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I T’S ALL A BO UT PEO PLE Issue 14 - May 16th 2018 The community E-Magazine for East Cambridgeshire
Ain't No Mountain Eight-year-old Alessandro Rolfe is on a mission: to conquer Mount Snowdon this month.
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3 ThePORT Youth Group (Littleport) Many of our members helped to collect litter in Littleport yesterday In just 1hour, 31x full bags were filled leaving our streets/ parks and Leisure Centre Litter Free! Well done to all the youths Thank you to local residents for stopping to chat and offer support - Much appreciated.
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Ain’t no Mountain
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King’s Tempest
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Ain't no mountain high enough for awesome Alessandro Tali Iserles tali@spottedinely.com
Eight-year-old Alessandro Rolfe is on a mission: to conquer Mount Snowdon this month. He may live in the flattest part of the country, honing his skills at Clip ‘n’ Climb in Cambridge – but Alessandro’s determined to complete his epic ascend to raise money for seriously sick children. The Ely boy’s been fundraising for children’s causes each year since he was four – and this time, he’s chosen Welsh charity Tŷ Hafan, which offers palliative care for terminally ill kids and their families. Alessandro told Spotted in Ely: “I wanted to raise money for poorly children and their families.” On May 31 he and his dad, Chris Rolfe, plan to climb Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level. Alessandro’s mum, Emanuella, and sister Flavia, two, will catch the Snowdon Mountain Railway, joining the others at the summit for a well earned treat. Alessandro said: “I’m looking forward to the cafe at the top.” A year three student at The Lantern School, he hopes to raise at least £250 for Tŷ Hafan. £57 pays for two hours of physiotherapy to ease the pain children and young people experience as a result of their conditions.
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£184 pays for a specially trained nurse to care for a child at the hospice throughout the night, allowing parents to get a good night’s sleep. Chris said: “Alessandro tries and does a sponsored event each year to raise money for a children’s charity. Other years he has done cycle rides and walks to raise money for EACH (East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices) and also the Teenage Cancer Trust”. In 2015, at the age of just five, Alessandro fundraised for Tŷ Hafan, walking up Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons – the highest peak in South Wales, rising to 886m above sea level. Alessandro said: “I have always wanted to go up Snowdon and as we are there on a holiday, I thought it would be good to do something for Tŷ Hafan again.” You can sponsor Alessandro here. http://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/chris-rolfe4
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Lancaster Way Bike Share Scheme The summer is finally here and to celebrate Grovemere Property have launched their brand new Bike Share Scheme for companies on Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely in partnership with Ison Distribution. All the companies based on Lancaster Way Business Park will be given the opportunity to join the Scheme and the idea of the Scheme is to reduce vehicle movements on Lancaster Way and to encourage a more healthy work environment. Nicola Tuck, Director at Grovemere explains “Employees on the Business Park will be able to borrow a bike to travel to work, travel to meetings or go out on their lunch break just to get a bit of exercise.” Ison Distribution located on Lancaster Way have supplied Grovemere with 5 Cambridge Light Blue Bikes and Lloyd Townsend the MD worked closely with Nicola to help choose the most suitable bikes. Lloyd explains “Our 4th generation family owned business has been serving cyclists in Cambridge since 1895. My great grandfather started by making and selling his own brand of The Light Blue bicycles up until the 1920s. The company evolved within the bicycle industry over the generations to a point 10 years ago where we were able to reintroduce the brand to meet the demand for a simple to use, lightweight, quality City type bike. Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre on Chesterton Road remains as our retail unit in Cambridge, however, 9 years ago we decided to move our main distribution HQ to Lancaster Way Business Park. We have remained immensely pleased with the friendly and helpful attitude of Grovemere and we’ve experienced Grovemere investing in such benefits as High-Speed broadband, 24-hour security, as well as keeping the whole estate looking tip-top for all of the occupants. When Nicola mentioned to us that they wanted to add a Bike Share scheme as another benefit for all of their occupants – we were of course very happy to become involved. We felt that our Light Blue Parkside 3-speed model with a natural wicker basket for easy cargo carrying capacity and a low-step through frame would be just as ideal around the Ely City area as it’s proven to be in its natural home of Cambridge. As a local business, we are pleased to be able to offer long term support to yet another one of Grovemere’s pioneering ideas for building a better environment for business in the area.”
