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Ely’s EEL celebrations are back! Whilst it may not the usual Eel Festival, Visit Ely have bought you over the years, they are still marking occasion by holding a smaller, community event celebrating the humble Eel and all things local! Ely’s patriotic ‘Ellie’ and friends’ will be on the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral, Saturday …
On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June, Ely Arts Festival 2021 ended with a series of activities and events including live music, crafts, theatre and art. Around 1000 people attended the final two days of Ely Arts Festival, which brought together locals and visitors at Jubilee Gardens for a weekend of fun, bringing the festival’s …
Ely Arts Festival 2021’s Finale Weekend Ends with a Flourish Read More »
The second ‘Celebrate the Fens’ event is this weekend from the 18th – 20th June 2021, with ‘Celebrate the Fens’ day being 19th June, and it promises to be bigger and better than last year when the whole programme was online due to Covid restrictions. The event is organised by Karen Merrison who runs the …
To celebrate the recent major acquisition at The Stained Glass Museum by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977) join us for two free #museumlates to see the panel Last month, The Stained Glass Museum was thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b.1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, …
Free #MuseumLates at The Stained Glass Museum to celebrate new acquisition Read More »
Sadly, no Aquafest this year but we thought we would have a bit of fun and are launching a Virtual Duck Race. There are cash prizes of £200, £100 and £50 to be won. Ducks cost £3 and the Race starts on 4th July and runs until the 25th July. Winners will be notified by …
On Sunday 6th June, Babylon ARTS and Lancaster Way Business Park hosted Ely’ssecond Drive-In Cinema. The second of it’s kind in Ely, the event offered three separate screenings; beginning with a showing of Trolls World Tour, followed by musical favourite The Greatest Showman with drive-in classic, Dirty Dancing as the evening finale. The Drive-In was …
Ely Cathedral has welcomed over 4500 visitors in the first two weeks of reopening to visitors. Like many major attractions, Ely has been awarded ‘Good To Go’ status which is the Visit Britain’s industry standard and means they have taken all the necessary steps to help ensure people’s safety in line with latest Government and Public Health guidance. …
Cathedral ‘Good to Go’ as it Welcomes Back Visitors with New Tours and Experiences Read More »
The History951 years ago, just before daybreak on the 2nd June 1070, a fleet of Viking longships fared into Peterborough. Onboard was an exiled English rebel named Hereward and his Band of Men. They had allied with elite Danish Viking warriors called Housecarls and they sacked the monastery at Peterborough leaving it desolate and ruined. …
Following a far-reaching open-call in January, fifteen artists have been selected to feature in a unique and timely exhibition called I Matter, curated by Babylon Young Curator Olu Taiwo at Babylon Gallery in Ely. Formed of new and existing works created by artists from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and communities, the exhibition responds …
The Ely Arts Festival committee have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £1000 to ensure the success of this years’ event and strengthen its foundations for future years. Run by a voluntary committee, the festival has been brought together despite the uncertainties of Covid, to provide residents and visitors to Ely with a vibrant programme …
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to make Ely Arts Festival 2021 Shine! Read More »
Businesses in Cambridgeshire have declared it’s time to kick back from Covid and come together for a Summer festival of fun. They’ve come together to hold an Eco-Festival in the countryside just outside Ely, on the weekend of 18th – 20th June. The event will be one of the first large scale gatherings in the …
Kicking Back from Covid With Environmentally Friendly Festival Fun Read More »
Ely Museum reopened its doors today following a nearly 2 year shutdown, to allow for extensive redevelopment work and of course latterly due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The £2.2m project was made possible thanks to a successful Heritage Lottery bid, along with support and funding from local councils, businesses and private donors. The redevelopment …
Ely Museum reopens, following its £2.2m redevelopment Read More »
Choristership at Ely Cathedral is evolving to allow equal opportunities for boys and girls – and to enable more children and young people with a love of singing to get involved. King’s Ely has educated the choristers of Ely Cathedral for over 1,000 years and joining the Cathedral Choir continues to be a popular choice …
More children to reap benefits of Cathedral Choristership in Ely Read More »
Babylon Cinema at The Maltings will reopen and welcome back the public from Thursday 20th May with an exciting programme of family favourites, independent films, 2021 award winners and nominees, and theatre-on-screen experiences. The cinema, which has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to Covid-19, will reopen with enhanced safety and hygiene …
