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I T’S ALL A BO UT PEO PLE Issue 13 - May 11th 2018 The community E-Magazine for East Cambridgeshire
OYEZ OYEZ Michael Woods, Town Crier for East Riding wins Town Crier Championship
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Ely Tennis Club is opening its courts on:
 Saturday 12th May, 1200-1700  Downham Road, Ely, CB6 2SH Whatever your age or ability we'll have something for you to try. We'll supply the balls and rackets and 10is Academy will be on hand to give you tips and advice. Go to https://bit.ly/2vaierv to register.
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Cineworld Birthday
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It’s day’s like these you imagine being at Centre Court watching famous names like Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Johanna Konta but somewhere is history these guys have learned to play tennis at their local courts. Probably with a knock about using their local coach to see if the enjoyment and love for one of the UK’s most viewed sports was burning inside them. Maybe you watch Wimbledon on the tele and think “I would love to play” or you have a need to get fit and want an outdoor activity that can be played at any pace. This weekend, 12th May, Ely Tennis Club is opening their doors for anyone, any age, any ability to just come and “GIVE IT A GO”. You do not need to bring anything as rackets and balls will be supplied and the 10is Academy coaches will be on hand to give you tips and advice. The open day last year was so well attended that this year you will need to register your interest to attend by going to https://bit.ly/2vaierv. It’s very simple to do. The club will be open from 12 noon till 5pm this Saturday, 12th May and is located behind the Leisure Village and next to the Rugby and Football Club.
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Cineworld Ely Celebrates Fantastic First Year Cineworld Ely rings in its one-year anniversary on Saturday, 12th May, after welcoming nearly 260,000 cinema-goers in its first year. The 954-seat state of the art cinema has shown over 150 films across over 10,000 screenings, showing the biggest blockbusters and thousands of hours of movie magic for local residents. Hungry film fans have also munched on over 25,000 bags of popcorn adding up to a whopping 2,032 kilograms over the course of the year – equivalent to the weight of a hippopotamus! What’s more, Ely cinema-goers are big fans of family-friendly blockbusters, with action-packed movies such Star Wars: The Last Jedi, The Greatest Showman and Despicable Me 3 all featuring within the cinema’s top five performing cinemas in the last year. This Saturday, Cineworld Ely will celebrate its first birthday and is inviting local residents to join in the festivities. The cinema will host a variety of activities for its landmark anniversary including a wheel of fortune – plus amazing giveaways and opportunities to win goodies. Lucky winners could get their hands on complimentary cinema tickets, food and drink vouchers and even movie merchandise.
To show its gratitude to the community, Cineworld Ely has also partnered with local arts group Ely Arts Society, to create a bespoke piece of artwork telling the story of Ely and the town’s love of film – which will be officially unveiled at the cinema during the anniversary celebration. Matthew Shaw, Cineworld Ely General Manager, comments: “It’s been an incredible first year and we’ve loved being part of the local community, welcoming around 260,000 customers through our doors since we opened on 12th May 2017. On Saturday, we’ll be giving away lots of prizes and goodies, so what better way to spend our one year anniversary and show our gratitude than giving back to the movie-loving community who help make the cinema so great.” Cinema fans can take advantage of the Pick & Mix selection and enjoy Baskin Bobbins ice cream as part of their cinema experience, as well as Movies for Juniors and Cinebabies screenings. The cinema is also available for private venue hire. To book tickets and for further information, please visit www. cineworld.com. Like Cineworld Ely on Facebook, or follow @ Cineworld and tweet #CineworldEly. Enter a world of pure imagination at Cineworld.
