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Welcome to the latest issue of St Ives NOW!

We have a packed issue again for the coming months. Our St Ives Now And Then feature tells the extraordinary story of Emma Hurl, and the challenges she faced during her life. It's a fascinating glimpse into a different era. See page 10. Our Town Team article on page 14 highlights the musical events ahead, from the Chapel Arts Concerts to the everpopular Jazz and Blues Festival, and the Ukulele festival; plus on page 21 there’s a schedule of the performers you can see at Music on the Waits.

You can keep updated of what's happening with our local businesses and groups from the award-winning Refill Shop of Ikigai to a new performance by St Ives Youth Theatre. Also, COSI are holding a Summer Concert on 9th July to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The Repair Café event returns on 17th June, so take along your items for fixing! (See page 24.)

We look forward to updating you in our Aug – Sept issue. The St Ives NOW! Team

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St Ives Events – full on!

Thursdays 10 am to 12 noon. Coffee on the Waits. St Ives Methodist Church.

Monday Craft & Vintage Market at the Corn Exchange. Café. Free admission.

Climate Change Café. 3rd Saturday of the month, 10 am to12 noon. St Ives Free Church.

COPE (Cambridgeshire Older Peoples Enterprise) meet monthly every 3rd Thursday, 2 pm to 4 pm in the Corn Exchange. For info call Angie 01480 300726

St Ives Library, monthly meetings

Rhymetime -Wednesday 10 - 10.30 am and 11-11.30am (term time only). Read A Little Aloud 2nd Tues. 2 - 3 pm (Storytime for adults). Art Club –1st Saturday 10 am -12 noon. Lego Club – 3rd Sat. 2 - 3.30 pm. Mondays term time. Family Games Sessions

3.30 - 4.40 pm. Storytime at St Ives Library. 1st Tuesday of the month. Stories, rhymes and a simple craft for pre-school children. FREE but donations welcome.

Open Mic Night at the Riverport Café Bar, 3rd Friday in the month

7.30 pm - 10.30 pm. bookings@ thecornexchange.org.uk

St Ives Tabletop Games the Corn Exchange.www.stivestabletop.uk

Football Fun Tots Football, Wednesdays 9 am - 10 am St Ives Corn Exchange.

Senior Citizens Club Meets every Wednesday 2 to 4 pm at the St Ives Free Church Hall. For info: 07588 659350

St Ives Darby & Joan meetings held last Thursday in the month, except December. St Ives Corn Exchange 2 – 4 pm

The Norris Museum: Feel Good Fridays. Benefit well-being in the community Contact Susan:communities@ norrismuseum.org.uk

ST IVES DEMENTIA FRIENDLY COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Memory Lane Singing Café Burleigh Hill Community Centre. Every 2nd Monday of the month 10 am–

12noon. Contact George Smerdon 07725 588145 or memorylanemusicstives @gmail.com

Dementia Café The Free Church. Third Tuesday in every month

10 am–12 noon. Contact Agi 07757 811802 Agipeach@icloud.com

Love to Move Reminiscing Cafe followed by gentle seated exercise to music. At the Burleigh Hill Community Centre on first, third, fourth and fifth Monday of the month 10 am –

12 noon. Contact Susan 01480 497314.

Reminiscence Sessions Norris Museum, First and third Wednesday of every month

10.30 to 11.30am. To book, contact Susan Bate 01480 497314 or info@norrismuseum.org.uk

Riverport Singers Thursdays, during term times 10.15 to 11.15 am St Ives Corn Exchange info from Agi 07757 811802

Friendship Lunches Seven Wives. First Wednesday of the month

12.30 pm. To book contact Heather Jones 01487 841543 or aitchjay50@yahoo.co.uk

Play Games every third Tuesday

13.00-14.45 at Burleigh Hill Centre, with coaches from One Leisure. Contact agipeach@icloud.com

June

1 Mini Museum Explorers: The Three Little Pigs

10:30 am to 12 noon. Aimed at children aged 2-5 years, but all ages are welcome. Limited places - online booking essential, for details and costs https://the-norrismuseum.arttickets.org.uk/

1 St Ives WI meet St Ives Free Church 7.30 – 10 pm. talk on Sign Language for the Deaf

1 Screen St Ives: She Said with Carey Mulligan. St Ives Corn Exchange. Bar opens 6.30 pm, film 7.30. Tickets £5 from www.screenstives.org.uk or from the Riverport Bar.