Amber Ankh Events presents Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre, taking place at The Maltings in Ely, on 23rd May, and featuring a fabulous range of unique and interesting artisans, craftspeople, traders and mediums! Amber Ankh Events is proud to bring Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre to The Maltings for for the first time …
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Sebastien Scaux – director and Head coach at 10is Academy, organised an Easter Tennis camp for players with special educational needs (including Down Syndrome and Autism), hoping to give opportunities to children and families who might otherwise be unable to play the sport. The positive feedback for the camp means it could grow from a …
Deanta UK Ltd From our HQ in Ely we offer an extensive range of market-leading interior door solutions. With over 20 years’ experience, we are a forward-thinking, innovative company, working hard to revolutionise the door industry with an ever-expanding range of premium doors and accessories. What Makes Us Different? We are a rapidly growing business. …
Thank you to everyone who has already submitted an expression of interest for the Ely Arts Festival event programme this year. We’re aware that given the challenges that groups and organisations have faced due to Covid, there may be limitations on the activities you can run or the type of work that you could present. We hope that …
The Rotary Aquafest Committee members, after much discussion and debate, took the decision last Thursday to cancel this year’s event. There were many reasons for cancelling this popular community event. Mainly it was the uncertainty over how the easing of Covid restrictions will work out. Aquafest is not an event that can be socially distanced …
Rotary Aquafest 2021 Committee Saddened by Decision Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging residents not to venture into Ely on Sunday 4th April in the hope of watching the Boat Race which is closed to the public. The best place to watch the events unfold is from the comfort and safety of their own homes on television. Councillor Anna Bailey, Leader of …
Council Appeals for Residents to ‘Play Their Part ’ and Watch The Boat Race From Home Read More »
Following the huge success of Ely Drive-in Cinema last year, Babylon ARTS is providing residents with their big screen film fix, within the safety and comfort of their cars, on the re-scheduled date of Sunday 6th June. The event is sponsored by Lancaster Way Business Park, where the Drive-in will take place once again and …
A Health and Happiness event for East Cambridgeshire is returning on March 26th, but this time to residents’ screens. The Health and Happiness Day, which first took place in 2016 at Ely Country Park, is a one-day event featuring demonstrations and guidance from local organisations that encourage people to make positive changes to their health …
The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), who run Welney Wetland Centre in Norfolk, are setting the Waterside Wednesday Challenge on 17th February as part of the Prince of Wales’ Half Term Nature Challenge. WWT’s Challenge will be set via the @Clarencehouse Instagram page on Wednesday morning. Families taking part will be encouraged to follow the hashtag #POWNatureChallenge and share their creative …
For many of us, a significant part of our wellbeing is tied to our work with uncertainty and instability around employment being a known risk factor in declining mental health. With many businesses suffering the financial impact of the global pandemic, now is a time that many within our professional, social and family communities will …
Talking FreEly about Jobloss, Mental Health and Wellbeing. Read More »
The Mark Jones Day of Dance, organised by The Ouse Washes Molly Dancers, takes place every January in and around Ely, attracting Molly Dancers from around the UK, and in 2021 it will be going virtual. It will feature new dances, dances adapted for social distancing, a broom dance competition with celebrity judges and a …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a Christmas trail to provide families with an alternative outdoor Christmas activity this festive season. The trail, which is a circular walk starting and finishing at Ely Country Park, involves a set of rhyming festive clues which leads those taking part around the city. Each of the seven clues …
Christmas Trail Launched to Help Residents’ Wellbeing Read More »
This Christmas come and shop in the fresh air at Ely Markets. There will be local produce, seasonal treats and festive cheer for all the family. The market team has also created an inspiring online shopping guide to help you discover the perfect gift for someone special. In addition to the weekly Thursday Charter Market, Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage …
Ely Cathedral will glow with purple light on 19th November, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, as part of the Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign. Organised by individuals affected by the disease, the campaign is a way to remember loved ones lost to pancreatic cancer, support those living with and beyond the disease as well as raise vital awareness during …
