A special commemorative plaque has today (30 July) been unveiled at Ely station to mark the 180th anniversary of the coming of the railway to the city. Organised by Visit Ely, the plaque was unveiled in front of representatives from the local community and the rail industry, including the station operator, Greater Anglia. The Mayor …

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A brand new summer event, filled with inspiration for your home and garden, opens this week in Ely’s magnificent Cathedral and grounds. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener, aspiring home maker, discerning foody or avid shopper, there’s something for everyone at the Ely Cathedral Home &Garden Show.This two day summer show will feature magnificent displays, talks and …

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Bishop Laney Sixth Form is proudly attached to Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, is delighted to announce the official handover of its newly refurbished home in the transformed Needham Tower block.Following a successful planning application submitted two years ago, and a £5 million investment supported by the Department for Education, the vision for a …

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Ely Pride has secured funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to help secure the future of the charity for years to come.

St Andrew’s Church Witchford has a busy time at the moment! Preparations are gearing up a notch for this craft fair taking place on Saturday July 12th. Craft sellers will be in both the Church and Church Hall from 10.30am until 3pm. There will be a wealth of crafts including jewellery, crochet, beading, ceramics, homewares, …

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Wandering through the galleries of Ely Museum, you’ll discover a rich history of the Fens, but deep in our stores are many more objects with a story to tell. This is the Cabinet of Curiosities, a temporary exhibition, where we are bringing some of these objects into the light. Visit the Cabinet of Curiosities to …

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Soham young farmers have been busy again! This years bale sculpture can be seen on the A10 between Stretham and Little Thetford. The theme for this year is “British farming” which is also a class for the Cambridgeshire county show and young farmers rally. Five local clubs will be participating in this years show which …

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Already recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” features, Ofsted has praised Ely College for continuing to make significant progress since its last inspection. “Highly skilled” teachers, pupils with “exemplary” behaviour, and an “ambitious and challenging curriculum” which ensures that “pupils achieve exceptionally well” are just some of Ofsted’s recent findings, as Ely College builds on its …

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Residents across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough are being encouraged to get ready to vote in the mayoral election due to take place on Thursday 1 May. The mayor leads the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority which brings together the local authorities across the county. They are responsible for delivering economic prosperity across the region, particularly in …

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Taking place from the 3rd, 4th and 5th May 2025. 2025 is a celebration as we celebrate May 1945 and the end of the War in Europe. With a wide range of food vendors, traders and an entertainment programme from some wonderful local organisations, this promises to be another truly memorable weekend of fun and …

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On Thursday last week the Connected Ely: Empowering Digital Communities event took place at Ely Library The event was a big success, and it was great to see everyone networking, connecting, and raising awareness and learning about digital inclusion! Thank you to all those who attended and to the organisations that came to support the …

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