DAVE Gorman brings his Powerpoint Presentation to the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Tickets are �20 from the box office on 01223 357851. Time: 8pm.

October 22

THE Outlaws Western Club 60s and 70s night with David Gayle Music at Ely Beet Club in Lynn Road. Tickets are �6 for adults and �3 for children and are available on the door. Time: 7.30pm.

THE Winner Takes It All - a tribute to Abba and The Bee Gees - at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. Tickets are �18 from the box office on 01553 764864. Time: 7.30pm.

GET Back (60s night) at Hiams Sport and Leisure Club in Prickwillow. Admission is �5.50 for members and �7.50 for guests. Doors open at 7pm.

INFO: Mike on 01638 601085.

October 25

NOAH and the Whale on tour to promote the release of their album Last Night on Earth at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Tickets are �15 from the box office on 01223 357851.

October 27

BILL Wyman’s Rhythm King’s with special guest Mary Wilson at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. Tickets are �32.50 from the box office on 01553 764864. Time: 8pm.

DOMINIC Kirwan brings his doucet tones to The Brook in Soham. Tickets are �35, including cavery, and �15.50 without food, from the box office on 01353 721748.

October 29

THE London Community Gospel Choir at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. Tickets are �17 from the box office on 01553 764864. Time: 7.30pm.

October 30

JOOLS Holland with special guest Shane MacGowan at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Vocalists Ruby Turner and Louise Marshall will also be in attendance. Tickets are �34.50 from the box office on 01223 357851. Time: Doors open at 7.30pm.

PARISIAN Swing play the gypsy jazz of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli at the Royal Standard in Fore Hill. From 8.30pm onwards.

November 3

DR Feelgood at The Maltings in Ely. Tickets from: www.wegottickets.com. Time: 8pm

December 9

MOZART by Candlelight at the Cambridge Corn Exchange. The orchestra will perform in full period costume in a candlelit setting. Conductor is Thomas Carroll who will lead the Mozart Festival Orchestra, joined by soloists Richard Hosford on the clarinet and Jonathan Scott on piano. Tickets �8.50-�28 from the box office on 01223 357851.

Theatre

Till October 22

AN Inspector Calls by JB Priestley a the Cambridge Arts Theatre. Direct from its fourth west end season following a sell-out performance at the arts theatre in 2009. Tickets priced from �15-�30 from the box office on 01223 503333. Time: 7.45pm.

Exhibitions/Talks/Comedy/Other

Till November 9

TUDORS and early Stuarts Exhibition at Ely Museum exploring the changes and development in arts, science, politics and fashion in 1485-1603. Opening times: Monday till Saturday from 10.30am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm. Normal admission charge.

October 20

ELY Decorative and Fine Art Society meeting with speaker Judy Rudoe on ‘micromosaics 1770-1870’ at Morbey Hall in the King’s School, Ely. Non-members are welcome. �7, including coffee and home-made biscuits. Time: 7.30pm.

ELY Lunch Club at the Prince Albert pub in Silver Street. Bring some money for lunch. Everyone is welcome at this friendly and informal club. Time: midday till 2pm.

ELY Scrabble Club at Ely Library in The Cloisters, Ely. Bring your own Scrabble board if you have one. Time: 1pm-3pm.

October 21

LADIES Hen Night in aid of the Lisa Barns Memorial Fund and the Arthur Rank Hospice charity at Ely Beet and Social Club. Tickets are �10 from the Beet Club or Kim Wilson on 07885087458. Time: 8pm-11.30pm. Coach travel available from Soham.

October 22

COFFEE Morning in aid of the Cystic Fibrosis at Ely Methodist Church. Stalls, cakes and coffee from 10am till midday.

A FEAST of Fenland exhibition at Ely Museum with cake stalls, apple bobbing, food tasting, cream teas and arts and crafts. Time: 11am-4pm.

October 22/23

ART Unequalled event to showcase art and craft at The Maltings in Ely. AN opportunity to purchase hand-made work including paintings and ceramics. Admission is �2 for adults and children free. Time: 10.30am-5pm.

