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MAKE IT WITH MARMALADE AT ELY ARTS FESTIVAL Soham’s Marmalade Print
developed Peonies, Print and Prosecco, a linocutting workshop that’s suitable for beginners and anyone over the age of 16. It will be held in its garden studio or, weather permitting, outside among the peonies. Marmalade is also holding a family-friendly open day on 27 June from 10am to 3pm, where you can find out about printmaking and have a go at using traditional printmaking presses. Making with Marmalade workshops include all materials and refreshments in the price – and, for the Ely Arts Festival special events, complimentary strawberries and a glass of prosecco will be served in celebration as well. For complete details of the Peonies, Print and Prosecco workshops and open day, visit marmaladeprintstudio.co.uk , and for the Ely Arts Festival’s full programme of events, head to elyartsfestival.org
Studio has announced it will be part of this year’s annual Ely Arts Festival, which takes place from 13 to 27 June. Al Smyth, the printmaker and artist who runs Marmalade, said: “We were pleased to learn that the festival organisers wanted to provide more events in villages local to Ely this year, as this fits with Marmalade’s aim – to spread the word about how great printmaking is and to help keep this wonderful, traditional art form at the forefront of people’s minds.” As part of the festival programme, the team has
Home & Garden Show returns to Ely Cathedral Following a successful debut in 2025, the Ely Cathedral Home & Garden Show is back with an array of new features. Highlights this year include a vibrant The cathedral’s beautiful medieval interior will bring together a collection of handpicked exhibitors showcasing inspiring homeware, furnishings and original handmade crafts. The Knowledge Garden, located
newly extended outdoor show space in the cathedral grounds will become a hub for entertainment and outdoor living inspiration, showcasing specialist nurseries, plants and bulb growers, garden ideas and furnishings, artisan food vendors and live performances. The Home & Garden Show at Ely Cathedral takes place on 19 and 20 June. Find out more at elycathedral.org
live entertainment stage, an expanded programme of talks and demonstrations, an enhanced outdoor experience and a mini flower festival in the Lady Chapel, with floral displays representing each of the seven continents of the world.
in the rarely accessible Bishop’s cloister, will house a number of insightful talks and demonstrations, from top planting tips to sustainable living ideas. And a
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