2 Badness, SKA Revival show. St Ives Corn Exchange. 8.15 pm

3 Saints Crafters Fair. 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, The Free Church St Ives. Free admission

3 Art, Craft & Gift Fair. St Ives Corn Exchange

10 am to 4 pm. Free entry, café

3 Journey to Clubland. Iconic music, Burgess Hall

8 pm to 1 am Tickets £9 in advance or £11 on the door. Ticket line 07555 394997

4 Formula 1 watch live St Ives Corn Exchange, Riverport Bar 11 am.

6 Wildlife Trust walk. Guided tour of Strawberry Hill. Meet 10.30 am at entrance at Knotting Green, Beds. MK44 1AA. For info: 01480 450809 georgecottam@ virginmedia.com

7 St Ives Library: Engage in the afternoon 2 pm talk Holt Island by Dr Tim Reed, about the wide range of birds, mammals, plants and insects inhabit our tranquil space in St Ives. Book at the Library or email StIves. Referral@cambridgshire. co.uk

8 U3A open meeting. St Ives Corn Exchange 1.30 for 2 pm start. Talk: Rise and Fall of Seaside Resorts since 1750.

9 Live Music: Ffion Rebecca at Riverport Lounge St Ives Corn Exchange. 6.30 pm

12 St Ives RBL Women’s Section Meeting. Ivy Leaf Club 11.30 am to 12.45 pm.

13 Poetry & Folk evening. Cost £4, 7.30 pm start, The Riverport Café at the St Ives Corn Exchange. Bar open. All welcome to recite or listen.

14 Burgess Bingo. Burgess Hall. £10 for 10 games. Cash prizes. 7 pm for 7.30 start.

15 St Ives & District Flower Club. Meeting Hemingford Pavilion 2.15pm. Theme Embracing Colour.

15 Screen St Ives: Tar. St Ives Corn Exchange. Doors open 6.30 pm screening 7.30 pm, Tickets £5 screenstives.org. uk or venue

16 Civic Society of St Ives. Open Meeting 7.30 pm The Free Church St Ives: speaker Simon Ward, Gothic Architecture

17 Repair Café. 1 pm to 4 pm St Ives Methodist Church Hall. To book a slot for repair on the day email stivesrepaircafe@gmail. com. Repairs plus refreshments!

17 The Best In Comedy. With Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Luke Kempner & Tom Ward. The Burgess Hall St Ives. Tickets in advance £20 angliacomedy.comG

18 Formula 1 watch live St Ives Corn Exchange, Riverport Bar from 4 pm.

21 St Ives Gardening Club meeting 7.30 pm St Ives Free Church. Talk this month Gardeners Question Time. www.sigc.weebly.com

24 Tots to Tens Sale. St Ives Methodist Church. 10am to 3 pm. Free entry, face painting, stalls, café.

24/25 Hemingford Abbots Flower Festival, over 200 gardens open, noon to 6 pm. Lots to see. ticketed. www.hemingfordabbots. org.uk facebook haflowerfestival

25 St Ives Dementia Friendly Choir Summer Concert.

2 pm St Ives Corn Exchange

25 Picnic in the Park 12 noon to 6 pm. Warners Park St Ives. A free community event from FESt. See page 17 for details

29 Chapel Arts concert at The Riverport Bar St Ives Corn Exchange. 7 pm. Dickie De Vere & The Dorchester Mavoricks Music of the 20s and 30s.

