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What's On In Ely 2010

There are so many things to do in Ely, we've produced this what's on in Ely guide to keep you informed. Here you can browse things to do in Ely by month, taking a look at what's on in Ely during your stay. From theatre and music, to galleries and exhibitions, you'll find a rich and varied list of things to do in Ely every month.

Forthcoming In The Ely Area

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  • Nov, 2009 – ECDC Chairman’s Charity Concert – A Showcase of Local Talent

  • A spectacular showcase of East Cambridgeshires finest local talent featuring slots by many local dance, music and drama groups. The evejning will be hosteed by our special guest host MARK PETERS from STAR RADIO. All proceeds from this event will go to the Chairman’s chosen charity – CLIC SARGENT in memory of Liam Fairhurst. Date of event: 29 Nov

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    ECDC Chairman’s Charity Concert – A Showcase of Local Talent

  • Jan, 2010 – The Three Blackbirds, Broad Street

  • Ely & District Archaeological Society talk by Anne Holton-Krayenbuhl on The Three Blackbirds; from Medieval hall house to twentieth-century pub. Date of event: 18 Jan

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    The Three Blackbirds, Broad Street

  • Feb, 2010 – World Wetlands Day

  • To celebrate 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity a number of public events will be taking place across East Cambridgeshire. The first event will be held on Tuesday 2nd February at the Wicken Fen Nature Reserve where an exhibition, a series of talks, and outdoor activities can be enjoyed. Date of event: 2 Feb

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    World Wetlands Day

  • Feb, 2010 – Meet the characters at Oliver Cromwell’s House

  • Mrs Cromwell’s maid Betsy will be in the kitchen to advise on preparing meals for the Cromwell household. Whilst preparing the food you will be able to learn about the recipes and discover the unusual objects used in cooking. There will also be a children’s trail around the house with clues and riddles and an opportunity to practise your medieval handwriting as well as having a go at dressing up in 17th century costumes. Date of event: 13 Feb

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    Meet the characters at Oliver Cromwell’s House

  • Feb, 2010 – Valentines Champagne Concert

  • An evening of romantic classics in the stunning setting of one of the country’s most beautiful cathedrals, performed by the outstanding british pianist Warren Mailley-Smith. Date of event: 14 Feb

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    Valentines Champagne Concert

  • Feb, 2010 – Brief Encounter (1946) Ely Cinema

  • Director: David Lean. Starring: Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard. 86 mins. All seating for this screening will be cabaret style with food & drink served to your candlelit tables. Possibly one of the most romantic films of all time. Noel Coward’s timeless movie of a couple who meet in a railway station and must make a decision that will change their lives forever. Take advantage of the Maltings special offer for couples or just come and enjoy a great film with your friends. Groups of 8 or more and we’ll reserve you a table. Valentine’s evening offer: Sharing platter for 2 with glass of sparkling wine or soft drink £15 per couple (cinema ticket extra). Date of event: 14 Feb

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    Brief Encounter (1946) Ely Cinema

  • Feb, 2010 – Valentine at Stained Glass Museum

  • Catch the valentine vibe at the stained glass museum. Listen to the love stories of Lancelot & Elaine and Tristan & Isolde. Date of event: 14 Feb

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    Valentine at Stained Glass Museum

  • Feb, 2010 – Guided Walking Tour Around The City of Ely

  • What better way of discovering the history of this magnificent city than being guided around its splendid array of medieval paths and monastic buildings. Discover the origins of the Cathedral and the importance of trade in this former Isle of Eels. Date of event: 14 Feb

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    Guided Walking Tour Around The City of Ely

  • Feb, 2010 – Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

  • Ely & District Archaeological Society talk by Andrew Cochrane on ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines. Date of event: 15 Feb

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    Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

  • Feb, 2010 – Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

  • Ely & District Archaeological Society talk by Andrew Cochrane on ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines. Date of event: 15 Feb

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    Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

  • Feb, 2010 – Who’s been sitting in my Chair? Freehand Theatre

  • A heady mix of original puppetry, beautiful sets, rich language, beautiful music and gentle humour. Who’s been sitting in my chair? Who indeed? For everyone who can count to three – especially if you’re aged 3 to 7! A playful and musical interpretation of a well known tale – with porridge and bears and one two three chairs. A tale that’s not too big and not too small but just right. Online tickets from www.adec.org.uk In person from ADeC, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely and Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely and also from The Maltings. Telephone bookings from ADEC Date of event: 15 Feb

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    Who’s been sitting in my Chair? Freehand Theatre

  • Feb, 2010 – Make a Natural Bird Feeder

  • Make a natural bird feeder, using giant pine cones or fruit, to help the garden birds back home Date of event: 15 – 16 Feb

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    Make a Natural Bird Feeder

  • Feb, 2010 – Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: Times and Measures!

  • Times and Measures: an ounce of sugar, a pinch of cloves and a pound of pickled cucumber. No matter how much or little you eat! Where would you store it? Come to Oliver Cromwell’s House to meet our kitchen maid and stable boy along your children’s trail. Discover unusual objects such as hives, urns, couvre feu, leather jugs, forage caps and bumrolls! Have a guess at their purposes, listen to tales of rations & portions and be creative about decorating your own pots! Take your own ration book home and compare it with your cupboards! Not sure what to do during the school holidays? Oliver Cromwell’s House Ely hosts a range of fun ‘hands on’ activities for the whole family! Follow the children’s trail around the House with clues and riddles, practise your medieval handwriting, have a go at dressing up in 17th Century costumes or discover the toys of those days! Visit us on ‘Cromwell’s Tuesday’ to meet real characters and take part in our special activities! Date of event: 16 Feb

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    Oliver Cromwell’s House Family Activity: Times and Measures!

