Day: 27 June 2023

Ely Sinfonia and Ely Choral Society present Serenade to Music

Ely Sinfonia, Ely Choral Society and Ely Youth Choir join together in a unique selection of music that makes the most of the magnificent space of Ely Cathedral.  Vaughan Williams, the English twentieth century master, stands next to Beethoven, the early romantic titan.  Between them is Bob Chilcott, one of the most prolific and celebrated …

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Grants of up to £15,000 Available to Help Rejuvenate Local Communities

Bulb planting, bat boxes, pond creation and bramble clearing are just some of the projects that could receive funding as part of a new Pride of Place initiative. East Cambridgeshire District Council is making up to £15,000 available for environmentally friendly projects that create, tidy up or enhance somewhere special in local communities. Applicants must …

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WWT Welney Top Score by Visit England as a Great Experience

WWT Welney Wetland Centre has received a summer score to match that of the more famous winter experience. So the site is again to be put forward for a Gold accolade.  The calibre of staff and volunteers was also very high, leading to a nomination in the Welcome Accolade for a second year running.  WWT …

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Enrollment Night for Ely’s New Recruits

On Thursday evening, 22nd June, 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron enrolled its latest intake of recruits. Twenty cadets were enrolled in a ceremony conducted by the Squadron and Wing Padre, The Reverend Allan Jesson, witnessed by the cadet’s proud parents and other family members. Our Commanding Officer, Flight Lieutenant J Donoghue RAFAC, delivered the commencement …

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