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Ely Tigers travelled to Norfolk at the weekend to face North Walsham II, looking to build on their win the week before at home to Cantabs, again they were forced to make changes to the starting XV, which included a start for another of the clubs Colts side, Alfie Allen, who was down as a …
Ely Folk Festival is delighted to present an evening of great music with Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine on Monday 18 November at City of Ely Bowls Club. Heidi Talbot (“Simply vocal heaven” The Sunday Times) effortlessly blends Celtic & Americana influences and has shared the stage and recorded with Mark Knopfler, Graham Coxon (Blur), Idlewild, King …
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FREE SEMINAR Are you working hard in the gym but not seeing the results you want? Or maybe you’re feeling constantly tired, struggling with recovery, or dealing with digestion issues that just won’t go away? If this sounds familiar, I’ve got exciting news for you! I’m hosting another exclusive in-person seminar at Elyte Fitness that’s all …
Ely’s first Imaginarium event is calling on locals to have their say on Future Developments that will help to reduce the impact of Climate Change The East Cambridgeshire Climate Action Network is running an Imaginarium and wants locals to bring forth ideas on how to tackle the challenges of climate change in a fun way …
Ely’s first Imaginarium event to help to reduce the impact of Climate Change Read More »
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Dr Nik visited CMR Surgical’s global manufacturing facility and was given a demonstration of Versius, a surgical robotic system designed to assist surgeons to perform keyhole surgery. As part of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s ongoing mission to create a strong, sustainable economy and encourage high-growth businesses to flourish in …
Mayor visits world leading surgical robotics business based in Ely Read More »
Members of the Armed Forces Community including current serving, veterans and spouses joined staff in the Council Chamber at East Cambridgeshire District Council to witness the signing of the council’s own Armed Forces Covenant. This not only supersedes the 2011 shared Armed Forces Community Covenant but gives the council the opportunity to refresh its commitment …
Council proud to re-affirm Armed Forces Community Support Read More »
Residents of state pension age in East Cambridgeshire are being urged to apply now for Pension Credit to be in with a chance of qualifying for this year’s winter fuel payment. Eligible residents have until 21 December to apply for the benefit and still receive the £300 winter fuel payment from government. Applications received after …
Council offers help with Pension Credit applications before December deadline Read More »
I Love Ely its full of fascinating folk and has a wonderful landscape. This episode is all about two people with the same dream and love of Panto, listen to their story of how they have inspired many young people to perform at their academy’s, plus how they have built their theatre company to deliver …
Episode 30. Ely Professional Panto – KD Theatre Productions Read More »
Richard Freeman has a passion for Tractors and events hear all about a Steam Rally that is a tradition every September.
Simon Nicol is a founding member of the mighty Fairport Convention, If your looking forward to Cropredy festival or have never attended yet, listen to his story of the beginnings and the future.
Elles Bailey is an independent artist playing Cropredy Convention 2024. Her positivity and passion for her fusion of Blues/Rock and Americana music is the result of her talent, force of nature personality and dedicated hard work. A unique and friendly festival, 2024 celebrates the forty-fifth Cropredy with a brilliant line up curated by Fairport’s Dave Pegg …
Episode 27. Cropredy Convention Meet Elles Bailey Read More »
Ely folk festival prides itself in giving all musicians a platform on which to play and every year there’s a band competition to enter. The artist committee listen to all entries and after careful deliberation chose a winner – 2024 will see The Thomas Bradley Project open the Peregrine stage on July 10th. Have a …
Episode 26. Ely Folk Festival Meet Band Competition Winner Thomas Bradley Read More »
Meet Steph and Catherine two marvellous mums who for the benefit of the students at Highfield Academy raise funds for equipment and Treats. They are fearless in their approach to fundraising and have raised bucket loads of money for special equipment to allow special needs students get more out of life and have many ongoing …
Episode 25. Highfield Friends and Parents Association Read More »
Meet Andy Wall our retiring chairman. Volunteering takes all sorts of people to worthy experiences and Andy has given so much to the festival in Knowledge and music. In fact, it was Andy who suggested to me that I should join the committee who are a varied and lovely bunch of people, all set on …
Episode 24. Ely Folk Festival – Andy Wall retiring Chairman Read More »
If you have never taken yourself off to Fairport’s Cropredy Convention, be assured it is a family affair and a festival with a rich history. One big field, One big crowd and lots of friendships. Meet two bass players Dave Pegg and son Matt for an inside family view of the festival – lovely peeps!