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Don't miss magical production of The Tempest at King's Ely's Old Palace Spellbinding Shakespeare play The Tempest is being staged at King’s Ely in June.
them on the island. After being left to plot his revenge for years he finally has the chance to exact it. But will he?
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are bringing the hugely popular open-air production to the picturesque gardens of King’s Ely’s Old Palace on the evening of Wednesday, June 6th – and tickets are selling fast!
Artistic Director, Peter Stickney, said: “With some of Shakespeare’s most memorable speeches and packed with famous characters – from the elemental and ethereal Caliban and Ariel to the comic clowns Trinculo and Stephano and the enchanting force that unites them all, Prospero – The Tempest is a spectacular play and will make fantastic viewing for a summer’s evening. A truly theatrical play like this, set outdoors and in our trademark style bursting with song and magic makes for an evening not to be missed!”
A play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender love, and widely believed to be the last full play that Shakespeare wrote alone, The Tempest examines the power of true love, our capacity for vengeance and what it takes to forgive. A play that has mesmerised and moved audiences for over 400 years is just as relevant and powerful today. Prospero, the usurped Duke of Milan, and his daughter, Miranda, after being cast out from their home, are washed up on a distant, mystical island. 12 years later his enemies are blown off course towards them. Using his powers of magic, he raises a tempest to shipwreck
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Founded in 2004, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are the modern incarnation of Shakespeare’s original company of the same name. Performing with an all-male cast, they present authentic and magical productions of Shakespeare’s finest plays bringing to vivid and accessible life the greatest works of drama, as
they would first have been performed. Peter Stickney took over the company as Artistic Director and Chief Executive in 2016. The show is being premiered at the prestigious Brighton Festival, before heading off on a tour around the UK that takes in the most significant and visually stunning castles, cathedrals and stately homes, finishing their tour in mainland Europe in September. With audiences encouraged to bring picnics, a chair or a blanket, and a glass of something chilled, this show promises to be another authentic, excellent and magical treat from the company that brought you last year’s riotous farce, The Comedy of Errors. The production starts at 7.30pm, although gates open at 6.30pm to allow people to set up their picnics etc. Tickets are £15 for adults and £10 for children. To book your tickets, please call (01353) 653931 or visit www. kingsely.org/boxoffice.
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Selfless sisters go for the chop to help kids with cancer
Tali Iserles tali@spottedinely.com
Selfless sisters Izzy and Poppy Kisby have proved they’re as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside by having their luscious locks bobbed to help kids with cancer.
As well as donating the hair for wigs, the family is collecting sponsorship for the charity, as well as giving a percentage of money to The Rackham C of E Primary School, where Izzy is a pupil, and the pre-school, which Poppy attends.
The Witchford sisters, aged eight and four, braved the chop at Fresh Approach Hairdressers on Saturday.
They’ve set up a crowd funding page, with almost half of their £500 goal already raised, and set up collection boxes at the school, preschool and the village post office.
The hair has been donated to Little Princess Trust, which provides real hair wigs free of charge to children and young people who’ve lost their own hair through cancer treatment and other illnesses.
Estelle said: “I would just like to say a big thank you to Steve at Witchford’s Fresh Approach Hairdressers who cut the girls’ hair for free for the charity.
Mum Estelle Kisby told Spotted in Ely she was “so proud of them both”. Izzy and Poppy decided to donate their hair to charity after reading about another little girl who’d undergone a similar act of kindness.
