THE FRIENDS OF ELY CATHEDRAL

THE FRIENDS OF ELY CATHEDRAL HELPS TO KEEP MEMBERS IN TOUCH WITH ALL THAT HAPPENS AT THE CATHEDRAL

The generosity of individual Friends by subscription, donation and legacy provides money for many gifts which enhance our beautiful and special Cathedral. New members are always welcome.

In recent years The Friends of Ely Cathedral have paid for the re-ordered Lady Chapel altar and reredos, Cathedral donation boxes, TV screens and camera, 'The Way of Life' sculpture, CCTV upgrade, new choir stall cushions, altar frontal chest, additional chairs, installation of Octagon floodlighting, restoration of an antique altar frontal, renovation of the Processional Way Toilets, the upgrade of the Cathedral website, provision of the new Cathedral kitchen and the development of the Ely Cathedral App. Current projects include the on-going restoration of the monuments.

Members receive:

• A Friends' Entry Pass which allows unlimited free access to the Cathedral and uniquely, to the Stained Glass Museum in the South Triforium
• The Friends' Yearbook which is sent to all Friends each January
• An invitation to The Friends' Festival Day and AGM, held in September each year
• Regular newsletters & invitations to social events, talks and outings

Membership Fees

We encourage people to Gift Aid their subscriptions and to pay by Standing Order where possible.

The following are the minimum fees for 2017

How to enrol as a Friend

Follow this link to download the Friends' Membership Form and return the completed form to Sue Hunting at the address below.

Newsletters

February 2018 Newsletter
Summer 2017 Newsletter
January 2017 Newsletter
Summer 2016 Newsletter
January 2016 Newsletter
Summer 2015 Newsletter
January 2015 Newsletter
Summer 2014 Newsletter
February 2014 Newsletter
Summer 2013 Newsletter
January 2013 Newsletter
Summer 2012 Newsletter
January 2012 Newsletter
Summer 2011 Newsletter
January 2011 Newsletter
Summer 2010 Newsletter

Constitution

Friends of Ely Cathedral Constitution 2014

Accounts

2016 Accounts
2015 CIO Accounts
2015 Accounts
2014 Accounts
2013 Accounts
2012 Accounts
2011 Accounts
2010 Accounts

Forthcoming Friends' Events 2018

Monday 21 May: Outing to Lincoln Cathedral
Monday 11 June: New Friends' Evening
Monday 18 June: Summer Social 7-10pm in the Bishop's Garden: The theme is 'PUDDINGS & PUNCH' with LIVE MUSIC from the 1950's and 60's and a chance to admire the Bishop's Rose Garden. All Friends and Guests are welcome but please buy your tickets well in advance rather than at the last minute! Tickets (£12 Friends, £15 Guests) are available from Sue Hunting (gro/lardehtacyle//gnitnuh/eus) or from the Cathedral Box Office. Offers of puddings are also welcome! This is a new event for The Friends of Ely Cathedral and it should be a very special evening. All welcome!
Thursday 21 - Sunday 24 June: Friends' Stall at Flower Festival
Saturday 22 September: Friends' Day
Wednesday 14 - Saturday 17 November: Friends' Stall at Christmas Fair
Wednesday 28 November: Friends' Quiz & Social

 

Friends Merchandise

Friends Notecards are still available. These quality blank cards feature a colourful photograph of the Cathedral, taken from the Bishop's Garden are still available from the Friends Office, or the Cathedral Shop, at £3 for 5. View here.

Friends Canvas Bag

This quality canvas bag is exclusive to The Friends of Ely Cathedral and at just £6 makes an ideal present. Bags measure 15" x 17" and have navy handles, gussets and an image of the Octagon on the front. They can be bought or ordered from the Friends' Office in the Chapter House. View here.

Christmas Card

The 2017 Friends' Christmas Card ''The East Lawn of Ely Cathedral'. Design is an illustration by Debbie Bellaby.
The 2016 Friends' Christmas Card ''Ely Cathedral on a frosty morning'. Photograph kindly provided by Graham Diss.
The 2015 Friends' Christmas Card 'Ely Cathedral in the snow, viewed from the East' are still available.

The greeting inside all reads "With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year". Cards available at £5 for a pack of 10 from the Friends Office.

If you have any queries or would like any further information about The Friends of Ely Cathedral please contact:

Mrs S. M. Hunting
The Friends' Officer,
The Chapter House,
The College,
Ely,
Cambs CB7 4DL.
United Kingdom

Telephone: 01353 660348

gro/lardehtacyle//sdneirf

Registered Charity No: 1157705