Alison Cooney

Giant Easter Egg Winners

This year’s “Win a Giant Easter egg” raffles, organised by Ely Hereward Rotary Club, raised a cracking £385.30, which will all be donated to local charities and good causes. The winners were: Jenny Doncaster (The Almonry), Elisabeth Seymour (Ely Fudge Shop), Sue Reeder (Burrows News), Adrian Algar (Sutton Conservative Club), Tina Webb, (Toppers Hairdressers), Phil …

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Come & Sing Evensong

A chance for everyone to sing Choral Evensong under the magnificent Octagon of Ely Cathedral. On Saturday 14 April Ely Cathedral has a rare and exciting opportunity for everyone to sing Evensong under the world famous Octagon Tower.  The last time the event was held in 2016 it proved extremely popular and a similar response is …

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Easter fundraising at King’s Ely tops up hundreds of pounds for good causes

A feast of fundraising in the run up to the Easter break resulted in King’s Ely students, families and staff raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Staff at King’s Ely’s Medical Centre donned their aprons and staged their own version of the Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off. The event saw a whole host …

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South-African born pianist Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving a lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral

The South-African born pianist Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving his 4th lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral on Thursday May 24th, however this year’s concert date is by far the most significant. May 24th marks the date of Neil & Alison’s oldest son William’s sixteenth birthday. William has spent most of his life in Littleport …

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'All In Sound' delighted to announce their new project “Sing! Together”

Charitable organisation ‘All In Sound’ are delighted to announce their new project “Sing! Together”. All In Sound, are looking for people to participate in their new group “Sing! Together” which is for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers. The group will happen in Ely at Ely Methodist Church, on Monday mornings starting …

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King’s Ely riders qualify for Royal Windsor Horse Show

King’s Ely’s Equestrian Team has qualified for one of the UK’s largest horse shows. Four members of the team – George Hearn, Emily Gredley, Adele Shaw and Ryan De Sousa – travelled to The Jays Equestrian Centre in Bury St Edmunds earlier this month to compete in the show jumping qualifiers for this year’s Royal …

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Ely’s target of second place takes a blow after loss away at Stowmarket.

Missing several players from the week before, the Tigers took a few minutes to get into the match. They were caught napping when Stowmarket forced their way over the line in the first few minutes. Ely then started to settle into the game. A good flow of play forced Stowmarket to concede a penalty for …

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The Stained Glass Museum wins National Lottery support

Stained Glass Museum awarded funding for developing future plan. The Stained Glass Museum in Ely has received a grant of up to £88,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This exciting two-year project, awarded under the Resilient Heritage scheme, will investigate options and produce a masterplan for the museum’s future development. The project has been …

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Medals for budding Judo stars at King’s Ely Junior

King’s Ely Junior pupils won a haul of awards at the Littleport Low Grade 4’s Judo Tournament. Oliver Loveday, Mienke Putter, Nicholas Marshall, Lucas Hilcenko and Joseph Sibson were among over 120 young people who entered the competition on February 25th. Oliver won a Bronze medal in the under 11 years old/less than 34 kg …

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Art Unequalled launches a new Summer show this June at The Maltings in Ely.

This year marks the eighth year of Art Unequalled events at the Maltings in Ely. Independently organised by local sculptor Sally Dunham, Art Unequalled brings together highly talented local and national artists and craftsmen all presenting their handmade creations for sale direct to the public. Following on from the success of the winter show, held …

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African Storytelling Day goes down a storm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery

A taste of Ghana came to Cambridgeshire when African Activities paid excited children at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery a visit. The school hall was transformed with stunning West African textiles and vibrant materials by Kwame Bakoji-Hume, founder of African Activities, who launched the pupils’ African Storytelling Day with an inspirational assembly all about his …

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Businesses show that Apprenticeships Work