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Ely Air Cadets had a fantastic VIP day out for the Shuttleworth RAF Centenary Airshow Thirteen Air Cadets from Ely Squadron had a fantastic VIP day out at the Old Warden Airfield yesterday for the Shuttleworth RAF Centenary Airshow on Bank Holiday Sunday as guests of BAE Systems. 100 air cadets from Squadrons across the country were invited to take part in a series of STEM -Science Technology Eletronics and Maths activities during the morning in the grounds of Shuttleworth House. The theme of the morning activities were aviation safety and the 75th Anniversary of Operation Chastise (the Dambusters raid) Awards for these competitions were presented by members of the board of BAE Systems former Chief of the Air Staff: Air Chief Marshall Sir Andrew Pulford, GCB, CBE, ADC and the Engineering Director of the BAe Systems Air Sector Mr Ian Muldowney, MSc FRAeS. Afterwards the cadets enjoyed lunch and spent the afternoon at the air show as the guests of Shuttleworth. The cadets were treated to flying displays by aircraft flown in RAF service from its formation on the 1st April 1918. The aircraft ranged from the First World War Avro 504K, on to the Avro Lancaster of the Second World War and right up to the present day with the RAF’s Typhoon FGR4’s first display of the summer. The air show was a great tribute to the first 100 years of the Royal Air Force and was complimented by excellent weather with sunshine and clear blue skies. Here are a few images from the day taken by Corporal Liam West, one of 1094’s keen aviation photographers.
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Schools bomb threat a hoax Tali Iserles tali@spottedinely.com
Schools across the country are on high alert after receiving bomb threats today. The National Crime Agency said “a number of threatening emails” had been sent to schools this morning. The National Crime Agency is investigating the threats together with police. In a statement the agency said: “We understand that these types of emails can be distressing and while we take the communications extremely seriously we must stress there is no credible threat. “We would ask that anyone receiving such an email contact their local police.” Schools in our area were among those sent malicious emails today, stating that a bomb had been placed on school premises. The hoax has coincided with many primary school children sitting their Year 2 and Year 6 SATS exams. On March 28 the National Crime Agency and police arrested an 18-year-old man in the Abbots Langley area of Hertfordshire on suspicion of making malicious communications. Schools in our area were among those to receive an email on March 27, threatening to kill children by driving a car into pupils as they left the premises. On March 21 police arrested a 19-year-old man in Watford on suspicion of blackmail and making malicious communications, following mass bomb threats to schools across the UK.
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Witchford Village College Year 11 Dress-up Day 2018 It has become quite a College tradition that Year 11 don costumes for a day & raise money for their Prom. Dress-up day took place on Friday 4th May and students rose to the challenge, some wilting in inflatable costumes and masks in the heat. This fundraiser follows on from a successful cake stall and cake raffle the previous week. The Prom takes place on Friday 29th June. Vehicles usually start arriving around 6.45pm and we warmly welcome the wider community to come and watch. It is always a great occasion with exciting modes of transport, beautiful dresses and sharp suits. We are really hoping for a dry evening this year after several downpours over the last few years.
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From Jon #ShoutOutSunday to Ely City FC, winning their final home game of the season 4 -1 against Hadleigh Utd, with Ely City Crusaders youngsters as mascots and ball boys/ girls.
From Sutton Rangers Football club #ShoutoutSunday to Mick George and Living Sports. Thank you so much for the funding award of ÂŁ1500. We were very lucky to be able to purchase new 9v9 goals, they will benefit the players and club for many years.
From Tali (Spotted in Ely) A #shoutoutsunday to Fleur for organising Ely’s first ever Eel Day Eel Wiggle! An awful lot of planning and work goes into putting together such an ambitious project and Fleur put her heart and soul into it. A massive shout out too to all the incredible Spotted in Ely Rocks members who contributed to the Wiggle - not to mention all the schools, preschools, clubs and o... See more
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LOCAL CLUBS SHOW THAT KARATE IS SUCCESSFUL IN EAST CAMBS On Sunday April 22nd, several students were successful in achieveing their intermediate Shodan black belts and Shodan black belts (1st Dan) from the Ely, Newmarket and Soham TISKA karate clubs: Intermediate Shodan black belts: • Adrian Kwiecien, Soham • Emil Kwiecien, Soham • Ryan Mcguigan, Soham • Wayne Simpson, Soham • Chiara Puggioni, Newmarket • Riccardo Howe, Newmarket • Patrick Baker, Ely Shodan black belts (1st Dans): • Carmen Quinn-Nicholls, Soham or Newmarket • William Botcher, Soham or Newmarket • Oliver Chapman, Ely • Tracey Chapman, Ely Martial arts improve focus and discipline, improves listening, hand-eye coordination, agility and balance whilst maintaining fitness and friendships. TISAK karate classes are held at the Shade School in Soham on Tuesday evenings from 6.00 pm, Witchford College on Saturdays from 11 am and Newmarket Leisure Centre on Saturdays from 2 pm. Adults and children from the age of 4 are encouraged to train together so if you are looking for a new challenge why not join us? https://www.tiskakarate-ely.co.uk/
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ON 11th May to 24th May
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FRIDAY 11TH
CURRY & QUIZ NIGHT
MAY
7:00pm - Lighthouse Centre
ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place
Join us for a fun for all the family quiz with a Malaysian theme supper. www.spottedinely.com/59492
The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58253
SILKY’S RETRO DISCO 8:30pm - The Kings Arms, Ely
ART GROUP – BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE 1:30pm - Wicken Village Hall Art group for beginners and intermediate levels. www.spottedinely.com/58104
All your favourite Retro Choons from the 70s 80s and 90s. www.spottedinely.com/57552
SPRING DISCO 9:00pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport Spring Disco on Friday 11th May starting at 9pm.
