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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Find Ely Museum at Ely Market on Saturday 9th November Read More »
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 …
Soham Carnival Donate Funds Back into the Community Read More »
“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 »
Isle of Ely Primary School invites the growing local community to join in an evening of fireworks, food, drinks and seasonal treats on Friday 1st November 2019. Doors open at 5.30pm. Wrap up warm and sample some delicious, festive hot drinks, tasty hot dogs, or other seasonal treats as you wait for the fireworks display …
Fireworks Extravaganza at Isle of Ely Primary School Read More »
Members of communities throughout the district came together last week to learn how to support vulnerable people in their local area and spot the signs of suspicious behaviour. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership held a Community Eyes and Ears convention on Thursday 24th October at Ely Cathedral. The event included speeches from the Lord-Lieutenant’s …
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On Wednesday 30th October, Babylon Gallery will open a short, special exhibition of work created by some of its staff and volunteers. The gallery will host the work of 12 artists; showcasing glassware, photography and paintings, most of them for sale, with a percentage of the proceeds going to support the charity’s work. Claire Somerville, …
Celebrating our home-grown talent at Babylon Arts Read More »
The wait is nearly over…..Art Unequalled returns for the 9th year for its Winter Show on the 2nd and 3rd November at The Maltings, Ely! The format that visitors have grown to love will continue with 45 of the highest quality artists and craftsmen from across the country presenting their handmade creations direct to the public. There …
Over 750 people were treated to spectacular performances of the dance/circus show ‘Moon’ peformed by 2FacedDance, in Ely Market Square on 23rd October. ‘Moon’ was presented by The Library Presents, led by Cambridgeshire County Council and was also part of Babylon ARTS’ Leap into Dance project, both funded by Arts Council England. The team worked closely with Ely Markets to put on …
If you need to be seen by a healthcare professional, would you rather travel further for a specialist appointment, but be seen quicker, or wait longer, but be seen locally? This is just one of the questions that the people responsible for buying NHS services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be asking local people as …
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A remote island. A millionaires’ mansion. Ten guests. And then there were none… Ten strangers are brought together to a remote island for a seemingly innocent house party. Each of them hides a dark secret, and one by one they pay the ultimate price for their past mistakes. But who is orchestrating their descent into …
‘And Then There Were None’ brought to life – and death – by Ely Amateur Dramatic Society Read More »
One of Ely’s best loved festivals makes a welcome return on Saturday, now in its 20th year. Held on Palace Green, opposite Ely Cathedral, Ely’s Apple Festival will once again be joining in with the National Apple Day celebrations by providing a whole host of apple related competitions, activities and wares. Running from 10 am …
As the first flakes of snow fall in Arctic Russia, migration has begun for the Bewick’s swans, but how many of them will make the journey all the way to the UK? Whilst the birds move south through Russia they are at the very start of a 2,500 mile journey which will take them weeks, …
Widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s exceptional Christmas shopping experiences, Ely Cathedral are preparing for the popular Christmas Gift & Food Fair with some exciting new additions for 2019. Several new traders will make up over 100 handpicked stalls located inside Ely’s magnificent medieval nave. Amongst those to catch your attention as you browse …
New traders and exciting activities announced for the 2019 Christmas Gift & Food Fair Read More »
A bumper crowd lined the streets despite the rain as the teams smashed it over a half mile potato racecourse in Ely high st. The Ely Potato Race akin to Monaco is the most famous potato street race in the world, and one of the quirkiest events in the UK! A two-man Atrium gym team …
Residents across the district are being invited to learn how to protect vulnerable members of their community. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership has organised a Community Eyes and Ears event to help keep vulnerable people safe as well as educate residents on reporting suspicious behaviour. The event, being held at Ely Cathedral in October, …
Have Your Eyes and Ears Open to Support Your Neighbours Read More »