A beautiful fushion of two accomplished folk performers, Ely Folk festival is very happy to have Kitewing on the bill. I caught up with them after their performance at Folk on the pier in Cromer, they really are a lovely set of friends.
Ely Folk festival is run by a volunteer committee and we have a wonderful team of stewards. Love and music go together well as you will hear when you listen to my chat with Tom and Sarah Sennett from Frog on a bike Ceilidh band.
Get ready to aim, shoot, and hit the target as the 51st World Peashooting Championship returns. Pea shooting enthusiasts and curious spectators alike will gather this summer for this eccentric annual event, taking place in Witcham, near Ely in Cambridgeshire, on Saturday, July 13th, 2024. From humble beginnings over 50 years ago, the World Peashooting …
51st World Peashooting Championships – Enter today! Read More »
Ely Tigers are delighted to announce the appointment of Des Lloyd as Senior Head Coach. Des joins us from Watton RFC, where he held the position of DOR/Head Coach for 7 years. In that time, he re-energised the club, helping to re-introduce a second team and securing 2 promotions for the 1st XV. Prior to …
Ely Vikings Korfball Club will have three representatives at the Under 17 Korfball World Cup this year, with two more players being selected for the England Under 15 squad. Sam Oakhill, Madison Ford and Elena Fraser will all represent England Under 17s in Eindhoven at the end of June, whilst Josh Braybrook and Piper Froment …
Five Ely Vikings Players to Represent England on the International Stage Read More »
Friday night is opening night of Ely Folk festival and on the Kingfisher stage we celebrate local performers with a showcase evening. Romy Gensale is bringing her band Rome to the proceedings. Romy is an experienced performer with a wonderful voice and a happy disposition about life in general. The showcase has four acts through …
Episode 20. Ely Folk Festival – Romy Gensale Showcase Performer Read More »
CHILDREN at an Ely primary school hope new wildlife habitats will encourage newts and lizards to their Forest School. Last week youngsters at the Lantern Community Primary School helped install four small bird nest boxes and four open nest boxes around Forest School, as well as admiring new refuges for amphibians, reptiles and bugs. The …
Grant Funds New Wildlife Habitats at Lantern School Read More »
Several Ely gardens are opening their gates for this years National Garden Scheme Open Gardens Event, on Sunday 2nd June. Six gardens are welcoming visitors between 12 and 6pm, including: The entrance fee for all of the gardens will be £10, while are children free, and dogs are welcome. Start your garden trail at any …
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity invites local people from diverse backgrounds and ethnic minority communities to join their “Community Voices” sessions, where your thoughts and experiences regarding care for life-limiting conditions and at the end-of-life, are valued and much needed. The Charity, which provides palliative care, recognises that Cambridgeshire has a diverse population, and its care …
Community Voices – Your Perspective Matters for End of Life Care Read More »
Girl’s football is really starting to explode with more teams being started up in multiple ages groups. Witchford Under 12s girls have won the league playing football the right way, in a positive environment, and we have had other league managers message congratulating the girls as, “the best team in the league that play football …
Back in the mid -1980s, a ground-breaking TV drama, written by local Haddenham writer Leslie Stewart, pushed boundaries for the time by telling the love story of two young men. It is being screened in Ely for one night only, marking ~ 40 years since the introduction of Clause 28. “Two of Us” was produced …
Local Writer Puts Gay History Under The Spotlight in Ely Read More »
I love chatting to Ely people and hearing their stories for my podcasts, I am aiming to leave an audio representation of Ely and the people who serve the community. Meet Laura Walsh, totally passionate about music therapy and bringing positive vibrations to Ely people with her sound bath meditation. Every cell of our body …
Virtuoso Guitarist singer songwriter Brooks Williams talks about his love of Ely Folk festival and an insight into The Patrons concert for 2024.