DEVELOPING LOOSE LEAD WALKING 6:00pm - Developing Dogs Developing Loose Lead Walking “My dog pulls on the lead, can you help?” This is one of the most common one to one requests that dog training instructors receive, there are a number of factors why it can be difficult to exorcise the demon that is pulling on the lead such as consistency, impulse control and the emotional state of your dog; this course helps address exactly that. www.spottedinely.com/59079
***LADIES NIGHT*** 7:00pm - Little Downham Village Hall If you hear any noise, it ain’t the boys it’s LADIES NIGHT!!! We proudly present a fantastic LADIES NIGHT (for one night only) and certainly not to be missed www.spottedinely.com/54635
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SATURDAY 12TH MAY CRAFT, FOOD & VINTAGE + FARMERS MARKET 8:00am - Ely Market Place Our Craft, Food & Vintage + Farmers Market first began as a pilot in July 2000 and is now held twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. www.spottedinely.com/55042
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CRAFT FAIR
INTERNATIONAL
10:00am - The Beeches
INVISIBLE ILLNESS
Anyone wishing to have a stall - please contact us on 01638 780097 or at
AWARENESS DAY
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10:00am - St Mary’s Church, Ely
COFFEE MORNING & JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE
Raising awareness of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, ME, World Lupus Day and other invisible illnesses. www.spottedinely.com/59314
10:00am - Ely Library www.spottedinely.com/58315
OPEN WEEKEND – THE HIVE LEISURE
ALL STARS CRICKET SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN. 10:00am - Paradise Field, Ely A new ECB children’s cricket session is being run by Ely Cricket Club for the first time. www.spottedinely.com/59153
CENTRE, ELY 10:00am - The Hive Join us for a free trial of activities on first come first served basis. www.spottedinely.com/59575
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ELY STATION
ELY WILDLIFE
FUNDRAISING EVENT
WATCH : BLOSSOMS
FOR ELY CP
AND BLOOMS
10:00am - Ely Railway Station
2:00pm - Pocket Park Ely
The kind staff at Ely station are holding a fundraising event
• Hunt for Beautiful Blossoms and Blooms • Wildlife Bingo –
for Ely CP this Saturday, 12th May.
win a prize to create your own Mini Meadow • Get Arty and
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Crafty - make fruit trees in blossom. www.spottedinely.com/59363
PATSY’S POP UP TEA ROOM 11:00am - Witchham Equestrian Centre Tea, coffee and cakes served with a smile! Enjoy our refresh-
SATURDAY STORYTIME AT ELY LIBRARY 2:30pm - Ely Library Saturday Storytime at Ely Library.
ments and meet our horses.
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NATIONAL MILLS
WICKEN BEER
OPEN WEEKEND
FESTIVAL 2018
11:00am - Burwell Museum and Windmill
4:00pm - Wcken recreation ground
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PEYOTE WITH A TWIST
KENYA FUNDRAISING
– FLOWERS WORKSHOP
LIAM’S PRIZE BINGO
1:00pm - Spoilt Rotten Beads
6:30pm - Pymoor Cricket and Social Club.
Learn Peyote With A Twist, a stitch invented by Gerlinde Lenz. www.spottedinely.com/57470
Hi my name is Liam Bateman. www.spottedinely.com/56651
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FILM TIMES Friday - Thursday Friday 11th 4 - Thursday 17th May 10 May NOW SHOWING DEADPOOL 2 (15) 119 mins. 2D
Tue - 18:20 19:20 20:10 21:10 Wed-Thu - 14:30 15:30 17:20 18:20 19:20 20:10 21:10
BOOK CLUB : UNLIMITED SCREENING (TBC) 100 mins.