July

1 Art, Craft & Gift Fair. St Ives Corn Exchange 10 am to 4 pm. free entry, café

1 Saints Crafters Fair. 9.30 am to 3.30 pm, The Free Church St Ives. Free admission

1 Boogie Night (Classic Dance) with Starlite Roadshow. Burgess Hall. 8 pm to 1 am. Tickets £9 in advance, £11 on the door. 07555 3946979

2 Formula 1 watch live St Ives Corn Exchange, Riverport Bar from midday.

2 Music on the Waits. Free concert 2.30 to 4 pm. Tenor James Schouten. See p 21

5 St Ives Library: Engage in the afternoon. 2 pm. A talk on The History of Ramsey Tunnels by Clive Beeke. Book at the Library or email StIves.Referral@ cambridgshire.co.uk

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6 St Ives WI meeting. St Ives Free Church 7.30 – 10 pm. Talk from Stuart Orme Curator Cromwell Museum on Women from Peterborough.

7 Live Music with The Pianoman Corn Exchange Riverport Bar. Doors open 6.30 pm.

8 Las Vegas Summer Ball, 3 course meal, soul band.

7 pm. St Ives Corn Exchange

9 Formula 1 watch live St Ives Corn Exchange, Riverport Bar from midday

9 Music on the Waits. Free concert 2.30 to 4 pm with Reggae Ray See p 21

9 COSI SUMMER CONCERT

6 pm The Free Church St Ives. Tickets Adults £10, U16s free. On the door or www.ticketsource.co.uk/ booking/t-Inxkyrg.

10 St Ives RBL Women’s Section Meeting. Ivy Leaf Club 11.30 am

11 Poetry & Folk evening. 7.30 pm start, The Riverport Café at the St Ives Corn Exchange. Cost £4 Bar open. All welcome to recite or listen.

12 Burgess Bingo. Burgess Hall. £10 for 10 games. Cash prizes. 7 pm for 7.30 start

15 Stand Up Comedy Night.

7 pm St Ives Corn Exchange

16 Wildlife Trust walk. Guided tour at Kings Dyke Nature Reserve. Meet 10.30 am at the reserve entrance PE7 1PD For info: 01480 450809 georgecottam@ virginmedia.com

16 Music on the Waits. Free concert 2.30 to 4 pm. Somersham Town Band See p 21

19 – 22 Imaginary, A New Musical from St Ives Youth Theatre, Burgess Hall St Ives. Tickets Adults £15, child concession £10, family ticket £40.

20 St Ives & District Flower Club. Meet Hemingford Pavilion 2.15pm. Theme tba.

23 Formula 1 watch live St Ives Corn Exchange, Riverport Bar from noon

23 Music on the Waits. Free concert 2.30 to 4 pm. The Lightwaves See p 21

28 Chapel Arts @ The Corn Exchange. Max Bernardi & Veronica Shergia. Country & Western, folk and swing. Direct from the US.

29 Raise the Roof Party all day event. Support St Ives Corn Exchange.

30 Formula 1 watch live St Ives Corn Exchange, Riverport Bar noon

30 Music on the Waits. Free concert 2.30 to 4 pm. Deeping Dixielanders See p 21

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No fault divorce, one year on…

It is now one year since the arrival of no-fault divorce in England and Wales. As the biggest change to divorce law for decades, the advent of the no-fault process has transformed divorce and separation. Couples are now able to seek a divorce without having to blame their partner. No-fault divorce has also removed the ability to contest a divorce.

Has no-fault divorce caused an increase in divorce applications? Initially, there was an influx of people starting the divorce process, but this was largely people who had held back from starting until the new system was launched, as it allowed a more amicable approach.

While enquiries for divorce have been rising, and recent statistics revealed that divorce applications have risen to the highest level in a decade, this is likely to be due to several different reasons, including the Covid-19 pandemic, which put huge pressure on relationships, the ever-deeper cost of living crisis, and the increasing ease of a “DIY” divorce.

What about the financial arrangements? No-fault divorce has played a role in changing the context in which couples choose to go through divorce. Anecdotally, more people are turning to DIY divorce and ‘kitchen table settlements’ (where the couple sits at the table to decide the ins-and-outs

of the separation) to make their breakup official. However, it is important that couples take legal and financial advice to understand the full impact of the settlement, especially regarding their longterm needs. One of the most common potential pitfalls of a DIY divorce, where people have not sought legal, pension or financial advice, is decisions around the family home and the division of pensions.