Ely Folk festival always has a wonderful selection of food available and this episode explores the world of Leon Lewis a well known caterer and charactor who is one of the traders where you can fill a plate for 2024.
So much to see and do in Ely and for a number of years Nora has been assisting folk to enjoy the city. A mind of information and a passion for history listen to Nora’s story and why not pay a visit to Oliver Cromwell’s House.
As the 2024 Ely folk festival gets closer I thought it would be good to catch up with some of the performers for a natter! Musicians are sometimes shy about blowing there own trumpets or in this case pipes, all the way from the Isle of Skye meet the Peatbogs.
There’s nothing quite like a good sing song and Kathryn Rowland decidied Ely should have a choir of its own! With two Ely sessions a week and also the All in Sound dementia choir which is growing in other areas Kathryn’s musical magic is bringing people together for wellbeing and a lot of fun. This …
Mark Cooney had his heart in the local Ely Community, he started a facebook page and website to embrace all the good things happening in Ely with incredible gusto, I have watched over the years how a social media Facebook page has connected my community with each other and the world. Mark was a fabulous …
Once a month the Ely Writers meet at the Prosper Café in Ely, a perfectly formed friendly bunch helping each other with their work. Ideal if you want to meet likeminded folk and improve your craft. If you write your very welcome.
Part two of my chat to musician Mark Ellis, born and raised in Ely who is off on an adventure to Edinburgh……Will Ely still remain as Home? The rain is all part of the sense of place.
My podcast for this episode (part one) is a good catch up of a young man I first encountered at Ely Band Competition many moons ago. Being a musician is not all glamour and excitement but Mark Ellis created some pre crowdfunder history and is born and raised in Ely.
Coming to live in Ely has boosted has boosted EJ’s confidence to finally get his Christmas song out there with a collection of locals to play and sing.
Just to prove its a small world on my recent trip to India I met Janet who was born in Ely.
I just love living in Ely and that’s why I create this podcast to celebrate the places and people. Meet Rachael and Phil who have totally changed theirs lives with Prosper, a very special café in the heart of Ely. Everyone is welcome and it’s very dog friendly.
Garfy was a beautiful friendly cat who frequented the Sainsbury’s store in Ely spreading the love and making shoppers smile. Sally Dunham has created a wonderful image in his memory as a commission and my chat with her explores her craft as a Sculptor and her support of other artists. http://www.artunequalled.co.uk
Ely is such an interesting and beautiful place, I love it I live here! One of the coolest places to reside in and has become a real destination when visiting Cambridgeshire. The rich soil supports the growth of plenty of veg for our tables. Meet family farmers Alistair and Victoria who are cultivating a very …
Always love chatting to Ely Residents and Joan Wall is a force of nature, just like me Joan Loves living in Ely and her story is full of hope and love for others. From Litter picking to helping young people learn English and helping Ukrainian refugees Joan is a bundle of Energy! Be inspired.
The Great Ouse is the heartbeat of Ely river-life. The marina is a glorious site and many visitors enjoy temporary moorings to visit the City, Jacen Bruce lives on his boat Dragonara I went to pay him a visit.
Here is episode two for my podcast where I have a chat to a Concert Pianist who loves Ely, in fact you have probably noticed a tall guy wearing a Hawaiian shirt around town if you live locally. Discover the musical journey of Neil Colledge and the friends who inspired him to follow a dream …
Episode 2. Concert Pianist Neil Hillgrove Colledge Read More »
Ely in East Cambridgeshire is such a wonderful place to visit and live in. Spotted in Ely is a website for the community of Ely and beyond for those interested in what’s going on. In my podcasts I am going to visit people and places to give an audio picture of this beautiful Market town. …
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