Remembrance Service – Sunday 10th November 2019 – Route Amendment We welcome all people in Ely to join us at the Cathedral on Sunday 10th November 2019 for a spectacular and very moving service, as well as a march through town, parade and Act of Remembrance in the Market Square. This year due to constraints …
Remembrance Service & Armistice Service this November Read More »
This half-term Ely Markets is hosting a spectacular dance and circus event for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘Moon’ by the 2Faced Dance Company on Wednesday 23rd October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and The Library Presents as part of …
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Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair returns to the High Street on Saturday 19th October. This popular event is now in its fourth year and brings together some of the region’s most vibrant and innovative vegan traders and producers. Soak up the atmosphere, try some delicious food and discover more about the health and wellbeing benefits of …
Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair Returns for Its Fourth Year Read More »
A ladies shopping and pampering night is being organised in Little Downham to raise awareness and much needed funds for Petals, the baby loss charity that has been forced to suspend services due to lack of funding from the NHS. Laura Warner, a Risk Co-ordinator at Eazipay Ltd in Ely, is organising the event, which …
Ladies Night Aims to Raise Funds for Baby Loss Charity Read More »
Building on the success of this year’s Isle of Ely Arts Festival, the organisers are busy planning an exciting programme for June 2020 on the theme of ‘Carnival’. Plans so far include a big community concert in the Cathedral involving lots of children and musicians from local orchestras performing music from The Carnival of Animals, …
Carnival Theme for the 2020 Isle of Ely Arts Festival Read More »
After a challenging week, Saturday 28th September dawned with the promise of little or no rain for Soham. Despite blustery winds, competition entries flooded in throughout the morning as gigantic pumpkins, enormous sunflowers and other various shapes of vegetable arrived at the Recreation Ground. Decorated cakes, floral arrangements, art and poetry were also entered into …
Soham Pumpkin Fair has been running since 1975 and is held annually on the last Saturday in September. Every year we raise money for local charities, while providing the community with an enjoyable day out. In the morning, between 9.30-11.30, we are busy booking in entries for our various competitions; then in the afternoon we …
More than 180 children sang to their heart’s content at King’s Ely’s annual Choral Day. The event, now in its twelfth year, saw music-loving pupils from nine different preparatory and primary schools coming together to sing at King’s Ely and Ely Cathedral on September 17th. Activities for the day were led by renowned conductor and …
Pupils have their voices well and truly heard at King’s Ely Choral Day Read More »
For all those people who expressed an interest in a new Ballroom/Latin Social Dance recently on Spotted in Ely. I’m pleased to announce that the details of the very first StrictELY Social Dance event are ready to share. An informal evening with a modern playlist to suit a variety of Ballroom and Latin styles.Professional dance …
After the success of our March event, Ely Tigers RUFC are once again hosting a charity Ladies Day on September 28th in aid of Breast Cancer Now. We would love to see as many members of our local community there as possible. As well as a delicious afternoon tea, prosecco and rugby, we will be …
The Ely Potato Race is close again to being under starter’s orders – with the team behind the event once again on the lookout for runners! The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers is being held on October 12 and will be officially started …
Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring as she started out: One woman, …
Miranda Sykes 2019 ‘Behind the Wall’ Solo UK Tour Read More »
For over 30 years Ely Cathedral has hosted an annual service in celebration of animals. This year there will be a special tribute to one of Ely’s most notable residents, Garfield the cat, who sadly died in July. The author Cate Caruth, who’s published book, ‘What’s That doing there?’, is a collection of short stories …
Animal Service to include special ‘Garfield’ tribute Read More »
This weekend is Open Heritage Weekend in Ely! Where you can visit some of Ely’s oldest buildings for FREE! “The City of Ely is steeped in history and is proud of its strong heritage with the largest collection of monastic buildings in private dwelling in Europe. It is therefore fitting that we join in with …
RunTogether was devised by England Athletics to help promote mental wellbeing, to break down the stigma around mental health, and to support people of all levels to get running – RunAndTalk is for people of any running ability. Ely Runners is hosting a session on 26th September 2019. We will be meeting in the upstairs …