EVENT CINEMA - PLEASE ASK AT THE BOX OFFICE FOR TICKET PRICES THE DAM BUSTERS AT 75 : LIVE from THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL (PG) 195 mins. 2D
Thu - 19:00
Cineworld Unlimited Members screening 2D Mon - 19:45
SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) 86 mins. 2D
3D
Fri - 14:00 16:15 18:30 Sat-Sun - 10:30 11:30 13:45 15:00 16:00 18:20 Mon - 14:00 16:15 18:30 Tue-Thu - 16:00 18:15 Fri - 17:30 Sat-Sun - 12:45 17:20 Mon - 17:30 Tue-Thu - 17:15
LIFE OF THE PARTY (12A) 105 mins. 2D
SUBTITLED 2D
Fri - 14:30 17:00 20:00 Sat - 12:15 14:45 17:15 20:00 Sun - 12:00 17:00 20:00 Mon - 14:30 20:00 Tue-Wed - 15:00 17:30 20:00 Thu - 14:00 16:30 Sun - 14:30 Mon - 17:00
I FEEL PRETTY (12A) 110 mins. 2D
Fri-Mon - 15:00 17:40 20:45 Tue - 14:50 17:30 Wed-Thu - 14:40
AVENGERS : INFINITY WAR (12A) 149 mins. 2D
SUBTITLED 2D
Fri - 14:00 15:40 17:15 19:00 19:45 20:30 Sat - 10:30 12:20 13:50 15:40 17:10 19:00 19:45 20:30 Sun - 10:30 12:20 13:50 15:40 17:10 19:45 20:30 Mon - 14:00 16:10 17:15 19:30 20:30 Tue-Thu - 16:00 19:30 20:30 Sun - 19:00
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) 124 mins. 2D
Fri - 14:40 20:20 Sat-Sun - 20:20 Mon - 14:40 20:20 Tue - 15:30
A QUIET PLACE (15) 90 mins. 2D
Mon - 14:00 Tue - 15:00
PETER RABBIT (PG) 95 mins. 2D
Sat - 12:40 Sun - 12:30
MOVIES FOR JUNIORS M4J : A WRINKLE IN TIME (PG) 110 mins. 2D
Sat-Sun - 10:00
M4J : CINDERELLA (1950) (U) 78 mins. The 1950 Disney
Animation Classic 2D Sat-Sun - 10:15
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The Maltings · Ship Lane · Ely · Cambridgeshire · CB7 4BB
Film ticket prices:
Thursday 3 May: 7.30pm · 104 mins.
Finding your Feet (12A)
Evenings: £8/£7 Matinee: £7/£6 (£1 discount for members)
See it again! A British comedy drama with an all-star cast. Moderate sex references, drug misuse, infrequent strong language.
Other content various prices: Concessions 60+, U15s, income support, F/T students (proof required).
Royal Opera House: Manon (ballet)
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:
Sunday 6 May: 2pm
A staple of The Royal Ballet’s repertory, and a touchstone of adult, dramatic dance.
Thursday 10 May: 7pm
National Theatre Live: Macbeth Shakespeare’s most intense and terrifying tragedy, directed by Rufus Norris, starring Rory Kinnear and Anne-Marie Duff.
Sunday 13 May: 4pm (please note late afternoon matinee) & 7.30pm
Peter Rabbit (PG) 95 mins.
Peter teams up with vegetable-patch comrades against animal-hating farmer Mr McGregor. With a star-studded cast and a whole lot of humour.
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).
Thursday 17 May: 7.30pm · 101 mins.
Ely Cinema is run by Babylon ARTS.
Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Joan Plowright and Dame Maggie Smith meet up in the English countryside to gossip.
ROH Screening:
Sunday 20 May: 7.30pm · 140 mins.
£15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)
‘A blast of pure childlike amusement’ from Steven Spielberg. Moderate violence, horror, infrequent strong language.
NT Screening: £15 (adults) £14 (concessions) £12 (members)
Isle Of Dogs (PG)
After a mysterious outbreak of ‘canine flu’, the corrupt mayor of a Japanese city banishes all dogs to a vast refuse dump off the coast.