“He did a super job and the girls are really pleased with their new bobbed hairstyles.” You can leave a donation for Izzy and Poppy at www. justgiving.com/fundraising/Estelle-kisby
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From Ashley #ShoutOutSunday to Ellee As promised I just wanted to let you know following Ellee’s fundraising. Today we have tallied up all the money she has been given and she now has a total of £1302.21 to Donate to Addenbrookes Hospital. We shall be going to Act to drop this of when Ellee is on half term so that she is able to hand this over herself. The just giving page is open until the end of May. From Liz A #ShoutOutSunday for Ely Tigers Rugby Club a really successful end of season bbq today celebrating our amazing teams and volunteers! Those that are interested in joining the season starts in September for more info contact friendsofelytigers@gmail.com ages 5-12 welcome to minis! #ElyCommunity https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ ellee…
From Kathy #ShoutoutSunday Shout out to the leaders and parent helpers who have run the Cub Scout camp this weekend. Our kids have had a wonderful time, despite the dreary weather. Just want all the wonderful leaders to know how appreciative we all are of all the time and effort that goes into running a camp. Thank you
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From Emma #ShoutOutSunday I feel compelled to share the most moving story of compassion, from Friday: My mother has just recounted to me how she was stuck in stationary traffic en route to Ely this morning, on the A142 Stuntney Bypass, at around 10am. Near the top of the hill, an adult and a juvenile badger had very sadly been knocked down and killed within a couple of metres of each other, and only a day or so after another adult had been hit, a little further down the hill. The queueing traffic had been at a standstill for a few minutes when a lady, two cars in front of her, suddenly got out of her car, and lifted the heavy adult badger’s body from the road, carrying it to a ditch beyond the grass verge, and carefully laying it down. She then returned for the baby, and thoughtfully lay its body next to the adult, before wiping her hands on the grass, and returning to her car. The cars edged forward a few metres. A second woman, in the car directly in front of my mum, emerged from her car with a tub of wet wipes, and walked up to the first lady’s car to offer them to her, passing them through the window, before returning to her vehicle. The traffic moved a bit closer to Ely. The first lady then reemerged from her car to return the tub of wipes to the second lady. I take several things from this tale. I was very upset to know that, apparently, a family of badgers had been hit and killed by passing traffic. I had passed them myself, a little earlier this morning, although I was travelling in free-flowing traffic and, as much as I would have liked to have stopped to move them from the road, it would not have been safe to do so. Noting that the two adjacent bodies were no longer in the road as I headed home an hour or so later, I was relieved to think that someone else had thoughtfully stopped to remove them. Little did I realise I would later learn how this had happened! I would like to thank the first woman from the bottom of my heart for her compassion and respect she showed for these two beautiful creatures, preventing them from being coarsely flattened into the road surface. To the second lady, I also give my sincere thanks, as she showed great empathy and consideration for the first woman, after witnessing her removing the bodies. If you know either of these two women, please thank them for being such exemplary humans! It costs nothing to show compassion for another being - human or animal - and can make the world of difference not only to that individual but also to others.
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FRIDAY 18TH
VIVA’S VICAR
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ELY MINI MARKET
7:30pm - St Andrew’s Church, Soham Tickets £12.