Cambridgeshire born actor Himesh Patel, is coming to Ely Cinema on Wednesday 11th September, for Babylon ARTS’ screening of Yesterday – Danny Boyle’s hit film, which stars Himesh Patel alongside Lily James. Himesh has been supporting the Save Ely Cinema campaign, making a short film to help raise awareness. Since launching the campaign in April, …
Star of Summer Hit Film – ‘Yesterday’ Himesh Patel Coming to Ely Cinema Read More »
You’re living in a global centre for new discoveries. In our area, right now, people are finding ways to personalise medicine for each patient, they’re measuring how obesity could affect your children, and discovering new ways to help our bodies fight disease and much more. Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September are your chance to …
LifeLab is Coming! Join Us in September to Make New Discoveries Read More »
CAP Money Students is a short, practical course that will put students in control of their finances while they are at university. It teaches the CAP Money Course alongside vital information about student debt. Students face one of the biggest budgeting challenges out there, an irregular income of termly loans/grants, long summer holidays with no …
Graduates from the most recent Ely Runners Beginners course completed Littleport parkrun today. Ely Runners club members and coaches came out in full support of the beginners, who ran superbly, and demonstrated just how far they have come over the last ten weeks. Well done all! For information about Littleport parkrun see: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/littleport/ The next …
Ely Runners Beginners Graduate at Littleport parkrun Read More »
This weekend is the last chance to see the extraordinary mathematical art of Chris Koster in Ely’s Babylon Gallery. The gallery’s Summer Selected Exhibition is featuring three works from Koster’s Cambridge exhibition Infinite Realm. Koster’s paintings have been variously described as baffling, unique, beautiful and thoroughly arresting, and hailed in the press as a new art form. They are created …
Last Chance to See Chris Koster’s Mathematical Art in Ely Read More »
Talented actors and actresses from King’s Ely achieved the ultimate accolade – a 5* review – at this summer’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe with their gritty and original production, Ugly Youth. “A theatrical triumph in every respect” and “an energetic piece, undertaken with enthusiasm and panache by its talented, young cast”, are among sterling comments made …
King’s Ely Drama team earns 5* review at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 Read More »
Join the Ely Guild of Woodturners at this year’s ‘Art In Wood’ exhibition which will be held at the usual Ely Cathedral Conference Centre (opposite the magnificent Ely Cathedral – CB7 4EW) from the 17th through to the 26th August 2019. Entrance is free, so do pop in and see what it’s all about. Our …
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Littleport parkrun held a special parkrun today to coincide with Pride in Ely, inviting parkrunners to run wearing bright clothes. A fantastic time was had by all. You can read the run report here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/littleport/news/2019/08/10/run-the-rainbow-clare-andrews/ Everybody is always welcome at parkrun, which is a free, weekly, timed 5-kilometre run. Come and join us and enjoy …
Littleport ‘Run the Rainbow’ parkrun for Pride in Ely Read More »
Last week Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club celebrated its second Birthday at the Paradise Centre in Ely they kindly shared their Birthday celebrations with us. After building our club from scratch we have now reached the start of our 3rd year! 🙈 Thank you to the over 700 skaters that have come along to our lessons …
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Saturday August 3rd saw Ely Library once again transformed into a market space for talented stallholders selling a diverse range of highly skilled and beautiful works at our Lughnasadh Craft Fair! Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season and celebrates the plentiful first fruits and grains of the Celtic year. Thus we showcased a …
On Thursday 25th July we attended the Megahertz Electric Vehicle Open day on Lancaster Way Business Park with members of Eco Ely. The morning consisted of listening to various speakers from Megahertz, Mercedes Benz and EV-Box who all shared information about the future of electric vehicles and how the technology is developing and changing quickly …
Ely Cathedral’s Octagon Tower will be lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride in Ely 2019. On August 9th and 10th, the Octagon tower will display rainbow lights to show its support for “all God’s children”. Ely’s second ever Pride Festival will take place on August 10th outside the Maltings. The Very Reverend Mark …