Sunday 20 May: 3pm
Nothing Like a Dame (PG)
Ready Player One (12A) Thursday 24 May: 3pm
Nothing Like a Dame (PG) The famous Dames let the cameras in as they talk about their lives and professional experiences. Includes a range of astonishing archive material.
Thursday 24 May: 7.30pm · 151 mins.
The Square (15) Box Office: 01353 616991 Online Tickets: babylonarts.org.uk
Babylon ARTS (operated by ADEC). Registered Charity No. 1043197.
An outrageous satire on modern society, art and human nature in the digital age. English, Swedish and Danish with English subtitles.
Sunday 27 May: 3pm & 7.30pm · 124 mins.
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (12A) A journalist forms a bond with the residents of Guernsey Island in the aftermath of World War II. Moderate bloody images, sex references.
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WADS PRESENTS
GET BACK
– WITCHFORD’S
8:30pm - Littleport Exservicemens Club
GOT TALENT 7:00pm - Witchford Village hall
Get Back to return to the club with their unique blend of songs from the 50s and 60s Tickets: £3 (£2 members) available on the door All welcome.
‘Witchford’s Got Talent’ is a family friendly event hosted by
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TAKING CARE LIBERA IN CONCERT
OF BUSINESS 9:00pm - The Kings Arms
7:30pm - Ely Cathedral
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The magical sounds of Libera enchant audiences across the world - from Moscow to Manila, from Westminster to Washington, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Shanghai to Singapore.
SMUDJ
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9:00pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport
DISCO – ELY BEET CLUB
Rock and soul from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s .
7:30pm - Ely Beet Club www.spottedinely.com/59476
Saturday 12th of May - doors open 7:30pm - £2 per person Adults only (Over 18’s) Come and dance the night away with cheap drinks and great music!!. www.spottedinely.com/59138
SUNDAY 13TH MAY
OVER 30’S PARTY NIGHT
SUNDAY MARKET
8:00pm - Outside Witchford Village Hall
8:00am - Ely Market Place
A favourite venue for many, with a large dance floor and
The weekly Sunday Market brings you all your favourite stalls
friendly bar staff.
and much more. www.spottedinely.com/59087
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MAY ELY ANTIQUES AND COLLECTORS FAIR
POP-UP PARK
10:00am - CENTRE – E / Barton Rd / Ely / CB7 4DE
12:00pm - Jubilee Gardens
We have a hall packed full of vintage, collectable and antique items. www.spottedinely.com/59260
JOY YOGA Pop-Up Park JOY Yoga Join us for JOY Yoga in Jubilee Gardens, Ely! Invite your Friends & Family & Kids! Bring yoga mat, vegetarian picnic deliciousnesses to share afterwards! We will meet on the grass near the Bandstand! In the event of rain
OPEN WEEKEND – THE HIVE LEISURE CENTRE, ELY 10:00am - The Hive Join us for a free trial of activities on first come first served basis. www.spottedinely.com/59580
this event will be postponed! Building a better community through JOY, Kindness, Love & Peace! Format: 12. www.spottedinely.com/48491
GUNDOG? FUN DOG! 12:00pm - Developing Dogs This class is suited for anyone: whether you would like to learn fun new skills that you can use when out on a walk with your dog to spice things up and adding reliable whistle cues
FREE FOOTBALL SESSION – FOOTBALL FUN FACTORY IS COMING TO ELY! 10:30am - Witchford Village College To celebrate the upcoming summer holiday courses that the Football Fun Factory will be holding in Ely we are offering a free taster session for 5-14 year old boys and girls on Sunday 13th May.
or if you are intending to work your dog in the future. www.spottedinely.com/59572
NEWMARKET TOWN BAND 2:30pm - Ely Bandstand, Jubilee Gardens Summer concerts at the Bandstand in Jubilee Gardens. www.spottedinely.com/58532
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50’S & 60’S HIT SONGS
NATIONAL MILLS OPEN WEEKEND
Enjoy an afternoon of all the best Rock ‘n’ Roll hits with Retro
11:00am - Burwell Museum and Windmill
singer Chrissie Cadillac!.