  • Feb, 2010 – Eddi Reader with Boo Hewerdine & Alan Kelly

  • Eddi Reader with Boo Hewerdine & Alan Kelly. The Maltings. Meltingly true vocals and a towering romanticism have positioned Eddi Reader as a unique figure in the British music scene. Her time with Fairground Attraction initially brought her into the limelight – the group’s single ‘Perfect’ topped the British charts back in 1988. This set includes a mixture of new music from her latest album ‘Love is the Way’ and her ‘Burns’ album along with some old favourites. This is an evening absolutely not to be missed. Online tickets www.adec.org.uk Tel: 01353 616991. In person sales ADeC, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely, also Burrows Bookshop and The Maltings Date of event: 16 Feb

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    Eddi Reader with Boo Hewerdine & Alan Kelly

  • Feb, 2010 – Film: The Young Victoria (PG)

  • The Young Victoria is a 2009 film based around the accession to the throne and early reign of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, and her marriage to Prince Albert, directed by Jean-Marc Valle. It stars Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Miranda Richardson, and Jim Broadbent. The film is produced by Graham King, Martin Scorsese, Sarah, Duchess of York, and Tim Headington. Licensed bar from 7.30 pm Tickets available from Mepal Stores, High Street Mepal or Box Office: 01353 778129 Date of event: 18 Feb

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    Film: The Young Victoria (PG)

  • Feb, 2010 – Chinese New Year Crafts

  • Come and celebrate the year of the Tiger and join in with a variety of Chinese activities including making lanterns, tiger masks and more. Suitable for ages 5 – 11 years. Date of event: 18 Feb

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    Chinese New Year Crafts

  • Feb, 2010 – Big Band Night featuring Opus 17

  • The Rotary Club of Ely are proud to present a Big Band Night playing music from the 1940’s & 50’s in the style of a number of popular band leaders including Glen miller. Tickets available from: Wades Optometrists, High Street Ely and Burrows Book Shop, The Passage Ely Date of event: 19 Feb

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    Big Band Night featuring Opus 17

  • Feb, 2010 – Messy Monsters

  • Come to Wicken Fen for wildlife-related messy monster making. Wear old clothes! Advance booking is essential for this event. Date of event: 19 Feb

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    Messy Monsters

  • Feb, 2010 – Guided walking tour: Monastic Ely

  • Discover and explore the ground of the largest groups of medieval monastic buildings still in use within Western Europe and listen to tales of monks and royalty. Date of event: 20 Feb

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    Guided walking tour: Monastic Ely

  • Feb, 2010 – Poetry Jam

  • February Poetry Jam. A mixture of live music and poetry from local songwriters and poets featuring Clare Crossman and Boo Hewerdine at the Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely. Date of event: 25 Feb

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    Poetry Jam

  • Mar, 2010 – Northern Lights

  • Ely Sinfonia brings Ely Cathedral alive with music to conjure up visions of the Northern Lights at a concert at 7.30pm on Saturday 6th March. Highlight of the concert of music from the north is Sibelius’ highly evocative violin concerto, played by young, international British virtuoso Matthew Trusler. Also on the programme is the Peer Gynt suite no 1 by Norwegian composer Edward Greig and Symphony no. 5 by Carl Nielsen, the Danish composer. Matthew Trusler will meet children from the audience, as well as premium ticket holders and Friends of Ely Sinfonia, at a special reception in the interval. Date of event: 6 Mar

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    Northern Lights

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Ely ADeC Cinema 2010

The cinema is currently closed for 6 months due to renovation.

Weekly Events

Ely has many weekly attractions thoughout the year:

Ely Riverside Concerts (May – September 2010)

Every Sunday afternoon enjoy the sounds of a variety of brass and jazz bands.

Ely General Market (Every Thurday)

Ely's Thursday Market regularly comprising 60 + stalls, ranging from traditional produce, fruit and vegetables, homewares, ladies and gents fashions to speciality stalls including feta cheese and olives and freshly ground coffee.

  • Location: Market Place, Ely
  • Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm.
  • Further details: 01353 616380
Ely Craft & Curiosities Market (Every Saturday)

Saturdays see the Craft and Collectibles market take centre stage with 40 + stalls offering antiques, individual pieces of furniture, paintings to suit all tastes, jewellery and many other unique items.

  • Location: Market Place, Ely
  • Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm.
  • Further details: 01353 616380
Ely Farmers Market (Every 2nd & 4th Saturday)

On the second and fourth Saturday of every month the Market extends to include the excellent Ely Farmer's Market. This well stocked market boasts up to 30 stalls of locally sourced fresh food produce.

Throughout the year seasonal vegetables and meat are always available as are bread eggs and juices. To ensure full selection try to arrive early, as bread is often sold out by 11 am, an early start will also give you the added benefit of more time to spend in Ely enabling you to fully enjoy all that we have to offer.

  • Location: Market Place, Ely
  • Time: 8.00am – 4.00pm.
  • Further details: 01353 616380