‘Apprenticeships work’ is the message coming from business and public sector leaders involved in Enterprise East Cambridgeshire’s newest event taking place during this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. Key speakers for the free to attend event, taking place on Friday 9th March at the Maltings, Ely, will include Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, James Palmer and …

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Hopkins Homes introduces St James’ Park at Orchards Green, Ely

Award-winning homebuilder Hopkins Homes is delighted to announce the launch of the marketing suite at St James’ Park in Ely on Saturday 17th February, giving house hunters their first glimpse of this exciting collection of homes within Orchards Green, a vibrant new community for Cambridgeshire. Perfectly positioned in the Cambridgeshire countryside, this much anticipated development …

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New Ventures at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school

Changes are afoot at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School (LTA) as they refresh their look, commence Forest School sessions* and look at offering wraparound care (extended hours) to local parents. The well-recognised pre-school, situated in the heart of the Little Thetford community, but which welcomes children (aged from 2yrs & 5 months) from all over Ely …

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Ely fell out of the cup in a close contest under the floodlights on Friday night.

The Tigers took a few minutes to get into the game and eventually gained a penalty in front of the posts. Joel Scott Paul knocked it over to get three points on the board.  A few minutes later Cantabs were hammering at the Tigers line, quick ball forced them over the line for an unconverted …

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Justin and Le Spice hold charity lunch, with support from local businesses

On the 11th February 2018, Le Spice hosted a charity curry lunch for Justin Smith’s chosen London Marathon cause: MACS, for children born with no eyes, or with underdeveloped eyes. It is not the first time Amin Haque and his team at Le Spice have hosted charity meals. Do go and eat there! The restaurant …

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Sing! Choirs hit the right notes with their amazing donation to Ely Foodbank!

During the cold winter month of January, Sing! Choirs MD Kathryn Rowland has arranged for all her choirs to come together and support Ely Foodbank. A local resident, Kathryn visited the Foodbank just before Christmas to drop off some items and was so moved, felt that she could and would do more, and so rallied …

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Ely Tigers steal victory in the dying minutes of the game at home against Southwold.

The Tigers were first to get on the scoreboard after a solid ten minutes of possession. Southwold conceded a penalty and Ely opted to find touch. Nathan Brooks threw to the front of the line out to Lloyd Palmer who took his man and offloaded back to Brooks, he then darted in the corner uncontested. …

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King's Ely students go Hogwarts crazy for Harry Potter event

King’s Ely’s Harry Potter fans donned their finest costumes for an afternoon of Hogwarts-themed fun and frolics. Staff at the school’s Porta Library organised a Harry Potter extravaganza for King’s Ely Junior and Senior students on February 1st. Dressed in their wizard and witch capes and sporting their snazziest Harry Potter glasses and hats, pupils …

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King’s Ely students pay their respects at Holocaust Memorial Service

Students and staff from King’s Ely Senior and King’s Ely Junior came together at Ely Cathedral to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day. The incredibly moving Service of Remembrance, held on January 26th, was led by Dr Francis Young, former Head of Sixth Form Academic at King’s Ely, who spoke about visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau 10 years ago, …

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Could you help Hebbard's Hedgehog Hotel?

Downham Parish Conservation Group and Hebbard’s Hedgehog Hotel in Little Downham are looking for 20 volunteer families to adopt and care for rehabilitated hedgehogs as part of the “Hedgehog Habitats” project supported by Sanctuary Housing. The Hedgehogs Habits project is a community based wildlife release programme starting in Spring. Overwintering hedgehogs from rescue centre Hebbard’s …

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Hundreds of socks donated to the homeless by generous King’s Ely community

Students, staff and parents at King’s Ely have rallied round to support the homeless this winter. The school went all out to donate as many pairs of new socks as possible to the Socks and Chocs initiative again this year. The charitable scheme aims to relieve hardship and distress among homeless people and those living …

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Grovemere Property Showcases Business Growth at Lancaster Way.

