April 2024
PRICKWILLOW VILLAGE CIC
DRAINAGE ENGINE MUSEUM
The Museum opened again on Easter Sunday with a visit from the Easter Bunny.
The museum will now be open on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays from12.00-4.00pm with engines running the last Sunday in the month.
We are holding a Prospective Volunteers Open Day for anyone interested in helping front of house, in the café or with groups/schools on Saturday April 20th, 12.00-4.00pm – it’s a great way of meeting people and existing volunteers find it very rewarding. Why not come along to find out more, with no obligation. Look forward to seeing you then!
PRICKWILLOW BOOK/WINE CLUB
Wednesday April 17th, 8.00pm at Heather’s House
All ladies welcome (even if you’ve not read the books).
Recommended book: A Murder to Die For by Stevyn Colgan
ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT THE PUMP
3rd Monday of every month at Prickwillow Drainage Museum from 7.30pm-10.00pm
Free entry, although donations always accepted. Raffle and free parking.
Bring your own guitar and join us.
Tea/coffee, soft drinks and snacks available or bring your own alcoholic drinks.
More information from Claire on 07855 835796.
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
The following planned road closures have been announced:
Back Hill, Ely; April 10-12th. Road closure
Angel Drove; April 05-11th. Traffic controls
TRACTOR ROAD RUN
Sunday April 21st
Tractors will commence their run at Coveney and arrive at Prickwillow Drainage Museum from about 12.00 midday.
POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER
Assuming multiple applications are received for this role, an election could be held on May 2nd. Notification will be issued after April 5th.
Following requirements introduced by the Elections Act, voters will need to show photo ID to vote in person in a polling station.
Acceptable forms of ID can be found at https://www.eastcambs.gov.uk/elections-voting/what-photographic-id-will-be-accepted-polling-stations and includes a UK passport, drivers licence, blue badge, older person or disabled person’s bus pass and more.
ELY’S EEL FESTIVAL
Saturday May 4th in Jubilee Gardens 11.00am-4.00pm
Join us as we celebrate the Eel Day 2024 and celebrate 50 golden years of ‘officially’ being a city.
The traditional eel parade starts at 10.30am from Cross Green (adjacent to Ely Cathedral) and wiggles down Ely High Street towards the Waterside and Jubilee Gardens where a whole day of fun awaits!
Our entertainment starts at 11.00am so come and join in. Once again, our infamous ‘Eel-Throwing’ competitions will be held, so try your luck at beating the record. But please don’t worry, they are not real Eels!