October 25

ALEXANDER McCall Smith literary lunch at St Mary’s Church in Ely. Tickets are �16, including a book voucher, from Topping & Company Booksellers of Ely on 01353 645005. Time: 12.30pm-1pm.

BIG Draw at the Babylon Gallery at Waterside, Ely. Local artists Ricki Outis and Barbara Grafton will be at the gallery ad members of the public of all ages are invited to go along. Three art-related activities will take place between midday and 4pm.

CHARLEY Boorman presents an evening of personal stories at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. Tickets are �17 from the box office on 01553 764864. Time: 8pm.

LITTLEPORT Lunch Club at the Littleport Leisure Centre. Everyone welcome to join this informal and friendly club just bring some money to pay for lunch. Time: midday till 2pm.

October 26

DAVE Gorman brings his Powerpoint Presentation to the Cambridge Corn Exchange. Tickets are �20 from the box office on 01223 357851. Time: 8pm.

October 27

CLAIRE Tomalin will talk about her greatest work yet, a biography of literary giant Charles Dickens at Ely Cathedral. Tickets are �7/�8 from Topping & Company Booksellers in High Street, Ely. Time: doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start.

October 28

TONY Hawks brings his Random Fun tour to the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange. The best-selling author and comedian wrote Round Ireland with a Fridge and is currently working on a film of his book Playing the Moldovans at Tennis. Tickets are �15 from the box office on 01553 764864.

JENNY Eclair: Old Dog New Tricks - at The Maltings in Ely. Jenny is back on the road doing what she does best. Tickets are �22 from the box office on 01353 616991. Doors open at 7.30pm.

LAND Lines (voices of the Fen) a stunning multimedia show at Littleport Village Hall. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Tickets are �5 from JH Adams of Main Street or www.wegottickets.co.uk

Weekly Events/Clubs

Thursdays

CUBAN Salsa Classes with Leandro Charanga at Ely Football Club in Downham Road. Time: 7.30pm- beginners and improvers; 9pm – intermediate and advanced and 10pm – dancing till late. Classes are �6, with two classes for �8. INFO: telephone 07899840510/ 07955640210.

HEARTBEAT Health Walk in Burwell. Meet at the War Memorial at 10am.

CUBAN Salsa classes at Ely Beet Club in Lynn Road. Beginners – 8pm, intermediates/advance – 9pm. INFO: 0789984051.

AMNESTY International (Ely Group) meets on the third Thursday of the month at St Peter’s House in Broad Street at 7pm. INFO: Anyone who wishes to join or help with fund-raising should contact Sally MacEachern on 01353 741228 or e-mail: info@amnestyely.org.uk

ALZHEIMER’S Society Drop In session at the Ely Cathedral visitor centre. Time: 10am-1pm. Drop in for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee. INFO: Sheila Burgess on 01353 699422.

JITTERBUGS Toddler Drama and Movement at Ely Paradise Centre for ages 2-5 years. 1.30-2.30pm �3.50 a week. INFO: 0780 525 1101

Fridays

ELY Art Society is looking for new members. Contact Liz Howe on 01638 781225.

OPEN Door Caf� at the Olive Tree Fellowship in Ely. Tea and coffee and home-made cakes. Time: 10am-midday.

HEARTBEAT Health Walk in Sutton – meet at the Brooklands Centre at 10am.

NEW beginner’s yoga class starts September 2 at the Yoga Studio in Little Downham. Time: 6.30pm-8pm.

INFO: for more information contact Mark on 01353 698090 or go to: www.yogastudioely.co.uk

Mondays

ELY Theatre-goers Club quarterly meetings at St Mary’s School in High Barns in Ely. Members can discuss the various shows on offer. The club also organises social outings.

INFO: 01353 648424/01353 722854.

ELY Community Samba Band at St Mary’s Junior School, New Barns, Ely. New members welcome. Aged 10+. Time: 6.30pm-8pm. �2/�1.

FENLAND Jam Open Session Workshop at the Ely Beet Sports and Social Club in Lynn Road, Ely. Last Monday of the month. All ages. Time: 7.30pm-9pm. �2 per session. INFO: 01353 611591.