On Friday 19th January 2018, Councillors from East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) visited Ely’s Lancaster Way Business Park and Enterprise Zone.Hosted by site developers Grovemere Property, Councillors saw first-hand how the rapidly developing area has flourished since the completion of substantial investment in infrastructure during the past year.Grovemere Property, founded in 1924, is a family-owned …

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Sing! Choirs donates over £3,000 to new local charitable organisation!

Sing! Choirs donates over £3,000 to new local charitable organisation “All In Sound” in support of their work with people living with dementia. Kathryn Rowland, MD for Sing! Choirs says “Our most recent cheque presentation from our recent concert at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge is for £3107.85!  We are delighted to be able …

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Two unique exhibitions at Ely Cathedral to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI

Two unique exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI will be on display at Ely Cathedral in February.  100 Hearts for 100 Years The Royal School of Needlework teamed up with the armed forces charity, SSAFA, to help create ‘100 Hearts for 100 Years’.   These highly unique ‘sweetheart’ pincushions were created to …

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PCSO helps King’s Ely Acremont pupils to try and catch the porridge thief!

Children at King’s Ely Acremont turned into mini crime scene investigators under the watchful eye of a local PCSO. Year 1 pupils at King’s Ely Acremont entered one of the classrooms to discover a Goldilocks and the Three Bears themed ‘crime scene’. Someone had stolen the porridge and the curious youngsters were tasked with searching …

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Ely faced Wymondham at home eager to win and push for second in the table.

Ely faced opposition Wymondham at home on Saturday eager to win and push for second in the table. The Tigers were on the scoreboard within minutes and the match continued that way for first half. Ever-present Matt McCarthy scored a brace with two individual efforts. Man of the Match Nathan Brooks also crashed over from …

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Renowned violinist and pianist to perform at King’s Ely

Acclaimed violinist Charlotte Rowan and pianist Charlotte Stevenson will be delighting an audience at King’s Ely this January. Their concert, From the Baltic to the Mediterranean – Music across the Continent, is being held at King’s Ely’s Recital Hall on Wednesday, January 17th and, as always, members of the public are welcome. A graduate of …

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Is Ely becoming the tennis hot-spot in Cambridgeshire?

Once again, the 10is Academy players and staff are shining outside the courts. Vlad Kullish, one of the 10is Academy players and Tennis Assistant at the Academy, has been awarded the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Cambridgeshire “Young volunteer of the year”. At the same time 10is Academy player and Ely Tennis Club committee member Rachel …

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Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings this February

Due to popular demand world-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon ‘Big Fish Little Fish’ returns to the Maltings for a follow up event.  Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on multi award winning events (Winner of Best Family Event, Family Festival Awards 2014-17, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) since 2013. …

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King’s Ely students get creative with global fashion designer

Award winning fashion designer José Hendo visited King’s Ely to share her skills and expertise with Sixth Form students. The exciting masterclass saw José working with A Level Fashion and Design students, helping them to create striking sculptural accessory designs using Barkcloth and Sinamay. The workshop proved an invaluable opportunity for the students to explore …

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Ely Roller Skating Club – End of Year Results

Ely Roller Skating Club have just completed their most successful year of medals since 2011. They competed in 10 competitions this year and have won 67 medals.   They have won:  16 🥇, 21 🥈, 30 🥉 (Team and duo medals are counted as one medal.) They also won the Visitors Cup  at Maidstone for the best performing club. Out of a team of 35, 27 …

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King’s Ely students wow audiences with sell-out production of Grease

Almost 1,500 people witnessed talented King’s Ely students stage the charming American musical Grease. The sell-out production took place in the school’s Hayward Theatre from December 6th to 9th – and for the first time in school history included an additional performance on the Wednesday evening to cater for ticket demand. More than 50 King’s …

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Explorer Jake Heath inspires students at King’s Ely Acremont

Tales of flying fish and ferocious storms from a Guinness World Record holder enthralled children at King’s Ely Acremont. Jake Heath, one of four people who entered the Guinness Book of World Records after successfully completing the Olympic journey from London to Rio de Janeiro using human power alone, popped into school to talk to …

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King’s Ely wins sustainable Travel Award

KING’S Ely has become the first independent school in Cambridgeshire to win a Modeshift STARS Bronze award. Modeshift STARS is the national awards scheme established to recognise schools and workplaces that demonstrate excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel. The scheme encourages schools and organisations across the country to join in …

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Ely unable to turn the screw and end with a draw against unbeaten Stowmarket.