Ely Cathedral to be lit up in Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Campaign Read More »
Soham Village College parkrun will be one year old on 23rd November 2020. To celebrate this, the Event Directors and Core Team want to encourage a covid-safe celebration! To keep the parkrun community engaged during the pandemic, parkrun came up with the idea of (not) parkrun. The concept is that people can run 5K when …
Soham Village College parkrun Celebrates First Birthday Read More »
Since one of the most popular and memorable events at Ely Cathedral is physically unable to take place this year, we have decided to take the Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair online and go virtual. Instead of attending in person in the Cathedral, we have developed a dedicated website to browse over 200 of our …
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair Goes Virtual. Read More »
A giant poppy is to be projected on the front of Ely Cathedral as part of the commemorations for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day this year. The installation will be lit from 6.00pm on Sunday 8th November through to Armistice Day evening, Wednesday 11th November. The Dean of Ely, the Very Revd Mark Bonney said …
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day commemorated at Ely Cathedral with Music and Light Read More »
140 households and businesses across Ely created stunning illuminated window displays as part of the City’s first Window Wanderland event on the evenings of 23rd and 24th October. Residents and business owners had been invited by Babylon ARTS and The Stained Glass Museum to participate in this nationwide initiative that began in Bristol in 2015. …
Remembrance and the Poppy Appeal As you are all aware we are living in unprecedented times, CoVID has caused the disruption of all of our lives and affected numerous events in and around our communities. Unfortunately, recent commemoration events such as VE Day, VJ Day and the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain were also …
The Babylon Gallery, based in Ely celebrates the community’s creativity in an exhibition that brings together five projects that began in lockdown and have, over the period of five months, involved hundreds of people in creative activities and discussions. During the course of lockdown, Babylon ARTS invited the community to get involved in various projects …
2020 will be a very special and different year, for what has traditionally been Ely Festive 5K. Due to obvious reasons the event cannot be held in its usual location in the historic City of Ely. Instead the Hospice is inviting you to dig out your festive fancy dress, put on your Santa hat and …
Prepare for a memorable 10th year of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive 5K! Read More »
National Poetry Day was founded in 1994 and is a celebration of poetry in all it’s forms. Everyone is encouraged to join in and discover, share and create poems. There’s all kinds of events in all kinds of places – check out National Poetry Day website for more. There’s also a vibrant local poetry scene with a …
This year as part of Harvest Festival at Ely Cathedral, there is a virtual competition for children to decorate a potato at home, ask their parent or adult to take a photograph and then send in the photo electronically. The Mayor of Ely has agreed to choose a winner from the resulting electronic photo album of …
Apple Day is one of Ely’s best loved festivals and sadly this year, Visit Ely can’t deliver the whole event! However what we are bringing to Ely is a ‘mini’ Apple Day, outside Oliver Cromwell’s House, Saturday October 17th from 10 am – 4pm. This year, it maybe tiny in comparison, but we are still celebrating and …
The annual relay race which celebrates the humble potato has been postponed for the first time in its eight-year history. The contest, which is organised by Isle of Ely Produce with the help of over 30 local potato farmers, sees teams racing to the Market Place and back to the end of the High Street, …
The Great Ely Potato Race 2020 Falls to Covid Virus Read More »
Contemporary artist Amy Wormald is to present a new exhibition of paintings inspired by urban and rural landscapes within 20 miles of Ely. The exhibition entitled “20-mile radius” will take place at the Babylon Gallery from 29th September – 11th October. Amy Wormald is a contemporary painter living in Ely whose colourful work is inspired …
Award-winning Artist to Present New Exhibition in Ely Inspired by Local Landscape Read More »
A prominent building and tourist attraction in East Cambridgeshire will shine green in a joint effort of support for the nation’s Recycle Week. For the first time, East Cambs Street Scene (ECSS), the trading company owned by the district council and responsible for providing recycling and waste services across the district, and Ely Cathedral have …
East Cambs Landmark Joins London Eye and Blackpool Tower and Goes Green For Recycle Week Read More »