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3:00pm - The Crown Inn Littleport
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TEA & CAKES WITH
MONDAY 14TH
THE BAND OF HOPE
MAY
3:00pm - QUEEN ADELAIDE VILLAGE HALL – CB7 4TZ
SOFT PLAY AND
An afternoon function with not only your favorite band but Tea and Home-Made Cakes as well! This has now become an
BOUNCY CASTLE
annual event.
9:00am - Littleport Leisure Centre
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For 0 - 5 year olds, £2. www.spottedinely.com/59483
PETER RABBIT (PG) 4:00pm - The Maltings Peter Rabbit (PG) Ely Cinema Sunday 13 May: 4pm & 7.
ELY VIKINGS KORFBALL 6:00pm - Ely college
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BROKEN ARROW
BASKETBALL
4:00pm - The Townhouse Pub
TRAINING SESSIONS
Live music with Broken Arrow, another top quality outfit. www.spottedinely.com/59278
6:30pm - Kings School Join us on Mondays: Basketball Club for female players aged
WICKEN BEER FESTIVAL 2018 4:00pm - Wcken recreation ground www.spottedinely.com/59422
14 +. www.spottedinely.com/53631
READING GROUP: SPILL SLIMMER
PETER RABBIT (PG)
FALTER WITHER
7:30pm - The Maltings
BY SARA BAUME
Peter Rabbit (PG) Ely Cinema Sunday 13 May: 4pm & 7. www.spottedinely.com/59134
6:30pm - Haddenham Library www.spottedinely.com/59431
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ELY TABLE TENNIS
TUESDAY 15TH
CLUB: WITCHFORD
MAY
PRACTICE NIGHT 7:00pm - Witchford Village College Practice sessions every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Witchford College Sports Centre, Manor Road, Witchford near
ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58211
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COMMUNITY HUB ELY GAMES NIGHT AT THE DRAYMAN’S SON 7:30pm - Drayman’s Son Micropub
10:00am - Lighthouse Free help and advice on debt, alcohol misuse, drug dependency, housing/homelessness, benefits, mental health, domestic violence and more. www.spottedinely.com/53755
Join us every Monday for Games Night. www.spottedinely.com/53497
TAG RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS
GIRLS RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS 6:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club We are reintroducing Girls Rugby at the Club. www.spottedinely.com/54535
7:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club www.spottedinely.com/53552
ELY CITY WI: MAY
STEADY 5K, LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY 7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58603
MEETING 7:30pm - The Old Dispensary, Ely In this months meeting we invite Suzanne Lindsay to give us a talk “From Sink to Mink and back again”. www.spottedinely.com/59073
LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY – BEGINNERS 7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58658
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AN EVENING WITH LINDSEY DAVIS IN ELY 7:30pm - St Peter’s Church, Broad Street, Ely Flavia Albia is offered a sleuthing job by her new husband’s scheming ex-wife – then on the same day he disappears.
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KING’S ELY RECITAL SERIES – GRAINGER BRASS ENSEMBLE 7:30pm - Gibson Recital Hall, King’s Ely www.spottedinely.com/59498
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QUIZ NIGHT
VIVA’S VICAR OF DIBLEY
8:00pm - The Kings Arms, Ely
7:30pm - St Andrew’s Church, Soham
Quiz Night.
Tickets £12. www.spottedinely.com/57972
WEDNESDAY 16TH MAY
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QUIZ NIGHT 8:30pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport May’s quiz night is on Wednesday May 16th, starting at 8. www.spottedinely.com/57905
ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58231
THURSDAY 17TH MAY ELY GENERAL MARKET
HAPPY CAFÈ 10:30am - Julia’s Tearooms Ely Happy Cafè at Julia’s Tea Rooms.
8:00am - Events_list Every Thursday on the Market Square! www.spottedinely.com/53905
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THE K9 CAFE ULTIMATE FRISBEE 6:20pm - Ely Outdoor Sports Association www.spottedinely.com/59371
10:00am - Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely Weekly drop in K9 Cafe - a safe social place for people and dogs. www.spottedinely.com/53837
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THE ACTION FOR HAPPINESS COURSE
ART GROUP – BEGINNERS/ INTERMEDIATE
7:00pm - Ely Cathedral Education and Conference Centre EXPLORING WHAT MATTERS An inspiring 8-week course to explore what matters for a happy and meaningful life - together with a group of friendly, like-minded people.