9:00am - Ely Market Place
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The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58254
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/58105
All your favourite Retro Choons from the 70s 80s and 90s. www.spottedinely.com/57550
REGARDLESS 9:00pm - The Hereward Pub www.spottedinely.com/59109
ANNE-MARIE SANDERSON AT JULIA’S TEA ROOMS
SATURDAY 19TH MAY
7:00pm - Julia’s Tearooms Ely The Book Songs Tour continues to Julia’s Tea Rooms, Ely. www.spottedinely.com/57465
CRAFT, FOOD & VINTAGE + GENERAL
TALK BY LOCAL HISTORIAN MIKE PETTY 7:00pm - Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum 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
MARKET 8:00am - Ely Market Place Craft, Food & Vintage + General Market on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month you can enjoy a fantastic range of goods, at great prices. www.spottedinely.com/55067
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GB SELECTION & TALENT WATCH DAYS – 3 DAYS 10:00am - Hannam’s Wake Hub We are running 3 Talent Watch Sessions: 19th May - Hannams Wake Hub (10-12) Our Cable GB Team & committee members are keen to see what you can do, so come and join us only £10 for the session (if you are already a member at the park then the session is free) - these sessions will be both fun and informative where you can make new friends whilst doing what you enjoy most!! We don’t expect everyone to be at the top of their riding level, these days are to help you with your progression and to give you a feel for what is involved in competitions and we are very keen to see the younger kids who are just starting out. www.spottedinely.com/59714
SING!-A-SHOW “THE GREATEST SHOWMAN” 2:00pm - Sing! Choirs Happening in Ely! No auditions, no need to be able to read music - open to everyone aged 16 years and above. www.spottedinely.com/57358
SATURDAY STORYTIME AT ELY LIBRARY 2:30pm - Ely Library Saturday Storytime at Ely Library. www.spottedinely.com/57271
40TH MODEL RAILWAY EXHIBITION 10:30am - Ely College www.spottedinely.com/59607
BLUE THUNDER CHARITY GIG – FAMILY ROCK NIGHT PYMOOR
ALDRETH VINTAGE & CRAFT FAIR 11:00am - Aldreth, CB6 3PQ Vintage themed fair in Aldreth Village.
SOCIAL CLUB 5:00pm - Pymoor Cricket and Social Club. Blue Thunder are playing a charity event to support East Anglia Air Ambulance and local charities. www.spottedinely.com/59020
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A RIGHT ROYAL WEDDING 12:00pm - The Kings Arms Come down and toast their marriage and wave your flags! It’s going to be a right royal knees up!. www.spottedinely.com/59720
VIVA’S VICAR OF DIBLEY 7:30pm - St Andrew’s Church, Soham Tickets £12. www.spottedinely.com/59512
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THE BIRDBOX SESSIONS
OPEN DAY – WITCHAM EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
8:00pm - The Kings Arms, Ely
11:00am - Witcham Equestrian Centre
The Birdbox sessions are back with your favourite DJs: Birdy and Chris Box doing their thang! SOUL, FUNK, DISCO, RnB, OLD SKOOL! See you on the dance floor! FREE EVENT.
FREE ENTRY! Meet the horses and ponies, including Patsy our fund raising horse. www.spottedinely.com/59299
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MAY OPEN EVENT ELVIS TRIBUTE IS BACK
11:00am - Chippenham Park
9:00pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport
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!.
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
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WEC OPEN DAY – SIAN RYAN (DEVELOPING DOGS) DEMONSTRATION
MAY SUNDAY MARKET 8:00am - Ely Market Place The weekly Sunday Market brings you all your favourite stalls and much more. www.spottedinely.com/54177
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
12:30pm - Witcham Equestrian Centre 12. www.spottedinely.com/59513
GIN & PAMPER – A BOOTIFUL EVENT! 2 SESSIONS 1:30pm - TBA Gin & Pamper Party - a bootiful event! Treat yourself to an incredible afternoon of gin cocktails, treats and a beauty masterclass using pure, natural skincare. www.spottedinely.com/58359