In the moment, a larger share of the family home in exchange for disregarding a pension share can seem like a good outcome, providing immediate security. However, pensions have long-term benefits, sometimes with financial uplifts or bonuses, making them more valuable than they seem on paper. Not getting comprehensive advice in this area could mean people make ill-informed decisions, and potentially find themselves in a much more vulnerable financial position upon retirement.

If you are considering a divorce or separation and need legal advice, then the family team at Leeds Day LLP is here to help. All our team are specialists in family law and include accredited members of Resolution (the family law association of England and Wales). To find out more, contact us on: 0844 567 2222, send an email to: family@leedsday.co.uk or visit our website: www.leedsday.co.uk/family.

ST IVES NOW! AND THEN

A LIFE LESS ORDINARY

The lives of St Ivians from the 1800s and the challenges they faced can seem extraordinary to us. No-one demonstrates that more than Emma Hurl, who sent five sons to war and was a boarding-house keeper extraordinaire. This is a snapshot of life then.

Born Emma Maria Mapperley in 1863, to Ann and Samuel. Her father was a chimney sweep and as was the practice then, kept a ten year old apprentice to climb up narrow chimney flues. But by the time of Emma’s birth the use of child apprentices was outlawed.

The Bell

Samuel had moved on and although still operating as a sweep, he’d taken over the license of a pub on The Waits, named The Bell. Samuel expanded The Bell to become a lodging house with the most impoverished boarders eating with the family. In 1871 there were 18, of which five were tramps. Emma was surrounded by ‘guests’ from far and wide - three tramps were Irish and one boarder even came from New York, USA. In her teens Emma worked as a dressmaker whilst her father continued as a chimney sweep.

Arthur still worked as a carpenter besides being a licensed victualler and he and Emma had three sons. So, as well as her children, a father and 17 boarders to look after, it might be a bit of an understatement to say Emma was kept busy feeding and tidying for 22 people! By 1901, there were six sons and a daughter, aged between one year and 17 years, also 10 lodgers and one boarder, plus Emma’s retired father. Lodgers by then weren’t provided with meals, so that made life a little easier for Emma.

Sons

Five of the six sons went to fight in WWI. One of them, Walter, was one of the most prolific of letter writers and had several published in the Hunts Post telling of his experiences in war. However, a

Busy Family Life

In Green Street, at the back of The Bell, lived Arthur Hurl. Arthur, was born in Fenstanton and followed his father’s trade as a carpenter. Emma and Arthur met, fell in love, and married in 1882 when Emma was 19 years old.

Arthur moved into The Bell, probably to be with his wife and when Emma’s mother died in 1889, the license of The Bell (or The Eight Bells as it was called at the time) was transferred to him. Emma’s father, aged 72 years, became just another lodger in what had become his daughter and son-in law’s business.

German shell landed in his trench and he and his companions were killed. Walter is named on the St Ives War Memorial. The four remaining brothers returned from WWI unscathed with one, Albert, winning the Military Medal for bravery in battle.

Arthur had given up the The Bell’s licence in 1918. By 1921 nearly in their 60s, Emma & Arthur were living in five rooms in The Broadway - with them were two sons, a daughter-in-law and a grandson. The census shows they lived with son Ernest and family at 38 West Street in 1939 with both listed as ‘incapacitated OAP’. Emma died in 1940 aged 77 years with Arthur's death the following year.

To read more about St Ives in the past, and to read the letters written by Emma’s sons of their experiences in WWI, Google St Ives 100 Years Ago.

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From the Town Team: A busy summer ahead

Queen Elizabeth II Bandstand

As we go to print, work has begun to install the Bandstand. By the time the magazine reaches you it is highly likely that the bandstand will be in place. We still have to install the electrics and complete the list of supporters who have helped pay for it. Around the outside will also be images about St Ives, which when completed will allow us to have a formal opening ceremony, hopefully before the end of June. Details of this will be on the Town Team website www.stivescambridgeshire.co.uk and also on the Town Council Facebook page once the date has been agreed.

Chapel Arts @ the Corn Exchange

Meanwhile our popular Chapel Arts Concerts continue. May’s concert in the Free Church saw an audience of over 100 people enjoy a wonderful concert from two great classical guitarists, Daniela Rossi from Cambridge and Cristiano Poli Cappelli who travelled from Italy just to perform here. Normally the concerts are on the last Friday of each month but next month (June) the wonderfully entertaining Dickie de Vere & The Dorchester Mavericks will be playing on Thursday 29th June.