KD Theatre Productions will be postponing their planned Sleeping Beauty to 2021and replacing it with their spectacular family production of ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ which was due to tour the UK this year but cancelled due to COVID-19. The production will run from the 18th December 2020 – 2nd January 2021 at The Maltings, Ely, …
Socially Distanced Pantomime to Go Ahead at The Maltings this Christmas! Oh Yes it is! Read More »
Visit Ely are very excited this Ghostly Season, as they have conjured up some really amazing tours and walks. New to the programme for 2020 we have a Witches and Witchcraft Tour, running every Thursday from October 1st! Every Friday from October 2nd we have a real treat in store! Enjoy a spooky walk after …
Ghost Tours and Walks Commence in Ely this October Read More »
On Saturday 12th September over 500 people attended, what’s believed to be Ely’s first ever Drive-In Cinema, at Lancaster Way Business Park. Over the course of the day there were three separate screenings; starting with Moana, where the children also received art activity packs, followed by The Hunger Games and then the evening finale – …
Drive-Away Success for Ely’s First Drive-In Cinema Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS are calling all Ely residents to make an illuminated window display in their home as part of Ely’s first Window Wanderland. The two organisations have teamed up to bring this fun family-friendly event, that takes place in towns and villages across the UK, to the city. Window Wonderland …
We have regretfully had to take the decision that there will not be a Pumpkin Fair on the Recreation Ground this year. However, we are running a virtual version with certificates and trophies being awarded to winners of our competitions as in previous years. In these exceptional circumstances, we have decided to award extra prizes …
This weekend sees the popular Heritage Open Days in Ely. Discover unique buildings and Ely’s historic past on Friday 11th , Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2020. Visit Ely have come up with a completely COVID-19 secure and compliant programme! Friday 11th September11 am Ely Cathedral Monastic Tour1:30 pm Ely Cathedral Monastic Tour5 – …
After coronavirus hit, many Lego enthusiasts across the country were left disappointed as various Lego shows were cancelled. Father and son, Duncan and Callum Bridges, who have been building Lego models and sets for many years, as well as visiting and participating in Lego shows run by other AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego), were disappointed …
Ely will see it’s first drive-in cinema event, providing residents with their big screen film fix, within the safety and comfort of their cars. Babylon ARTS, in collaboration with The Library Presents and supported by Lancaster Way Business Park, where the Drive-In Cinema will take place, have organised the event on Saturday 12th September, which …
Babylon Arts and The Library Presents Bring the Big Screen Back to Ely Read More »
Following the recent Government announcement on ‘Outdoor Theatre’, KD Theatre Productions (the company behind Ely’s Annual Pantomime) are delighted to be presenting an open-air production of ‘Treasure Island’ which promises to be fun for all the family this summer! The production will take place in the beautiful grounds of The Deans Garden, Ely Cathedral from …
Treasure Island Open Air Theatre This Summer in Ely Read More »
It’s Celebrate the Fens day on Saturday, 20th June. The event is the first of its kind, and is being organised by local group, Fascinating Fens. The day originally included many events across the fens such as open days, tours, guided walks, craft events and exhibitions but unfortunately due to the outbreak of Covid-19 these …
This is the announcement that we had hoped not to make. We are sure it will come as no surprise to you that we have made the difficult decision to officially postpone the 47th Haddenham Steam Rally & Heavy Horse Show until 2021. This is really disappointing for all of us, we know that it …
The Tony Robinson 10km and 2.5km Family Fun Run Due to the Coronavirus outbreak this year the official Sutton Beast race which was due to be on Sunday 7th June has been postponed to June 2021. The Sutton Beast are therefore giving the chance for runners to create their own version of a virtual beast …
Every year Haddenham Beer Festival raise over £5000 for local charities and this year as the festival has been postponed we are running an Online Festival called “Haddenham Plugged In” on Saturday 2nd May on our Facebook Page. There will be lots of family fun, live acts and competitions throughout the day, all of which …
Haddenham Plugged In – Family Entertainment this Weekend Read More »
With heavy hearts the City of Ely Council’s Christmas Lights Committee, last night took the decision to cancel the Ely Christmas Lights Switch on event which was scheduled to take place on the 27th November 2020. Members agreed that the event, which has an attendance of around 6000 people could not go ahead this year …
Ely Christmas Lights ‘Switch On Event’ Cancelled for 2020 Read More »
Fascinating Fens are collaborating with Visit Ely and Babylon Arts Gallery to bring you a great community event inspired by the Fens and Eel Day 2020. Sadly, due to current circumstance, we can’t bring you our bright and colourful Eels that parade down the High Street and Forehill, but here’s an idea you may like …