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FILM TIMES Friday 18- Thursday 24 May
NOW SHOWING SOLO : A STAR WARS STORY (12A TBC) 135 mins. 2D 3D
Thu - 11:10 13:20 16:30 17:30 19:40 20:40 Thu - 14:20 19:00
DEADPOOL 2 (15) 119 mins. 2D
SUBTITLED 2D
Fri-Sun - 11:40 12:40 14:30 15:30 17:20 18:20 19:20 20:10 21:10 Mon - 12:40 14:30 15:30 17:20 19:20 20:10 21:10 Tue-Wed - 12:40 14:30 15:30 17:20 18:20 19:20 20:10 21:10 Thu - 11:20 12:30 14:10 15:20 17:00 18:10 19:50 21:00 Mon - 18:20
SHERLOCK GNOMES (U) 86 mins. 2D
SUBTITLED 2D
Fri - 13:20 15:40 18:00 Sat - 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:20 15:40 18:00 Sun - 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:20 18:00 Mon-Wed - 13:20 15:40 18:00 Thu - 16:40 Sun - 15:40
LIFE OF THE PARTY (12A) 105 mins. 2D
Fri - 12:00 14:30 17:00 Sat-Sun - 11:45 17:00 Mon-Wed - 14:30 17:00 Thu - 11:00
I FEEL PRETTY (12A) 110 mins. 2D
CINEBABIES
Fri - 11:30 14:10 16:45 20:20 Sat-Sun - 14:20 16:45 20:20 Mon-Wed - 14:10 16:45 20:20 Thu - 14:00 Fri - 11:00
AVENGERS : INFINITY WAR (12A) 149 mins. 2D
Fri - 13:50 17:10 19:30 20:30 Sat-Sun - 10:30 13:50 17:10 19:30 20:30 Mon-Wed - 13:50 17:10 19:30 20:30 Thu - 13:30 16:50 20:10
MOVIES FOR JUNIORS M4J : DUCK DUCK GOOSE (PG) 91 mins. 2D
Sat-Sun - 10:00
M4J : A WRINKLE IN TIME (PG) 110 mins. 2D
Sat-Sun - 10:10
Audio Description - Please check showings with the cinema team SSS = Subtitled Super-Screen AFS = Autism Friendly Screening
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ELY CINEMA MAY 18
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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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
STONE COLD STUMBLE 4:00pm - The Townhouse Pub A debut gig @ the townhouse with stone cold stumble, a very proficient band with a rock party guaranteed. www.spottedinely.com/59264
coming soon. www.spottedinely.com/53301
LAKENHEATH SILVER BAND 2:30pm - Ely Bandstand, Jubilee Gardens Summer concerts at the Bandstand in Jubilee Gardens. www.spottedinely.com/58543
OPEN MIC AT THE MINSTER (EXTRA DATE) 7:00pm - The Minster Tavern Open Mic at the Minster in May is moving forward a week as our usual Last Sunday slot is the Bank Holiday, and will be a full gig by Barstool Angels.
NOTHING LIKE A DAME (PG) 3:00pm - The Maltings Nothing Like a Dame (PG) Director : Roger Michell From time
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PUB QUIZ 7:00pm - Littleport Leisure Centre
to time four old friends, Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Joan Plowright and Dame Maggie Smith meet
Join us for a Pub Quiz at Littleport Leisure Centre on the 20th
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THE WIND OF THE SPIRIT – TEA TIME PLUS. 3:30pm - Childrens Activities at Ely Methodist Church The Wind of the Spirit - a celebration of Pentecost for everyone. www.spottedinely.com/59717
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READY PLAYER ONE (12A) 7:30pm - The Maltings Ready Player One (12A) Ely Cinema Sunday 20 May: 7. www.spottedinely.com/59459
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MONDAY 21ST
ELY TABLE TENNIS CLUB: WITCHFORD PRACTICE NIGHT
MAY SOFT PLAY AND BOUNCY CASTLE 9:00am - Littleport Leisure Centre For 0 - 5 year olds, £2.
7:00pm - Witchford Village College Practice sessions every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Witchford College Sports Centre, Manor Road, Witchford near Ely.
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WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING – ELY 12:00pm - The Cutter Inn The Women in Business Network is for business owners and women in strategic business positions in Cambridgeshire. www.spottedinely.com/58023
ELY VIKINGS KORFBALL 6:00pm - Ely college www.spottedinely.com/48044
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GAMES NIGHT AT THE DRAYMAN’S SON 7:30pm - Drayman’s Son Micropub Join us every Monday for Games Night. www.spottedinely.com/53498
TAG RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS 7:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club
BASKETBALL TRAINING SESSIONS 6:30pm - Kings School Join us on Mondays: Basketball Club for female players aged 14 +.
