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Record Ticket Sales For 2010 Ely Folk Festival

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:26:25 +0000

In the first week following opening of its box office, Ely Folk Festival has experienced record ticket sales far outstripping sales in a similar period previous years. Its reputation as one of the top folk music events in the country combined with a strong performer line-up for the 2010 festival has guaranteed huge interest and lots of festival-goers are ensuring they buy their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Andy Wall, Chairman of the Festival Committee said “We are thrilled to have sold over £20,000 worth of tickets in our first week. We are confident that the 2010 festival is going to be the best yet and a great event to celebrate the festival’s 25th anniversary.”

This year’s festival line-up includes Oysterband, The Demon Barber Roadshow, Faustus, New Essex Bluegrass Band, Vin Garbutt and Lau – winners of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2010.

Festival tickets can be purchased from the Box Office by phoning 01353 669985 or emailing boxoffice@elyfolk.co.uk, alternatively book on-line at www.elyfolk.co.uk. Early bird tickets are available at a reduced rate before 1st June.

Lecture by WI Ely Northwold: Homestart

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Lecture by Liz Dunn Date of event: 10 Mar

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Lecture by WI Ely Northwold: Homestart

Wok down to our market this Saturday

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Visitors to Ely this Saturday can taste some of the best Thai food in the county as a new trader comes to the Farmers Market.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Wok down to our market this Saturday

Ely Society Lecture: A stitch in time: repairing buildings in Ely and elsewhere

Karl Bedingfield — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0000

Lecture by Jane Kennedy Date of event: 10 Mar

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Ely Society Lecture: A stitch in time: repairing buildings in Ely and elsewhere

Boxing Finals come to East Cambs

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

This year the cream of the region’s boxers are coming to East Cambridgeshire to star in the Amateur Boxing Association of England Ltd (ABAE) Eastern Counties final.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Boxing Finals come to East Cambs

Northern Lights

Karl Bedingfield — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Author Event: Jim Kelly

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Shaw and Valentine return, in Ely writer Jim Kelly’s latest gripping crime novel, Death Watch. A disappearance and a death, 18 years apart. Are the cases linked? � Date of event: 4 Mar

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Ely Flower Club – Open Evening

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of the month, unless otherwise stated at 7.15pm. This month the Flower Demonstrator will be Jenny Baker and her theme for the evening is:- “Mad about Plants” Raffle Tickets will be sold at 50p per strip with a chance of winning the beautiful arrangements she will be creating during the evening. Date of event: 4 Mar

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Ely Flower Club – Open Evening

Have your say on making our community stronger

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Establishing strong communities is one of the key issues for East Cambridgeshire and a local partnership is asking the public what they would like to see in their future.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Have your say on making our community stronger

Council to help those who fight for Country

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

War pensioners and disabled servicemen and women returning from fighting for their country will now get a fairer deal on their Council Tax in East Cambridgeshire.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Council to help those who fight for Country

District supports new school for Littleport

Karl Bedingfield — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Councillors in East Cambridgeshire District Council strongly support a new secondary school in Littleport following a meeting last week.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:District supports new school for Littleport

Soham gateway gets £40,000 to help masterplan

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

With the draft Soham Masterplan Vision out for consultation, East Cambridgeshire District Council has been successful in its bid for £40,000 of Government funding to help develop the town.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Soham gateway gets £40,000 to help masterplan

Help make Ely a Fairtrade City

Karl Bedingfield — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Buy Fairtrade and Buy Local. Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and The Big Swap. Date of event: 27 Feb

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Help make Ely a Fairtrade City

Poetry Jam

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Mike Petty Talk WW2 and the 1947 Floods in the Fens

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Not so much a lecture – more a performance, His talks come alive. Date of event: 25 Feb

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Mike Petty Talk WW2 and the 1947 Floods in the Fens

Ely Photographic Club

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

“The Three F’S” A photographic presentation by Kevin and Margery Maskell FRPS/EFIAP/MPAGB & ARPS/EFIAP/MPAGB Date of event: 24 Feb

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Ely masterplan is taking the city forward

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A blueprint for the future growth in Ely was approved last night by District Councillors following a year of detailed consultation involving residents, businesses and other groups.

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The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Ely masterplan is taking the city forward

Tough budget approved by Members

Karl Bedingfield — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Councillors in East Cambridgeshire District Council last night voted through a balanced budget for 2010/11.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Tough budget approved by Members

Ballroom dancing took Maltings by storm

Karl Bedingfield — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Over 25 people tried out a bit of Latin American, Sequence dancing and the Pasodoble as the Mature & Active programme hit the Maltings in Ely today.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Ballroom dancing took Maltings by storm

Mature & Active made its mark in Littleport

Karl Bedingfield — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The thriving Mature & Active programme came to Littleport last week and got local over 55s raring to go for when the full programme starts this week.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Mature & Active made its mark in Littleport

Roswell Pit owner found guilty

Karl Bedingfield — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

The owner of Roswell Pits in Ely has been found guilty of failing to comply with an enforcement notice issued by East Cambridgeshire District Council.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Roswell Pit owner found guilty

Soham will change shape to meet the future

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

With the draft Soham Masterplan Vision now available, local residents can see how their town can change, develop and grow over the next twenty years.

The full ECDC press release can be viewed here:Soham will change shape to meet the future

Guided walking tour: Monastic Ely

Karl Bedingfield — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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

Big Band Night featuring Opus 17

Karl Bedingfield — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Messy Monsters

Karl Bedingfield — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Film: The Young Victoria (PG)

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Chinese New Year Crafts

Karl Bedingfield — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:00:00 +0000

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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Eddi Reader with Boo Hewerdine & Alan Kelly

Karl Bedingfield — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Unearthed: ancient Japanese and Neolithic Balkan figurines

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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

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Who’s been sitting in my Chair? Freehand Theatre

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Make a Natural Bird Feeder

Karl Bedingfield — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000

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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Valentines Champagne Concert