Visit Ely many not be able to deliver all the wonderful plans we had for VE Day 75, Bank Holiday Friday (May 8th), but we’ve come up with some ‘virtual’ ideas so we can still commemorate and celebrate the end of WW2 and peace time. Attached are some resources for you, particularly the bunting! We’d …
Preparations were well underway for Soham Carnival 25th May 2020. The traditional Heavy Horse Show, Parade of Floats, Team Mad, Max Headroom Band, Soham Village College Samba Band and a special performance from Haydn and the Deuces – Haydns Law #wearahelmet along with all of the other traditional attractions were all booked and ready to …
With such successful “Muscle Mash Up” charity exercise events over the last three years the fourth didn’t fail in expectations! This year’s event was held at Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, where the veryfirst Muscle Mash Up was held over 3 years ago. The money raised previously went to MIND and Global’s Make Some …
Held in the 14th Century St Andrews Church, Sutton Beer Festival started in 2008 as a way of raising much needed funds for the village church. The 13th and 14th March sees our first Spring Festival. So far there have been 12 summer festivals and 5 winter ones. This time we will see some new …
7thMay to 10th May 2020 Celebrate Ely’s eel origins with four fabulous days of quirky eel related fun and entertainment. We are truly honoured this year to share our Eel Celebrations with VE Day 75! Here’s a line-up of what’s on! Thursday 7th May – Launch of Eel Food Safari and Business Eel Throwing on …
On Saturday 28th March we will be holding a Volunteer Recruitment Open Morning.If you are interested in joining our Volunteering team, come along on Saturday 28th March and meet some of our volunteers. Find out about how you can be involved at our wonderful Cathedral, from Welcoming to Tour Guiding and Hospitality to The Flower …
Ely Cathedral Volunteer Recruitment Open Morning Read More »
Ely Choristers will be holding their traditional Pancake Races on Shrove Tuesday, 25th February. This is long term tradition at Ely Cathedral but this year the girl choristers will join in the fun so for the first time there will be Boy v Girl Choristers pancake race. Following the races down the Cathedral’s Nave, pancakes …
Looking for something to do this year then come and see what Ely Outdoor Sports Association is doing for the community in Ely. With free live sports demonstrations, stalls, competitions and music all day at our Family Fun Day at Ely Rugby Club on Sunday, 7th June 2020. There will also be a delightful selection of cars, …
Join us in the fight against climate change! Since 2018, we’ve planted over 2000 hedge and tree plans on and around our campsite, and we’d love your help in planting more! Join us on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd Feb between 11am – 1pm to plant your very own tree on our campsite. We’ll also …
On Saturday 1st February, Babylon Gallery opened their new environmental exhibition, ‘Submerged’ and invited visitors to create their own creatures to add to the underwater scene. The gallery had over 130 visitors in the first weekend and, with submissions from local schools, including the art club at Ely St. Mary’s Junior School, the shoal of …
As the staff at The Maltings we have felt extremely proud to find out that we have been chosen as the Events Venue of the Year, in Cambridgeshire, by the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards. The award aims to celebrate small and medium-sized businesses that have proven their success in their community over the past 12 …
Viva Youth Theatre present Shrek the Musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori Viva Youth Theatre are absolutely thrilled to bring you ‘Shrek the Musical’ this spring. This will be the first time Shrek is performed in the area as the licence has only recently been made available to local groups following its run on …
‘The Library Presents’ is back for a brand-new Spring season of events. Now reaching 25 locations, Haddenham Library is one of the only two volunteer run libraries to be included in the programme, as the activities are pushed out to more libraries across Cambridgeshire than ever. The new season brings high quality, affordable arts activities …
Ely Cathedral Conference Centre has announced the three dates for their Craft Fairs this year: • Saturday 4th April, 10am – 3pm • Saturday 1st August, 10am – 3pm • Saturday 5th December, 10am – 3pm If you wish to be considered for one or more of the Craft Fairs, please email Suzanne on centre@elycathedral.org, …
A brand new family theatre show telling the thrilling tale of Annabelle Howgego, a Victorian fen ice skater who uses her extraordinary skating skill to defeat her cruel landlord and set her village free. Join Glimmer Theatre for a brand new story with ice skating, magic and adventure brought to life with stirring live music and …
A Brand New Family Theatre Show: The River Runner Read More »