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TUESDAY 22ND MAY
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HOW TO BE GOOD
ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place
6:30pm - The Royal Standard Jessica Martin is the Canon for Education and Outreach at Ely Cathedral. www.spottedinely.com/59623
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COMMUNITY HUB ELY
WEDNESDAY 23RD
10:00am - Lighthouse
MAY
Free help and advice on debt, alcohol misuse, drug dependency, housing/homelessness, benefits, mental health, domestic violence and more.
ELY MINI MARKET
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GIRLS RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS
9:00am - Ely Market Place The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58232
6:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club We are reintroducing Girls Rugby at the Club.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE
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6:20pm - Ely Outdoor Sports Association www.spottedinely.com/59372
STEADY 5K, LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY 7:00pm - Ely Market Place
THURSDAY 24TH
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MAY LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY – BEGINNERS
ELY GENERAL MARKET 8:00am - Events_list
7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58659
Every Thursday on the Market Square! www.spottedinely.com/53909
THE FULL MONTY AUDITIONS!
THE K9 CAFE
7:00pm - Little Thetford Village Hall
10:00am - Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely
CAT Theatre Company presents: THE FULL MONTY AUDITIONS! You only need to attend one audition! More info coming soon. www.spottedinely.com/59671
Weekly drop in K9 Cafe - a safe social place for people and dogs. www.spottedinely.com/53844
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LINK4GROWTH COMMUNITY CONNECTION – ELY
Events
THE SQUARE (15) 7:30pm - The Maltings The Square (15) Ely Cinema Thursday 24 May: 7. www.spottedinely.com/59464
10:00am - The Cutter Inn Link4Coffee events are informal and relaxed drop-in sessions, organised to provide a regular opportunity to connect with others in your local community. www.spottedinely.com/59620
FRIDAY 25TH MAY
NOTHING LIKE A DAME (PG) 3:00pm - The Maltings Nothing Like A Dame (PG) Ely Cinema. www.spottedinely.com/59462
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
ELY MINI MARKET 9:00am - Ely Market Place The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. www.spottedinely.com/58255
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION – POP IN 10:00am - Ely Cathedral Conference Centre Come Along for a cuppa and a chat. www.spottedinely.com/57928
ART GROUP –
IN CONVERSATION WITH THE CONDUCTOR – ANDREW PARNELL
INTERMEDIATE
7:00pm - Oliver Cromwell’s House
1:30pm - Wicken Village Hall
As part of the “In Conversation with. www.spottedinely.com/58136
BEGINNERS/
Art group for beginners and intermediate levels. www.spottedinely.com/58106
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LGBT+ ELY DRINKS AND GET TOGETHER! 7:00pm - Events_list The last Friday of EVERY month – LGBT+ drinks and get together! 7pm at The Royal Standard, Fore Hill, Ely An oppor-
SATURDAY MORNING FEAST: ‘HAVING HOPE’ 8:30am - St Mary’s Church, Ely All are welcome to come to the launch of Saturday Morning Feast, our new all age monthly Breakfast Gathering. www.spottedinely.com/59304
tunity to chat, catch up and make new friends We have an area reserved just to the left as you enter the pub from Fore Hill - see you there! As ever - any queries please PM us. www.spottedinely.com/54102
FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD MARKET 8:30am - Ely Markets
BLUE THUNDER AT THE RED LION 9:00pm - Red Lion, Stretham Blue Thunder are back at The Red Lion for another cracking night of great live rock music. www.spottedinely.com/59750
Awaken your taste buds with Ely Markets’ Flavours of the World event. www.spottedinely.com/59726
COFFEE MORNING & JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE 10:00am - Ely Library www.spottedinely.com/58317
SATURDAY 26TH MAY
SATURDAY STORYTIME AT ELY LIBRARY 2:30pm - Ely Library
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/55043
Saturday Storytime at Ely Library. www.spottedinely.com/57272
POKER NIGHT 7:30pm - Coveney Village Hall Welcome to Coveney village hall’s first Poker Night, £10 to buy in per person, winnings dependent on how many people turn up to the tables! The bar will be open, if you don’t fancy a game of poker. www.spottedinely.com/59639
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SPECIAL MEASURES
THE 142S
ELY- ANTHEMS FOR
9:00pm - The Griffin, Isleham
ACCIDENTAL ACTIVISTS 7:30pm - Ely Old Dispensary, St Marys Street, Ely
All you local guys who fancy a night of booze and live music, get yourselves down to The Griffin (Isleham) on Saturday 26th May - The 142s banging out some great covers as per usual, some new tunes too since our last visit.