The following month on Friday 28th July we have a special Chapel Arts concert with Max de Bernardi & Veronica Sbergia. They are on their European tour, fresh from their home in the USA and we have been fortunate to get them for an evening. So if country & western, folk and swing music are your thing you can book online at

www.ticketsource.co.uk/cexevents or get tickets, just £10 from The Corn Exchange. All concerts start at 7.30pm and the doors open at 6.30pm

You can see them and other acts on www.facebook.com/theoldriverportjazzandbluesfestival

The Old Riverport Jazz & Blues Festival

The programme for the Festival is being printed at the moment. It features 25 free concerts over four days from 14 to 17 September in 13 different locations throughout St Ives. An online version, which you can download and print, is available on the Town Team website www.stivescambridgeshire.co.uk

The Old Riverport Ukulele Festival

This is taking place on 7th October and tickets are selling well. Details of the Festival can also be found on the Town Team website and will appear in the next edition of NOW. If you are interested in attending you will need to book soon as over 70% of the tickets have already been sold.

Coronation Big Picnic

We must mention the fabulous event that the Town Team, working with the Town Council and FESt, held on 7th May in the Town centre to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.

This picture sums up the day when the people came out to enjoy sunshine, games, great music and a picnic.

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Music on the Waits free concerts this summer

FESt are really excited about their free concerts planned for this summer, AND the Queen Elizabeth ll bandstand should be ready for them.

Sunday afternoons in July and August, from 2.30 to 4 pm

July 2nd: James Schouten, returns with his wonderful range from Opera to Sinatra!

July 9th: Reggae Ray, relax and ‘don’t worry’.

July 16th: The ST Band, perennial favourite brass band.

July 23rd: The Lightwaves, duo on guitar and ukulele – think Bowie/Queen/ Joan Armatrading.

30 July: Deeping Dixielanders, trad jazz, a regular favourite.

6 August Chatteris & Manea Silver Band, innovative and fresh.

13 Aug Upwood Ukuleles, wonderfully daft, sheer joy

20 Aug Stella Hensleys - Musical Amigos, with Chris on guitar and Art on keys.

27 Aug Acoustics Anonymous, acoustic pop and folk.

Chairs are provided, with tea & biscuits and bad weather venue (too hot or rain) from the Methodist Church opposite. Thank you so much to them, and our sponsors:

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What’s New Happening for June and July

• Mayor Philip Pope was elected for his second consecutive term as the Town Mayor at the annual Mayor Making event on 10th May with Councillor Craig Smith elected as the Deputy Mayor. At this event The Mayor presented his recognition Awards and donations to members and groups of the community and local charities which make a real difference in the community of St Ives.

• The Refill Shop of Ikigai is a small vegan business in White Hart Lane St Ives which has won a national environmental award at the Good Small Business Awards to become the Retail and Wholesale Activities Industry Champion Martin Cooper, owner of The Refill Shop of Ikigai, said: "It was a complete surprise and a great honour to win the award. We have worked really hard to ensure everything we do has a positive impact on our planet, and that we do what we can help others to do their bit for our environment too." Martin added: "It was a truly inspirational event to attend, with so many people doing such great work to protect our planet and do some good for our world.

• Needed at St Ives Library: Young Volunteers (12-18 years) are wanted to help with their Summer Reading Challenge. So if you enjoy working with others, why not join the Library over the Summer for a few hours each week talking to children about books they have read, handing out stickers and helping with activities. Please ask at the St Ives Library for a volunteer pack.

• The Repair Café event will again take place on 17th June, in the St Ives Methodist Church Hall from 1 pm to 4 pm. To book a slot for repair please email stivesrepaircafe@gmail.com or use voicemail 07377 014401 or you can take your broken items on the day ready for assessment and repair at a later date. So pop in and enjoy drinks and homemade cakes! This event is an initiative of the St Ives eco action group.