A collection of costumes, jewellery, props and memorabilia from major Hollywood films and a Netflix blockbuster will be on display in Ely Cathedral from 1st February to 15th March 2020. ‘Crowns & Gowns’ will showcase original dresses and outfits from some of the iconic films shot inside Ely’s beautiful medieval Cathedral namely The Other Boleyn …
The Home and School Association at The Weatherall’s Primary School, Soham are holding a Mother’s Day Pamper Evening. Treatments will include Reflexology, Facials, Massage, Crystal Healing, Indian Head Massage, Manicure’s and many more. Treatments can be pre-booked to avoid dissappointment. There will be 20 different gift stalls available to find that extra, little something. There …
After a successful 2019 season on the field, City of Ely Cricket Club recently had a number reasons to celebrate. At the Cambridgeshire NatWest OSCAs – the Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards, the club were awarded Coaching Club of the Year for Cambridgeshire whilst Club President Brian Leonard was awarded a lifetime achievement award and …
With such successful “Muscle Mash Up” charity exercise events over the last 3 years we are back for the 4th! This year’s event is being held at Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, where the very first Muscle Mash Up was held over 3 years ago. The monies raised went to MIND, Global’s Make Some …
Following hot on the heels of Christmas and New Year, Ely & District Branch of CAMRA will be holding its 11th Elysian Winter Beer Festival on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th January 2020. The venue for the festival is The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely CB7 4BB The festival will be open from 6pm …
An event to combat the post festive lull – finding your calm! Sunday 12th January 2020 sees a brand new event for Ely – The Soul and Serenity Fayre will bring some of the best Complementary therapists, retailers and mediums to Ely’s scenic riverside. The Maltings will play host to this brand new event between …
The Soul and Serenity Fayre – An event to combat the post festive lull Read More »
Plant expert to film and TV Wayne Hollingworth will be giving a fun, entertaining and educational talk on Saturday 1st February at 5pm to support Haddenham Arts Centre fundraising campaign to save their wildlife pond. Wayne’s impressive CV includes supplying plants to Game of Thrones, Jurassic Park as well as Chelsea and Hampton Court Show …
Wayne Hollingworth Pondlife Talk at Haddenham Arts Centre Read More »
The cast of Youth Acts UP who are aged 7- 16, will perform a Pantomime written by local Little Downham children’s author Peter Crussell. They will have you laughing and singing to a host of memorable songs and with a few surprises in store you will go away with a fantastic memory. This is their …
Youth Acts UP – Little Downham Present: Annual Pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Read More »
If you’re looking to gain some knowledge about the spirits industry, support your local business and community or if you’re just looking for an excuse to socialise – Ely Cocktail Weekend is for you. ECW is a weekend to celebrate our beautiful city and the fantastic hospitality scene within it. Taking part on the 1st …
For the eleventh year running, Babylon Arts and Ely-Hereward Rotary Club are hosting the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery in Ely. The exhibition features 10 schools, including the work of over 200 local children and young people, ages 4 – 19yrs. Three prizes of art materials will be awarded in each …
Over 900 people attended the Christmas Tree Lights Switch on Sunday 8th December. This special family friendly service represents the official switch on and blessing of the magnificent Christmas tree which stands 32 feet high under the Octagon in Ely Cathedral. The Dean of Ely, The Very Revd Mark Bonney, invited the children to throw …
Christmas Tree ‘Lights Switch On’ delights families Read More »
Ely Cathedral Choristers are set to sing to a number of audiences at concerts and services in December. It is undoubtedly their busiest time of year with Choirs of Ely Cathedral participating in approximately 30 services, concerts and recitals in the three weeks from the Advent Procession at the beginning of the month up until …
Choristers set to sing their hearts out to reach out to new recruits Read More »
The Ely Museum team welcome Father Christmas to Ely Sessions House this year on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. The much-loved, traditional Father Christmas will join the team at Ely Museum at the Sessions House for one year only while the Old Gaol is closed for redevelopment. Visit Father Christmas in the Ely Sessions …
After dipping our toes in the water in June we’ve been invited back to Caffè Nero for another event. This time we’re planning a cosy winter evening with all your favourite hot drinks and seasonal treats. As before, we’re looking to highlight some local poets, point you towards some kickass local poetry and spoken word …
The City of Ely’s branch of the Royal British Legion recently held their first Remembrance Meal/Dining In night at the Masonic Lodge, Ely. 28 members of local branches, the Ely Armed Forces Breakfast Club and guests enjoyed a wonderful 4 course meal provided by Richardson Catering. During the meal John Sinclair from the Ely Masonic …