Following on from Ely Perspective’s successful Then & Now exhibition in June, at which old photos of Ely shops were displayed juxtaposed with current photos taken from the same angle, we are beginning a new project to capture people’s memories of Ely from days gone by. We were delighted to see visitors to the exhibition …
2019 is shaping up to be quite a year for one of Ely’s key visitor attractions, Oliver Cromwell’s House. It began with the opening of their new refurbishment by Earl Spencer back in March as a result of funding from the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development. The former home of the Lord Protector and …
Ely Markets will host their Summer Lates event on Friday 26th July. This is the first of two dates with street food, live music and fun activities for all the family. “Come and join us for our mini-festival in the market place,” says Emma Grima, Commercial Director of East Cambridgeshire District Council. “The fun kicks …
Prospects Trust Unwrapped, in partnership with Lighthouse Ely, are hosting a tabletop 2nd hand Toy Sale on 20th July 2019, from 11.30am to 2pm at their new shop location, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG. With the start of the school summer holidays, Prospects Trust wanted to share its eco-aims with the younger generation. Prospects …
Eco-friendly Farm Shop Bringing The Zero Waste Revolution to Ely Helps Re-love The Toys Read More »
An 8-week ‘Exploring What Matters’ course will be running at Ely Cathedral conference centre this September. The content has been developed by Action for Happiness, a national charity who aim to create a happier world, by sharing ways in which people can take action for their own wellbeing and that of their community. The Happy …
An extraordinary art work by the renowned street artist, Banksy, will be on temporary display in Ely Cathedral during the summer months. The Grappling Hook (2017) is an original piece signed by the artist, and is presented in the form of a large crucifix with 3 steel grapples and over 4 metre length of knotted …
Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den winner, Levi Roots, is confirmed as headline speaker at East Cambs Business Boost 2019 alongside Google and ex- Special Forces’ Jem Hills. Annual business event East Cambs Business Boost, which is now in its third year, has been created by East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire Chambers of …
Levi Roots Confirmed as Headline Speaker at East Cambs Business Boost 2019 Read More »
The Prospects Trust will open its GREEN grocery, Farm Food Servery and Refill Larder this September in Ely. Eager to fundraise for the first stock of the shop and to create a series of Eco/Local events, Eco Ely, Spotted in Ely and the expertise of Ely Swishers have come together to host the first fun …
On Saturday 6th July residents from Ely had a ‘Tea Street Party’ to celebrate 70 years of Mayfield Close. Margherita one of the organisers of the event told us, “What a tremendous day was spent with our fantastic neighbours! Gorgeous people, lovely food and a very special visit. Thank you to the Mayor of Ely …
Celebrating Community and Urban Development in Ely 1949-2019 Read More »
The City of Ely Flower Club (East of England) chose the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust (BIRT) at Fen House, Ely for their Charity 2019. At their Open Evening in June they raised £150 and Roxanne Rolland and Lisa Thompson from BIRT were invited to attend their Annual Show on 4th July to talk to Members …
Join us at our volunteer recruitment days on Thursday 18th July, 3-8pm or on Saturday 20th July 11am-4pm to learn more about the volunteer roles we have on offer and see how you can help us to create an exciting new museum and brilliant activities and events for all ages in Ely. This is a …
Ely Museum needs your help! Exciting volunteer opportunities Read More »
Almost 500 parents and community members turned out at The Peterborough Theatre this Tuesday as Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) brought together 11 of its schools in a regional Performing Arts Festival. Over 360 students from 11 CMAT schools performed to a jampacked audience of friends, family and the local community at The Peterborough Theatre …
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This Sunday (7th July) will see the 41st Aquafest along the riverside in Ely. Since its commencement in 1978 it has grown from a very small event into a magnificent riverside gala for all the family. The event is run by the two Rotary Clubs in Ely and takes place on Lavender Green, Jubilee Gardens and …
Ely Netball Club are opening its doors to new members in support of England Netball’s BIGGEST SUMMER OF NETBALL. The national team, England Roses, will be competing in the Netball World Cup, taking place 12th – 22nd July in Liverpool. The tournament welcomes sixteen nations of elite professional netballers and will highlight women’s sport. To …