Steven Carne delivers a complex needy show - songs, stories
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and memories of 4yrs in the NHS Campaign. www.spottedinely.com/59704
SUNDAY 27TH BACK IN THE DAY
MAY
8:30pm - The Kings Arms
SUNDAY MARKET
Back in the Day with Mark Purdy and special guest Frostie Steven George Frost.
8:00am - Ely Market Place The weekly Sunday Market brings you all your favourite stalls
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and much more. www.spottedinely.com/54178
REELIN N ROCKIN 8:30pm - Littleport Exservicemens Club An evening of Rock n Roll from the 50s and 60s, bringing
FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD MARKET 8:30am - Ely Markets
back memories of classic hits from the era. www.spottedinely.com/59753
Awaken your taste buds with Ely Markets’ Flavours of the World event. www.spottedinely.com/59729
BEERBELLIES ARE BACK!
SOHAM NERF WAR
9:00pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport
10:00am - Ross Peers Sports Centre
The Beerbellies will be back playing at the Plough & Harrow on May 26th between 9pm & 12am. www.spottedinely.com/57915
OK boys and girls, EPIC NERF PARTY is coming to the Ross Peers Sports Centre in Soham! We are doing two sessions on Sunday 27th of May. www.spottedinely.com/59141
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COTTENHAM BRASS
THE GUERNSEY
2:30pm - Ely Bandstand, Jubilee Gardens
LITERARY & POTATO
Summer concert at the bandstand in Jubilee Gardens. www.spottedinely.com/58549
PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A) 7:30pm - The Maltings
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY & POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY (12A)
The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (12A) Sunday 27 May: 7. www.spottedinely.com/59470
3:00pm - The Maltings The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (12A) Sunday 27 May: 3pm 124 mins. www.spottedinely.com/59467
THE HOTPOINTS 4:00pm - The Townhouse Pub An afternoon of top quality rock & blues from one of our firm favourites.
LIVE MUSIC BANK HOLIDAY 7:30pm - The Cherry Tree , Haddenham FREE Event - Make the most of the late May Bank Holiday at The Cherry Tree. www.spottedinely.com/59711
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THE WONDERS OF THE OUSE WASHES 6:00pm - Ouse Washes RSPB Reserve, Manea The end of May is a fantastic time to visit RSPB Ouse Washes. www.spottedinely.com/59700
WHITSUN BANK HOLIDAY GIG 8:00pm - The Minster Tavern The time has come once more to spread the joy of rock. www.spottedinely.com/58151
DJ HUMPTY’S LAST SUNDAY FUNDAY! (UNTIL AUGUST) 7:30pm - The Townhouse Pub Top retro tunes, top party people and a top bar team in the top pub in Ely! Why wouldn’t you! .www.spottedinely.com/59271
WESTY QUIZ 8:00pm - West End Pub Are you a pub genius? Test the ol’ grey cells with our usual battle of wits! Usual rules apply. www.spottedinely.com/59636
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MONDAY 28TH
BASKETBALL
MAY
TRAINING SESSIONS 6:30pm - Kings School
FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD MARKET
Join us on Mondays: Basketball Club for female players aged 14 +. www.spottedinely.com/53634
8:30am - Ely Markets Awaken your taste buds with Ely Markets’ Flavours of the World event.
ELY TABLE TENNIS
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CLUB: WITCHFORD PRACTICE NIGHT
SOFT PLAY AND BOUNCY CASTLE 9:00am - Littleport Leisure Centre
7:00pm - Witchford Village College Practice sessions every Monday (except Bank Holidays) at Witchford College Sports Centre, Manor Road, Witchford near Ely.
