What's On In Ely 2009
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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Author event: Aravind Adiga
Sunday 5 Jul, 2009
Topping & Company Booksellers Authors event. Date of event: 6 Jul
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Author event: Aravind Adiga
Ely Society Lecture: Cambridgeshire ACRE – Reaching Out to Local Communities by Kirsten Bennett
Tuesday 7 Jul, 2009
Date of event: 8 Jul
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Ely Society Lecture: Cambridgeshire ACRE – Reaching Out to Local Communities by Kirsten Bennett
Annie Get Your Gun
Tuesday 7 Jul, 2009
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SHOWBUSINESS Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is celebrating 40 years of entertaining people and raising money for Cancer Research. A special production of Annie Get Your Gun will be staged from 8th – 11th July at The Maltings, Ely. Box Office at Burrows Bookshop, High Street Passage, Ely, is now open. Tickets are expected to sell out very quickly for the celebratory performance so please get yours early to avoid disappointment. Annie Get Your Gun contains many well known songs such as ‘There’s No Business Like Show Business’, ‘Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better’, and ‘Doin’ What Comes Naturally’ all being performed by a very talented, young, energetic and enthusiastic cast. Gail Newton, Chair-person of CAT said “Over the past 40 years the company has gone from strength to strength and we intend to celebrate this in style with the production of Annie Get Your Gun. We want as many people to attend this year as possible, so that we are able to support Cancer Research UK and give a really large donation.” Tickets are available now at Burrows Bookshop, prices are £10.00 for 8th – 10th July or £25.00 for the Gala Performance on 11th July which will include a buffet. Date of event: 8 – 11 Jul
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Annie Get Your Gun
Anglia Ruskin Free Summer Events
Tuesday 7 Jul, 2009
Financing the small business in a recession Date of event: 8 Jul
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Anglia Ruskin Free Summer Events
Author Event: Karen Armstrong
Tuesday 7 Jul, 2009
Topping & Company Booksellers Author event. Date of event: 8 Jul
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Author Event: Karen Armstrong
Ely Northwold WI meeting
Tuesday 7 Jul, 2009
Subject- Sundials with Mr F Coe. Make friends, find new interests, hear good speakers and try new activities. Date of event: 8 Jul
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Ely Northwold WI meeting
Ely Northwold WI meeting
Tuesday 7 Jul, 2009
Subject- Sundials with Mr F Coe. Make friends, find new interests, hear good speakers and try new activities. Date of event: 8 Jul
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Ely Northwold WI meeting
Ely Folk Festival
Thursday 9 Jul, 2009
Ely comes alive with colour, sounds and lots and lots of live music and dancing. Further details to be announced. Date of event: 10 – 12 Jul
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Ely Folk Festival
World Pea Shooting Championship
Friday 10 Jul, 2009
Come and compete against the best! Date of event: 11 Jul
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World Pea Shooting Championship
Ely Film: Star Trek (12 A)
Saturday 11 Jul, 2009
Please check ADEC website for more details Date of event: 12 Jul
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Ely Film: Star Trek (12 A)
Select Telecom Open Day
Thursday 16 Jul, 2009
Select Telecom are entering a vehicle into the Sahara Rally starting on the 20th July from Cambridge finishing in Tangier on the 31st July. The object of the Rally is to raise money for a charity called La Creche Tangier who are devoted to the care of orphaned children. To this end we are holding an open day on the 17th July where people can come and view the vehicle that is fitted with all the latest communication devices. We are inviting senior managers/directors to come and see the units working and get a more ‘in depth’ look. This event is sponsored by BOX Telematics who have fitted the tracking device to the Sahara vehicle. We are offering a free mobile handset to the first 50 directors to attend the day plus a free draw. In addition to the specialist vehicle on show we will also provide refreshments in the lunch hour. Date of event: 17 Jul
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Select Telecom Open Day
Eden Event – ‘The Big Lunch’
Saturday 18 Jul, 2009
Imagine a summer’s day on which millions of us, throughout the UK, sit down to have lunch together – in the middle of our streets, around our tower blocks and on every patch of common ground. The food, entertainment and decorations we will have grown, cooked or created ourselves. This will be a day to break bread with our neighbours, to put a smile on Britain’s face. It’s called The Big Lunch…A new initiative run by the Eden Project, The Big Lunch encourages communities to come together through growing food and flowers; creating street music, art and theatre; dressing the street and cooking and eating together. The day after the Big Lunch, people will walk down their street and know someone in most windows. However, the legacy of The Big Lunch seeks to be much bigger than just the day after… The aim is to give people the tools to strengthen their communities through activities such as neighbourhood-watch; improving local amenities such as youth centres; taking care of the elderly or disabled; making imaginative improvements to the local environment; sharing resources from lawnmowers to cars; and supporting local charities both with money and volunteering time. Date of event: 19 Jul
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Eden Event – ‘The Big Lunch’
Ely Film: Angels & Demons (12A)
Saturday 18 Jul, 2009
Please see ADEC website for further details. Date of event: 19 Jul
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Ely Film: Angels & Demons (12A)
Ely Tuesday Group Lecture: A Policeman’s Lot by Tony Mason
Monday 20 Jul, 2009
There are a few places left for anyone wishing to join the Tuesday Group. Annual subscription is £5, plus £1 when attending a meeting. Date of event: 21 Jul
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Ely Tuesday Group Lecture: A Policeman’s Lot by Tony Mason
Cromwell’s Tuesday: meet the characters!