1:30pm - Wicken Village Hall Art group for beginners and intermediate levels. www.spottedinely.com/58105
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AN EVENING WITH EMMA HEALEY 7:30pm - St Peter’s Church, Broad Street, Ely
ANNE-MARIE SANDERSON AT JULIA’S TEA ROOMS 7:00pm - Julia’s Tearooms Ely
15-year-old Lana goes missing for four agonising days. www.spottedinely.com/58336
ISLE OF DOGS (PG) 7:30pm - The Maltings www.spottedinely.com/59135
The Book Songs Tour continues to Julia’s Tea Rooms, Ely. www.spottedinely.com/57465
TALK BY LOCAL HISTORIAN MIKE PETTY 7:00pm - Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum
VIVA’S VICAR OF DIBLEY
Local Historian Mike Petty is giving a series of talks at Prickwillow Engine Museum, the first is on April 20th at 7. www.spottedinely.com/58538
7:30pm - St Andrew’s Church, Soham Tickets £12.
VIVA’S VICAR OF DIBLEY
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FRIDAY 18TH MAY ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58254
7:30pm - St Andrew’s Church, Soham Tickets £12. www.spottedinely.com/59511
SILKY’S RETRO DISCO 8:30pm - The Kings Arms, Ely All your favourite Retro Choons from the 70s 80s and 90s. www.spottedinely.com/57550
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REGARDLESS 9:00pm - The Hereward Pub
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SATURDAY STORYTIME AT ELY LIBRARY
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2:30pm - Ely Library Saturday Storytime at Ely Library. www.spottedinely.com/57271
SATURDAY 19TH MAY CRAFT, FOOD & VINTAGE + GENERAL MARKET
BLUE THUNDER CHARITY GIG – FAMILY ROCK NIGHT PYMOOR SOCIAL CLUB
8:00am - Ely Market Place
5:00pm - Pymoor Cricket and Social Club.
Craft, Food & Vintage + General Market on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month you can enjoy a fantastic range of
Blue Thunder are playing a charity event to support East Anglia Air Ambulance and local charities.
goods, at great prices.
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ALDRETH VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR 11:00am - Aldreth, CB6 3PQ Vintage themed fair in Aldreth Village.
VIVA’S VICAR OF DIBLEY 7:30pm - St Andrew’s Church, Soham Tickets £12. www.spottedinely.com/59512
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SING!-A-SHOW “THE GREATEST SHOWMAN” 2:00pm - Sing! Choirs
THE BIRDBOX SESSIONS 8:00pm - The Kings Arms, Ely The Birdbox sessions are back with your favourite DJs: Birdy
Happening in Ely! No auditions, no need to be able to read
and Chris Box doing their thang! SOUL, FUNK, DISCO, RnB,
music - open to everyone aged 16 years and above.
OLD SKOOL! See you on the dance floor! FREE EVENT.
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ELVIS TRIBUTE IS BACK
MAY OPEN EVENT
9:00pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport
11:00am - Chippenham Park
Elvis tribute by Ian Coulson is back in the building, playing at the Plough & Harrow on May 19th between 9pm & 12. www.spottedinely.com/57913
What’s better than Sunday’s?! Sundays with bubbles, visiting our wedding venue!! Come alone and explore the grounds, house, marquee and a select few wedding suppliers!! Our wedding team will also be on hand for tours and to answer any questions about your big day! We welcome brides and grooms that have already booked with us to come along also!.
SUNDAY 20TH
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MAY
WEC OPEN DAY – SIAN RYAN (DEVELOPING DOGS) DEMONSTRATION
SUNDAY MARKET 8:00am - Ely Market Place The weekly Sunday Market brings you all your favourite stalls and much more. www.spottedinely.com/54177
12:30pm - Witcham Equestrian Centre 12. www.spottedinely.com/59513
SOHAM REPAIR CAFÉ #1 10:00am - Soham Library Soham’s first Repair Café - a free event - bring along your broken item, be it a kettle, torn jeans or even a smashed phone screen (with a replacement screen of course!) - our experienced repairers will try their best to help give it a new lease of life. www.spottedinely.com/58138
THE FULL MONTY AUDITIONS! 2:30pm - Little Thetford Village Hall CAT Theatre Company presents: THE FULL MONTY AUDITIONS! You only need to attend one audition! More info coming soon. www.spottedinely.com/53301
OPEN DAY – WITCHAM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE 11:00am - Witcham Equestrian Centre FREE ENTRY! Meet the horses and ponies, including Patsy our fund raising horse.
