starts to fall to earth.

The wolf looks up. The last thing he sees is Little Red Riding Hood fall with a crump on top of him.

‘Well,’ said L.R. as Electric and the carpet arrive on the ground. ‘You and I need to have a little talk, Mr Wolf...’

Fancy writing your own (501 word) short story?

Closing date for Ely501 Competition: 14th April Entries to Burrows Bookshop or Mrs Simms More info from David Learner on 07749 760445

ELY & DISTRICT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

Monday 20th March 2017 at 8.00 pm New Room, Methodist Church Chapel Street, Ely ADMISSION: Visitors £2.50 – Members free David Jacques Senior Research Fellow in Archaeology at the University of Buckingham returns to present - The origins of the Stonehenge landscape, new discoveries and fresh perspective 50 | Elyi Magazine | www.elyimagazine.com

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Seth Lakeman

The Spooky Men Chorale

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Topette!!

O’Hooley & Tidow Hans Theesink ELY OUTDOOR CENTRE Brooks Williams ELY·CAMBS·CB6 2SH Urban Folk Theory • Season tickets £72 (£82 after 31 May) Elvis Fontenot

7-9 JULY 2017

Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Henderson The Elephant Sessions Jennifer Crook Trio Hot Rock Pilgrims ...and lots more

• Concessions available • Children under 12yrs free • Day Tickets available

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

MORRIS DISPLAYS, REAL ALE BAR, TRADE STALLS, WORKSHOPS, DANCES, CHILDRENS’ ENTERTAINMENT * All Artists booked subject to contract

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A n n u alP e tCatSh o wan d H o m i n gD ay S atu r d ay 1 1 thMar ch2 0 1 7 11 am - 3.30 pm Are you looking for a cat to join your family? If so, visit our Annual Cat Show and Homing Day where you will see pet cats in competition and also meet some of our lovely cats that are longing for a permanent home of their own.

There will also be refreshments, tombola, Cats Protection stall and bric-a-brac stalls. Visitors to the show will also be able to vote for the Best in Show in our Photo Show, Even if you are not looking to re-home a cat, we hope that you will visit us to meet the cats and help us to raise funds for our work with cats in the Ely area.

Admission £1 for adults. Accompanied children free, Find us at Little Downham Village Hall Main Street Little Downham Ely CB6 2ST

The Maltings, Ely Saturday 25th March 2017 7pm - Midnight Hosted by Ely Hereward

Tickets: £15 Burrows Bookshop

High Street Passage, Ely | Tel: 01353 669759 or buy online at ely.myshopislocal.co.uk

For further information please contact:

T: 01353 699430

E: elycats@waitrose.com W: www.ely.cats.org.uk Reg Charity 203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland)

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