MATURE & Active Tea Dancing at The Maltings. Cost is �5 and includes a cake. Time: 2pm-4pm. Book on: 01353 662633 or 01353 6655555.

ELY & District Horticultural Society stores at the Ely Beet and Social Club open to members from 6.30pm till 8pm. Contact Gerald Rolfe on 01353 663487 for membership details. Store open on Saturdays, 9am-1pm.

LAVENDER Ladies Creative Textiles and Embroidery Group at Lavender House in West Fen Road in Ely. Small group sharing and experimenting with design and techniques in textiles. Time: 10am-noon. INFO: 01353 610713.

HEARTBEAT Health Walk. Meet at St Andrew’s Church, Soham at 10am.

BAND Academy Club at Ely Beet and Social Club. Form bands and write songs. Ages 8-16. Time: 6.30-7.15pm.

Tuesdays

ENGLISH Language Caf� at The Lighthouse Centre in Lynn Road in Ely. Time: 10.30am.

NEW Tuesday senior and gentle yoga class at the Yoga Studio in Little Downham. Time: 10-11.30am. INFO: contact Mark on 01353 698090 or go to: www.yogastudioely.co.uk

ELY and District branch of the U3A meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Countess Free Church Hall in Chapel Street. Time: 2.30pm. Membership is open to anyone who is no longer in full-time employment and wants to share in developing new interests and friendships.

INFO: 01638 741642.

THE Lighthouse Knitters meet at The Lighthouse in Lynn Road in Ely. Suitable for beginners and more experienced knitters. Time: 9.30am-11am.

INFO: Maria on 01353 772812.

CITY of Ely Military Band meets at the City of Ely Community College in the Main Hall. Contact Malcolm Fletcher on 01353 663324. Time: 7.15pm-9.30pm.

ELY Watercolour Workshop at the Art Department at the City of Ely Community College. Informal group meeting to exchange ideas, advice and offer encouragement. Term time. Time: 6.30pm-9pm.

INFO: 01353 776103.

BOTTISHAM and Burwell Photographic Club meets at Lode Chapel. Time: 7.30pm.

HEARTBEAT Health Walk. Meet at Ely Cathedral at 2pm.

HEARTBEAT Health Walk at Littleport Community Caf� 10.30am.

Wednesdays

ENGLISH Language Caf� at The Lighthouse Centre in Ely. Time: 7.30pm-9pm.

ELY Photographic Club meets in the library at the City of Ely Community College in Downham Road, Ely (term time only). Time: 7.30pm.

CITY of Ely Bowls Club Open Night at the club in Nutholt Lane. All ages, including juniors and free coaching. Time: 7pm.

SOHAM Rendezvous at Saucy Megs Caf� near the war memorial in Soham. Everyone is welcome to join this informal and friendly drop-in club.

INFO: 01223 811662.

MATURE and Active session for the over-55s at the Littleport Leisure Centre. Try out archery, carpet bowls and fitness training.

INFO: contact Lewis Bage on 01353 665555.

KNIT and knatter group running every Wednesday at Branching Out on Grange Lane in Littleport from 3.30pm. Knit, have a cup of tea and make friends in a friendly social group. Enquiries to Chris on 01353 863221.

BURWELL Farmer’s Market running on the second Saturday of every month at Burwell Village College on The Causeway. Local producers offering a range of goods, from 9am. Contact David Reilly on 07733182395 for more information.

Ely Cinema

24-hour information line: 01353 666388. Box office on 01353 616991.

October 20

ONE Day (12A

A touching romantic drama following the lives of two people who meet up on the anniversary of the first day they met over a 20-year period. Time: 7.30pm.

October 27

RISE of the Planet of the Apes (12A)

Set in present day San Francisco, the film follows a young genetics engineer on the brink of a revolutionary scientific discovery. Mankind is under threat by an ape army.

ONE Day (12A

A touching romantic drama following the lives of two people who meet up on the anniversary of the first day they met over a 20-year period. Time: 7.30pm.

October 30

THE Smurfs (U)

A family adventure with a difference.

Time: 3pm

Trollhunter (15)

A horror film set in western Norway’s unchartered forests. (English subtitles).

Time: 7.30pm.