The Tigers dominated the first half. On debut, man of the match Jacob Muncey found space down the blindside and sprinted in untouched from twenty metres out, for a converted try. Joel Scott Paul was next to get on the scoreboard when Mitchell Kennett dummied one defender, broke through and offloaded for a converted try. …

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King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery pupils support Charity Toy Donation Appeal

Pupils at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery have gone out of their way to help support people who are less fortunate than themselves. Earlier this year, Richard Hill, his wife Samantha and their son, Jackson, who used to attend King’s Ely Nursery, moved from Ely to Belize on the eastern coast of Central America to …

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King’s Ely Junior raises thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK

Fantastic fundraisers at King’s Ely Junior (KEJ) have raised almost £18,000 for Cancer Research UK. KEJ chooses a different charity to support each year – and it is the pupils who decide which beneficiary they will be fundraising for. The children make their suggestions and then, in each house, elections are held, with the charity …

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Fun-filled Book Week goes down a storm with King’s Ely pupils

Author visits, dress-up days and storytelling sessions galore were among the highlights of an action-packed Book Week at King’s Ely Acremont and King’s Ely Junior. To say the pupils and staff went all out for the literary extravaganza would be a slight understatement. The fun-filled week included visits from published authors Saci Lloyd, Pippa Goodhart …

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Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Welcomes Prospective Parents to Open Day

Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School (LTA) will welcome prospective new parents and their children at its annual Open Day on Monday 30th October. Families are invited to drop in any time between 12noon and 2pm to come and look round the well recognised local pre-school, speak to the manager, meet the staff and get a feel …

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80 strong Welsh choir and Household Cavalry Band come together in Ely Cathedral this December

My name is Peter Battlershill and in December I am proud to be bringing the 80 strong Morriston Orpheus Choir and the Band of the Household Cavalry to Ely. My association with The Band of the Household Cavalry is an unlikely one but stems through golf and after paying my respects to the fallen at the …

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There’s still time to get your garden under control for free!

Ex-service personnel living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can call the Green Aiders to clear their garden this autumn. The Green Aiders is a free, one-off garden clearance service run by community charity Groundwork Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and there is still funding for more veterans and their families to benefit from the scheme. It is funded …

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Prickwillow Ploughing Festival looks set to be a whole weekend of entertainment!

This weekend is Prickwillow Ploughing Festival, gates open at 10.00am on Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment begins on Saturday at 11.15am, with The Hobblers on stage, The Hobblers are a Folk band based in the countryside of Norfolk, and will be preforming various Folk, and Irish Folk songs which I am sure you are going to …

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Welcome to Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club:  A BRAND NEW club coming to Cambridgeshire. 

Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club launched in August when three taster sessions were held at Ely Paradise Centre.  Following the success of these sessions we have two permanent Grades and Fun sessions starting very soon. We welcome all ages and abilities.  Our goal is to provide a fun and exciting environment for every skater. We …

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Talking FreELY & Happy Cafe Ely 'Auction of Promises' an event not to be missed!

On October the 13th Talking FreELY and The Happy Cafe welcome you to an ‘Auction of Promises’ at the newly refurbished Ely Tigers Rugby Club. The Auctioneer will be Mr David Palmer from ‘Flog It, Bargain Hunt and Cash in the Attic’. Supper is included in your ticket purchase and there will be live music from The …

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