Viva Arts and Community Group, Soham, are currently preparing to take two full scale comedy-musicals; ‘A Slice of Saturday Night’ and ‘Sister Act’, to the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Over 70 people will be travelling together from Soham to Edinburgh including performers, musicians, backstage volunteers and creative professionals- each volunteering their time …
Viva Soham hit the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival with two musicals Read More »
Roll Up! Roll Up! Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School will open its doors on Saturday 29th June for its first-ever Summer Fete. Whether you live in Little Thetford or not, you are all warmly invited to a day of fun and frolics on the recreation ground in Little Thetford from 11am; with entertainment from Isle of …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Host Summer Fete Read More »
The Lantern School held their first Arts Festival last week. During the Arts Festival the children enjoyed dance workshops with Vanessa and Sarah from The Lane Academy, drama with Ellis, Donna and Callie and an introduction to the ukulele with Nick. The school were also very lucky to have local artists Megan Brewis and Debbie …
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Two years on from the first event, Talking FreELY will be holding another public event at Ely Cathedral Conference Centre on Saturday 6th July from 9.30 until 12.30. The event aims to raise awareness of mental health, and provide information to people about where they can get help if they need it. As always, there …
The 6th Mental Health Awareness event for Talking FreELY this July Read More »
The Wilburton Beer Festival team are making last minute preparations for their 21st Charity Festival this coming weekend (22nd and 23rd June). Highlights include a selection of over 50 craft Beers and Ciders, Pimms, Prosecco, a Gin tent and an incredible band line up including Special Groove, Blue Thunder and Sabretooth Timmy. The family festival …
Isle of Ely Primary School – famous for its ‘more-than-a-school-fete’ summer shindigs – will be opening its gates to the local community for Isle Fest 2019, a festival of family fun, on 6th July 2019, 11am – 3pm. The Isle of Ely PTA is firing on all cylinders to deliver a 2019 line-up full of …
Isle Fest 2019 brings festival of family fun to Ely Read More »
The Festival enters its second week with an abundance of arts and culture on offer locally. Catch The Festival Players in ‘Groping for Words’ by Sue Townsend at two village venues this week. First performed in 1983 when Margaret Thatcher was in power, the problems of adult literacy the play explores are still here a generation later. The …
Local artist, Ted Coney will be working in a pop-up studio in the main courtroom on his latest painting ‘Who Stole The Toothpaste?’ Visitors will also be able to see sketches made in the courtroom and cells over the last year. Ted’s painting shows how his family lost a fortune over a hundred years ago. …
A super singing opportunity for Sing! Choirs during May, which saw them being conducted by Call The Midwife star Cliff Parisi, turned into an amazing way to raise funds for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Kathryn Rowland, MD for Sing! Choirs says “We were delighted to be singing for the StarShine Night Walk supporting Arthur …
Babylon ARTS, is to host a major selling exhibition of original prints and drawings by John Piper from 22nd June to 14th July at their riverside gallery in Ely. Piper is recognised as one of the great British artists of the 20th century and this exhibition, curated by Goldmark Gallery, will feature the full range of …
Babylon ARTS, Ely to stage major John Piper Selling Exhibition opening 22nd June Read More »
One of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is being staged at King’s Ely in June. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, who are celebrating their 15th birthday this year and an amazing 425 years since the original company was first created, are bringing the hugely popular open-air production to the picturesque gardens of King’s …
Don’t miss magical production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at King’s Ely Read More »
This year’s festival themed ‘Landscapes of Life’ features an unmissable programme of art, performance, music, literature & free events. The festival launches on Friday 14 June with ‘An Evening with Wendy Cope OBE in conversation with Jeremy Sallis’. The evening will include poetry readings from Wendy who will be joined by BBC presenter Jerermy for …
Isle of Ely Arts Festival Launches with Award Winning Poet Wendy Cope Read More »
Art Unequalled on the 1st and 2nd June will be held at the same beautiful backdrop of The Malting’s set on the Riverside in Ely. The format that visitors have grown to love will continue with 45 of the highest quality artists and craftsmen from across the country presenting their handmade creations direct to the …