Monday 20 Jul, 2009
A great opportunity to meet the characters in Oliver Cromwell’s House. Discover our medieval kitchen, talk to Elisabeth Cromwell, find out unusual recipes and taste some odd ingredients! Have a go at dressing up, try on the different helmets and find out from the soldier what life was like during the Civil War! Date of event: 21 Jul – 25 Aug
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Cromwell’s Tuesday: meet the characters!
A Medieval Feast at Ely Cathedral
Thursday 23 Jul, 2009
A fantastic and unique gastronomically evening taking place in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral with: Illustrated Talks on Aspects of the Time and Authentic Dishes being served. Date of event: 24 Jul
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A Medieval Feast at Ely Cathedral
Littleport Show
Friday 24 Jul, 2009
Lots of family fun and entertainment with arena events, side stalls and music. Date of event: 25 Jul
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Littleport Show
Honey I Shrunk the Museum! A Day of Miniatures and Models
Saturday 25 Jul, 2009
Celebrating the "Life in Miniature" exhibition there will be model boats, aeroplanes and steam train layouts to inspire you, a diecast toys display, other specialist stalls and children’s activity "Models in Motion", get technical and make your own moving model! Date of event: 26 Jul
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Honey I Shrunk the Museum! A Day of Miniatures and Models
Old Pumping Stations – Vintage Bus Tour (Limited Places)
Saturday 25 Jul, 2009
Starting with a guided tour of the Old Pumping Station, Cambridge, continuing to Prickwillow Drainage Engine Museum where various engines will be running, returning via Stretham Old Engine, the amazing Beam Engine drainage station. Date of event: 26 Jul
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Old Pumping Stations – Vintage Bus Tour (Limited Places)
Traditional Crafts and Trades
Saturday 25 Jul, 2009
Various demonstrations of traditional crafts and trades including eel trap weaving, wool spinning, lace making, wood turning, traditional printing, stained glass window and clay pot making. The Museum engines will be demonstrated running during the afternoon. A fairground organ will add to the atmosphere, hot and cold food will be available together with a real ale and wine bar. Traditional games for the whole family. Date of event: 26 Jul
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Traditional Crafts and Trades
Traditional Crafts and Trades
Saturday 25 Jul, 2009
Various demonstrations of traditional crafts and trades including eel trap weaving, wool spinning, lace making, wood turning, traditional printing, stained glass window and clay pot making. The Museum engines will be demonstrated running during the afternoon. A fairground organ will add to the atmosphere, hot and cold food will be available together with a real ale and wine bar. Traditional games for the whole family. Date of event: 26 Jul
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Traditional Crafts and Trades
Traditional Crafts and Trades
Saturday 25 Jul, 2009
Various demonstrations of traditional crafts and trades including eel trap weaving, wool spinning, lace making, wood turning, traditional printing, stained glass window and clay pot making. The Museum engines will be demonstrated running during the afternoon. A fairground organ will add to the atmosphere, hot and cold food will be available together with a real ale and wine bar. Traditional games for the whole family. Date of event: 26 Jul
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Ely Film: The Grocer’s Son (12A)
Saturday 25 Jul, 2009
For more details please visit the ADEC website Date of event: 26 Jul
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Ely Film: The Grocer’s Son (12A)
Children’s Event: Fun Packed Week at the ‘Garage’
Sunday 26 Jul, 2009
Exploring Ely’s Past in association with Ely Museum. Monday: Ice Age Survival Day (have a go at flint knapping and other Ice Age survival skills) Tuesday: Boggarts and Bogles (Explore traditional spooky fenland legends and create your own creatures) Wednesday: Dangerous Dinosaurs (Discover more about these amazing creatures and try hand on activities) Thursday: Meet the Romans (Come face to face with a Roman Soldier and take a closer look at the exciting era) Friday: Food Glorious Food (make some historic recipes and enjoy a Victorian tea party). For Young people aged 9-16. Date of event: 27 – 31 Jul
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Children’s Event: Fun Packed Week at the ‘Garage’
Children’s Event: Fun Packed Week at the ‘Garage’
Sunday 26 Jul, 2009
Exploring Ely’s Past in association with Ely Museum. Monday: Ice Age Survival Day (have a go at flint knapping and other Ice Age survival skills) Tuesday: Boggarts and Bogles (Explore traditional spooky fenland legends and create your own creatures) Wednesday: Dangerous Dinosaurs (Discover more about these amazing creatures and try hand on activities) Thursday: Meet the Romans (Come face to face with a Roman Soldier and take a closer look at the exciting era) Friday: Food Glorious Food (make some historic recipes and enjoy a Victorian tea party). For Young people aged 9-16. Date of event: 27 – 31 Jul
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Children’s Event: Fun Packed Week at the ‘Garage’
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Ely ADeC Cinema 2009
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 2009)
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