Gritty musical Made in Dagenham is being staged at King’s Ely this December. Students in Years 9-13 at King’s Ely Senior have been busily rehearsing for the production for months and tickets – which are available for members of the public – are selling fast. Based on the 2010 film of the same name, Made …
Get ready for King’s Ely Senior production of ‘Made in Dagenham’ Read More »
A record-breaking number of festive fun-runners took part in Ely Festive 5K on a cloudy but dry morning on Sunday (24th November), starting and finishing in the historic grounds of Ely Cathedral. So far this year, fun runners have raised £15,204.34 with donations and participant sponsorship still being received. Having crossed the start line in …
900 Merry Festive Fun Runners Brought Christmas to Ely on Sunday Read More »
City Centre Event Programme 29th November 2019. AROUND ELY 5.00am to 11.30pm – High Street, Fore Hill, Market Place, Brays lane (part) closed to traffic. 4pm – Onwards BBC Radio Cambridgshire Live from Ely Market Place. 3pm to 8.30pm – Fair Rides Open. 11am to 8.30pm – Food Vendors Open. 5pm – Santa’s Grotto opens. …
Its nearly Christmas which means only one thing …… Panto Time!! Wilburton Theatre Group proudly presents a Noda production of Beauty and the Beast, so come and cheer on this great cast by singing loudly and enjoying yourself. Fairy Rose tells the story of a nasty King called Jasper who is trying to take over …
Wilburton Theatre Group Presents Beauty and the Beast Panto Read More »
Viva Theatre Company present The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow & John Buchan Viva Theatre Company welcome you to this Hitchcock masterpiece mixed with a juicy spy novel (with a dash of Monty Python for good measure!) The show will be performed by a very talented cast of six who have been working very hard, …
Eduardo Paolozzi Paolozzi, is one half of our Christmas Exhibition, which also includes Pictarama, Lego ‘still-life’ scenes from artist Sara Amond. Sculptor and printmaker, Edwardo Paolozzi (1924 – 2005) is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art and this exhibition, curated by Goldmark Gallery, will feature the full range of his print …
This winter, Chapterhouse Theatre Company continues its festive tradition of touring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to theatres, castles, and cathedrals across the UK. Especially adapted for the stage by award-winning writer Laura Turner, this show is the perfect festive treat for all ages as the evening start to draw in. On Christmas Eve, the …
After a knockout debut show Pro Wrestling Ambush returns to the Beet Club on November 30th. 160 residents and wrestling fans were blown away as the UK’s best unsigned professional wrestlers put on a spectacle that had the crowd literally screaming for them to return. WWE NXT UK fan favourites Candy Floss and Pretty Deadly …
KD Theatre Productions return to The Maltings for their 7th Consecutive year, with this years’ spectacular pantomime adventure ‘Dick Whittington.’ Ely’s Pantomime Favourite, the hilarious Terry Gauci returns as Dame Sarah Sweet Tooth alongside a host of Ely pantomime favourites! Terry has become a firm favourite with Ely Audiences and it just wouldn’t be Christmas …
I would like to tell you our story and hopefully raise awareness.. In 2018 our son Louis was diagnosed was a condition called Craniosynostosis, which one or more of the fibrous sutures in his skull prematurely fused by turning into bone, thereby changing the growth pattern of the skull. Because the skull could not expand …
Ely Cathedral and local businesses have been busy making preparations for the annual Christmas Gift & Food Fair taking place this week. Now in its 8th successive year, the event is expected to attract over 16,000 visitors with coach bookings from as far as Leicestershire, The Midlands and the Home Counties. Widely acknowledged as one …
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair draws in visitors from across the Country Read More »
Are you descended from one of Ely’s Territorial soldiers? For nearly one hundred years men from Ely served in the Cambridgeshire Regiment or its forebears and Ely Museum would like your help identifying them in two photographs of the Ely Company. As we approach Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, find Ely Museum at Ely Market …
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For the past 66 years the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year the Carnival raised £6,500 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations. Our main beneficiaries this year were Friends of Soham Village College and Soham Food Bank who both received …
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“Don’t feed the plants!” Experience this beloved cult-classic like never before! Just in time for those dark wintery nights, Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is bringing the much-loved Little Shop of Horrors to the Maltings in Ely this November. Coming to life on stage with a live, nine-piece band, this retro sci-fi comedy musical will have …
Little Shop of Horrors takes over the Ely Maltings this November Read More »
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