LAKENHEATH SILVER BAND 2:30pm - Ely Bandstand, Jubilee Gardens Summer concerts at the Bandstand in Jubilee Gardens.
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NOTHING LIKE
MONDAY 21ST
A DAME (PG)
MAY
3:00pm - The Maltings
SOFT PLAY AND
Nothing Like a Dame (PG) Director : Roger Michell From time to time four old friends, Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi
BOUNCY CASTLE
Dench, Dame Joan Plowright and Dame Maggie Smith meet up in the English countryside to gossip, to remember and to
9:00am - Littleport Leisure Centre
laugh. www.spottedinely.com/59456
For 0 - 5 year olds, £2. www.spottedinely.com/59484
STONE COLD STUMBLE 4:00pm - The Townhouse Pub
WOMEN IN BUSINESS
A debut gig @ the townhouse with stone cold stumble, a very
NETWORKING – ELY
proficient band with a rock party guaranteed. www.spottedinely.com/59264
12:00pm - The Cutter Inn The Women in Business Network is for business owners and women in strategic business positions in Cambridgeshire.
OPEN MIC AT THE
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MINSTER (EXTRA DATE) 7:00pm - The Minster Tavern
ELY VIKINGS KORFBALL
Open Mic at the Minster in May is moving forward a week as
6:00pm - Ely college
our usual Last Sunday slot is the Bank Holiday, and will be a
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full gig by Barstool Angels. www.spottedinely.com/59281
BASKETBALL READY PLAYER
TRAINING SESSIONS
ONE (12A) 7:30pm - The Maltings Ready Player One (12A) Ely Cinema Sunday 20 May: 7. www.spottedinely.com/59459
6:30pm - Kings School Join us on Mondays: Basketball Club for female players aged 14 +. www.spottedinely.com/53632
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ELY TABLE TENNIS
TUESDAY 22ND
CLUB: WITCHFORD
MAY
PRACTICE NIGHT 7:00pm - Witchford Village College
ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place
Practice sessions every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Witchford College Sports Centre, Manor Road, Witchford near Ely.
The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58212
www.spottedinely.com/58948
GAMES NIGHT AT THE DRAYMAN’S SON 7:30pm - Drayman’s Son Micropub
COMMUNITY HUB ELY 10:00am - Lighthouse Free help and advice on debt, alcohol misuse, drug dependency, housing/homelessness, benefits, mental health, domestic violence and more.
Join us every Monday for Games Night.
www.spottedinely.com/53756
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TAG RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS 7:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club www.spottedinely.com/53554
GIRLS RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS 6:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club We are reintroducing Girls Rugby at the Club. www.spottedinely.com/54536
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STEADY 5K, LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY 7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58604
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THE K9 CAFE 10:00am - Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely Weekly drop in K9 Cafe - a safe social place for people and dogs. www.spottedinely.com/53844
LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY – BEGINNERS 7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58659
NOTHING LIKE A DAME (PG) 3:00pm - The Maltings Nothing Like A Dame (PG) Ely Cinema. www.spottedinely.com/59462
WEDNESDAY 23RD MAY ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58232
ULTIMATE FRISBEE 6:20pm - Ely Outdoor Sports Association www.spottedinely.com/59372
THE ACTION FOR HAPPINESS COURSE 7:00pm - Ely Cathedral Education and Conference Centre EXPLORING WHAT MATTERS An inspiring 8-week course to explore what matters for a happy and meaningful life - together with a group of friendly, like-minded people. www.spottedinely.com/55252
IN CONVERSATION WITH THE CONDUCTOR – ANDREW PARNELL 7:00pm - Oliver Cromwell’s House
THURSDAY 24TH MAY
As part of the “In Conversation with. www.spottedinely.com/58136
ELY GENERAL MARKET
THE SQUARE (15)
8:00am - Events_list
7:30pm - The Maltings
Every Thursday on the Market Square! www.spottedinely.com/53909
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