Events
Due to the risk posed by COVID-19 to our members, all General and Interest Group meetings are cancelled for the foreseeable future
As well as the specific events shown below, click [Calendar] to see also many other notified meetings. The Calendar may be useful for planning individual and group schedules.
Events shown below as a General Meeting or Outing are open to all our members. Unless stated otherwise, the other events are specifically for members of the relevant group and you need to join the group in order to participate. Outings and some group events require booking. Click Outings for more information on booking trips.
A General Meeting is held usually on the first Tuesday of every month (except August) at 2.30pm in the Countess Free Church, 10 Chapel Street, Ely. See the list below for details. New members and visitors are welcome (admission £2).
If your group has an event that you think should be shown here or you see an error or omission in the Calendar please send the details to Peter Lee via the Website button on the CONTACT page.
| Dates for your Diary | ||
|---|---|---|
| July 2020 | ||
| Mon Jul 20th | Transport | Meeting cancelled due to the Coronavirus epidemic |
| Tue Jul 21st | Gardens and Plants | Garden 1: Visit to David and Lynne White’s garden, Manea |
| Wed Jul 22nd | Bird Watching | Visit to RSPB Titchwell. Leader Tony Pleasance. Start 10.00am. |
| August 2020 | ||
| Thu Aug 6th | History and Family History | History Group: Village walk with a guide round historic Castle Acre with a light lunch in the church (max 20), £15 |
| Tue Aug 11th | Bird Watching | No event this month. |
| Wed Aug 12th | Photography | Probably cancelled The customary summer picnic takes to the water this year, with a trip down the river on the Liberty Belle. |
| September 2020 | ||
| Thu Sep 3rd | History and Family History | History Group: Kevin Boardman on the ‘Oregon Trail’ (TBC), Ely Bowls Club, 2.30pm, £2 |
| Wed Sep 9th | Photography | Popular visitors Andy and Daphne Hanson return to critique and judge the summer competition. Witcham Village Hall 1.45-3.45 |
| Thu Sep 10th | Social and Sport | Golf Group, Orton Meadows Golf Course, Approximately £30, Timing 10.00am-5pm |
| Wed Sep 23rd | Bird Watching | Mepal Nature Walk. Leaders John and Mavis Middleton. Start 2.00pm. |
| Thu Sep 24th →Mon Sep 28th | Outings | Autumn holiday Cheshire and Manchester, based in Warrington. Jodrell Bank, Quarry Bank Mill (NT), Salford Quays for the Imperial War Museum North, Lowry Gallery and Outlet Centre, visit to Port Sunlight, Chester Zoo, Anderton Boat Lift and Lion Salt Works. Includes all admissions apart from Lowry Gallery Cost approx £500 pp, Single Supplement £100. To take place in September 2021. Booking will commence in Spring 2021.Deposits paid will be returned. |
| October 2020 | ||
| Thu Oct 1st | History and Family History | History Group: no meeting this month |
| Thu Oct 8th | Social and Sport | Golf Group, Ely City Golf Course, Approximately £25, Timing 10.00am-5pm |
| Tue Oct 13th | Bird Watching | Visit to RSPB Rye Meads. Leader David Godsmark. Start 10.00am. |
| Wed Oct 14th | Photography | 'Droning On'. Presentation by Roger Newark on a new aspect of photography. Witcham Village Hall 1.45-3.45 |
| Wed Oct 14th | Outings | A Foodie tour of Norfolk, visiting the Vineyard at Bergh Apton and other local food producers. Cost £37 including wine tasting with cheese and charcuterie. |
| Mon Oct 19th | Transport | Tony Kirby on the 'Railways of mid-Anglia (Cambridge and the Fens)’, Ely Bowls Club, 2.30pm, £2 |
| November 2020 | ||
| Tue Nov 3rd | General Meeting | John Simmons ‘35 years of Choral Singing’ John will talk in a humorous way, about his career, people he has met and different sorts choirs. Countess Chapel 2.30pm. |
| Thu Nov 5th | History and Family History | History Group: Maggie Haverson on the ‘Sandringham Estate Village', Ely Bowls Club, 2.30pm, £1 |
| Wed Nov 11th | Photography | Multiple exposures - once a problem, now an opportunity. Presentation and workshop. Witcham Village Hall 1.45-3.45 |
| Thu Nov 12th | Outings | London, Neasden Temple and Angels Theatrical Costumes. Cost £62 including 2 course lunch at Grims Dyke Hotel. |
| Fri Nov 13th | Bird Watching | Visit to RSPB Sandy. Leader David Godsmark. Start 10.00am. |
| December 2020 | ||
| Thu Dec 3rd | Outings | The 70s Snowball Christmas Party at the Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel, London, Welcome tea/coffee and mince pies, 3 course festive lunch and entertainment. Optional dress code 70s flares and flower power. Cost £47. |
| Fri Dec 4th | Bird Watching | Social event with guest speaker. Leader Tony Pleasance. Ely Bowls Club. Start 2.00pm. |
| Wed Dec 9th | Photography | Seasonal social with nibbles whilst peer-judging the Autumn competition 'Sports Event'. Witcham Village Hall 1.45-3.45 |
| Thu Dec 10th | Walking | Combined Walking Groups: Christmas walk and lunch |