• COSI are holding a Summer Concert on 9th July to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. The Chamber Orchestra of St Ives will be performing a programme of twentieth-century British and regional music. Tickets will be £10 for adults and free for under 16s, available on the door or via www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/ t-lnxkyrg

• St Ives Youth Theatre will perform 'IMAGINARY' - A NEW MUSICAL’ on 19th - 22nd July at the Burgess Hall, St Ives. Imaginary is an exciting, funny and inspiring musical about the wonder of childhood, the power of the imagination and what it means to grow up. Join them as they take you from the fear of joining a new school, insane teaching methods, and right through the heart of Imaginary Land! Tickets Prices: Adult £15. Child concession £10. Family £40.

• ST IVES CORN EXCHANGE ASBESTOS ROOF REPLACEMENT WORKS

The St Ives Corn Exchange community building in the centre of town will be undergoing major renovation work. As part of the Town Council’s ongoing commitment to maintain the historic character and integrity of their properties, the asbestos roof sheets above the main hall have reached the end of their life and need to be replaced. Following Planning, Listed Building and stakeholder engagement and consent, the roof finishes are to be replaced Whilst works to replace the existing roof sheets with another is a relatively modest scheme, the challenge of access, health & safety and keeping as many facilities open for the community simultaneously to the works, means that the Riverport Café and main hall balcony will be closed from Monday 24th July 2023 to 29th September 2023 whilst the roof sheets are replaced. All other facilitates and the building as a whole will remain open for the duration of the works. However, an alternative coffee shop provision will be provided. More details will be posted and available for your information closer to works being undertaken. Should you have any questions concerning whether the works will affect your use of the building, your club or event, please contact the Venue Manager Kate Holley on 01480 496955 and at manager@thecornexchange.org.uk., or Operations Manager Joe Masters at operations@thecornexchange.org.uk

TOWN SURVEY: WHAT FEATURES OF ST IVES SHOULD WE PROTECT?

That St Ivians care about their town has been evident in many ways in its past. The recent Master Plan document as an example generated comments about why a generic planning approach to revitalising the town centre is not good enough, that there is a greater need for a balanced approach which develops its future whilst protecting its much loved character and heritage.

The Civic Society is proud of its long engagement with town planning and endorses the listing of its significant historic buildings, bridges, its chapel etc and now thinks the time is right to prepare a conservation schedule which shines a spotlight on the local features in your neighbourhood - so please let me know what features exist in your area which you would like saved for the future?

This might be something historic, or a more contemporary feature which deserves recognition: possibly a neglected public footpath or common space, an interesting piece of street furniture, a shop frontage or set of gates, a telephone box which could be converted to something useful for your community, or perhaps a building which deserves a blue plaque to honour its history.

You can contact me on the Society’s website stivescivicsociety.org.uk or come along to the June talk and add your suggestions to the conservation list you will find on the registration table. We’ll add your suggestions to those we have already gathered and will publish the final list later this year before it is submitted to be part of the Neighbourhood Plan for St Ives.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Christine Phillpotts Chair, Civic Society of St Ives

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Why HLC Business Centre

• Great position in middle of St.Ives town

• Competitive rents

• Month to month options

• No VAT on Rent

• No Commercial Rates for smaller businesses

• Friendly owner with 20 years’ experience

• Easy access to parking

• Easy access to Roads heading N, E, S, or West

Other business in HLC Business Centre

• Financial Services

• Will Writing Services

• Pay Roll Services

• Building Specification Services

• Property Services UK

• Property Services Spain

• Mail Box Services

The best way when considering a new office is to have a look at it.

All you need do is to call Jim and make an appointment, weekdays and weekends are available, at a day and time to suit your schedule.

Jim Burt 07860 521183

Buying Property in Spain

‘Book your Viewing trip in 2023’

A chance to own your own property in Spain means viewing the options for yourself. The Process is easy whether you are looking for a holiday home or permanent residence. We can create a personal 7 day itinerary just for you and will work around your budget.

All you need do is to call Jim and make an appointment, weekdays and weekends are available.

Jim Burt 07860 521183 HLC Business Centre, 5 The Quay, The Old Riverport, St.Ives, Cambs. PE27 5AR