For 0 - 5 year olds, £2. www.spottedinely.com/59485
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SKIVIN’ IVAN &
GAMES NIGHT AT THE
THE SLACKERS
DRAYMAN’S SON
4:00pm - The Townhouse Pub
7:30pm - Drayman’s Son Micropub
Bank holiday Monday rhythm & booze! Second debut band of the month with some familiar faces, definitely a must attend gig!
Join us every Monday for Games Night. www.spottedinely.com/53499
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TAG RUGBY AT ELY VIKINGS KORFBALL
ELY TIGERS
6:00pm - Ely college
7:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club
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TUESDAY 29TH
WEDNESDAY 30TH
MAY
MAY
ELY MINI MARKET
ELY MINI MARKET
9:00am - Ely Market Place
9:00am - Ely Market Place
The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
The new Mini-Markets will take place every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
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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. www.spottedinely.com/53757
GIRLS RUGBY AT ELY TIGERS 6:30pm - Ely Tigers Rugby Club We are reintroducing Girls Rugby at the Club.
POP-UP SCIENCE FESTIVAL 2018: SHAPE & COLOUR 10:00am - Ely Cathedral After the success of the first Ely Cathedral Science Festival we are proud to host a Pop-up Science Festival: Shape & Colour 10am - 1pm Interactive activities for all the family including stalls from: • Ely Cathedral’s Education Department • The Stained Glass Museum • The Faraday Institute • Mundipharma 3pm - Childrens’ Lecture by The Cambridge Science Centre ‘Spectrum Science’ We will be exploring Shape & Colour from a number of angles and through many different lenses. www.spottedinely.com/58742
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STEADY 5K, LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY
HERITAGE EVENT 10:00am - Lighthouse Centre Ely www.spottedinely.com/59291
7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58605
LET’S RUN GIRLS ELY – BEGINNERS 7:00pm - Ely Market Place www.spottedinely.com/58660
FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY DROP-IN SESSION 10:00am - Ely Cathedral Science Special - Shapes and Colour Our Free drop-in sessions for children of all ages are held in the Lady Chapel. www.spottedinely.com/58381
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ACRO WORKSHOP FOR EVERYONE! 10:00am - Jigsaw Studio, Unit 1-3 Grovemere Court, Brook Street, Soham. CB7 5BA A fun 3 hour workshop to show you the basics of acro and try any skills and perfect some you may already have. www.spottedinely.com/59665
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POP UP CINEMA: FERDINAND (PG) 11:00am - Lighthouse Centre Ely Ferdinand ÂŁ3 per person includes a hotdog đ&#x;Œ Sweets, popcorn and additional hotdogs available to purchase đ&#x;?Ź đ&#x;?ż đ&#x;Œ Thursday 31st May, 11am Lighthouse, 13 Lynn Road, Ely Tickets available on the door đ&#x;ŽŹ. www.spottedinely.com/59617
ULTIMATE FRISBEE 6:20pm - Ely Outdoor Sports Association www.spottedinely.com/59373
OPEN MIC NIGHT 8:00pm - The Plough & Harrow Littleport We are holding our next Open Mic Night on 30th May, starting at 8. www.spottedinely.com/59686
GOLDEN TREASURE CRAFT MORNING AT ELY MUSEUM 11:00am - Ely Museum Join us this half-term for a fun Golden Treasure themed craft morning! Have lots of fun making your own crafts inspired by the golden treasures in the museum & lots more! From golden Bronze Age Torcs to golden coins, you’ll also make your own treasure chest to keep them safe! Suitable for ages
THURSDAY 31ST MAY
5-11, tickets are just ÂŁ3 per child. www.spottedinely.com/59708
ELY GENERAL MARKET 8:00am - Events_list Every Thursday on the Market Square! www.spottedinely.com/53911
THE K9 CAFE 10:00am - Cathedral Centre Palace Green Ely Weekly drop in K9 Cafe - a safe social place for people and dogs.
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/55253
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