Host Cathrine interviews Robyn, founder of Odyssey Games in Ely, about opening a board game shop on the high street, the shop’s community focus, and how games help people connect. Robyn shares her backstory, the shop’s evolution, and how they balance modern and classic games for all ages and abilities.

The episode covers practical start‑up lessons, challenges of running a shop in a historic building, upcoming events like Free RPG Day, and rising trends such as solo and mindful games. Listeners learn where to find Odyssey Games and how the shop aims to bring people together through play.

In this episode of Made in Ely, Tom Ramsey, Director of Coffee at Silver Oak, tells the story of the business from garage roasting and market stalls to opening The Yard in Ely. He explains speciality coffee grading, ethical sourcing, and how Silver Oak developed its roastery, menu and events.

Tom discusses the challenges of growing a business—staffing, budgets and building a community space—plus how they keep quality and consistency across their market stall, roastery and The Yard.

Find Silver Oak on the market square most days and at The Yard (35A Newnham Street), and online via their website and social channels.

Helena, owner of Helrica Massage Clinic, shares her journey from personal loss to opening a Littleport clinic that specializes in oncology massage, menopause massage, lymphatic drainage and alternative hair (wig) consultations. Named in memory of her friend Erica, Helena emphasizes a compassionate, flexible, and personal approach—donating £10 from every treatment to Macmillan and creating a calm, clock-free space. The episode covers her training, community connections, wig story, and the clinic’s opening on July 1st.