Art Unequalled Returns to The Maltings this Weekend Read More »
A group of six gardens will be opening to visitors on Sunday 9th June 2019 in Ely, Cambridgeshire as part of the National Garden Scheme. A delightful and varied group of 6 gardens will be opening their gates to visitors again in Ely on Sunday 9thJune, as part of the National Garden Scheme. The National …
We held our latest: Pink Chair Engagement (PCE) event today on the green opposite St George’s Church in Littleport. We are popping up throughout Littleport, crafting, chatting and engaging. The project aims to take back areas which have become known for anti-social behaviour. So the area starts to have a new positive identity. Filled with community …
Founded by an Ely native and now professional wrestler, the all new Pro Wrestling Ambush brings a new form of live entertainment suitable for all the family to the people of Ely and the surrounding communities at great value. Featuring both UK and international wrestling stars, some of whom you can see now on the …
Brand new Pro Wrestling promotion brings UK’s best to Ely Beet Club Read More »
Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is an amateur Musical Theatre Company based in Ely and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company was originally thought up by Graham Fletcher and his wife Janet in 1968 and was predominately made up of RAF personnel from The Princess of Wales Hospital. They wanted to perform a production …
Thirteen mixed teams from around East Anglia arrived at Ely Outdoor Sports Association on Friday 17th May 2019 to set up camp in preparation for the start of Ely City Hockey Club’s annual hockey tournament on Saturday morning. Organised by Gemma Neal, Sophie Robb and Natalie Jones, the tournament had a Wild West theme this …
Ely City Hockey Club’s Annual Tournament Raises £1735 Read More »
This years Soham Carnival takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2019 with a full programme of events! On Arena 1 & 2 from 9am – 1.00pm is the Traditional Heavy Horse Show, followed by the judging of the parade floats at 1.45 pm. The parade starts at 1.00pm from Holmes Lane through the …
Soham Carnival 2019 – 66 Years of Family Fun Raising Money for the Local Community Read More »
Want to travel the world without leaving Cambridgeshire? Just head to Ely Markets. Ely’s weekly markets regularly feature a diverse mix of street food, produce and gifts from across the globe. This bank holiday weekend, the regular traders will be joined by the Flavours of the World market, returning for its 15th year. Ely’s Market …
Flavours of the World at Ely Markets – Late May Bank Holiday Weekend Read More »
This coming Friday, Fenland Chronic illnesses support group will be 3 years old! Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a heart issue, Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. My whole life in an instant came crashing down. Everything rapidly became difficult, particularly my mobility, dexterity and memory. I had so many questions. So I looked for ways …
Fenland Chronic Illnesses Support Group Celebrates its 3rd Birthday Read More »
It started when someone glanced at a notice board in the Plough pub on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon and declared, “I can do that”, followed by further cries of “what a great idea” and “count me in” being heard from around the bar. What they are agreeing to do, is to jump out …
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As part of Local and Community History Month, Ely Library is hosting a lively gathering of local history and heritage experts who will help you explore your roots and learn to see your community in a new light. From archaeology to family history, landscape to landmarks, and much more in between, prepare to be inspired …
The Prospects Trust is looking to extend its reach and expand its horizons. Celebrating its 30th anniversary later this year, the organic farm that provides work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities is planning to open a really GREEN grocery shop and needs your help. Come and meet the team behind Prospects Trust unwrapped and …
On Saturday 11th May, Wicken Beer Festival is back for it’s 16th year. Sabertooth Timmy will be returning after their superb performance last year in the rain to headline a fun night full of classic rock covers. The female fronted band provide their own twist on rock’s most iconic songs; ranging from Aerosmith, The Killers, …
Young people with visual and hearing impairments, as well as dozens of others from local schools, will be bringing the sounds of a Rio Carnival to Ely’s Eel Day celebrations this weekend with a live samba performance. About 150 young people, some of whom have difficulties hearing or seeing, will be leading the festival-opening Eel …
Ely Sinfonia and Kings Lynn Festival Chorus wind up Ely’s Eel Day with one of the best-loved Requiems ever written Two of East Anglia’s most vibrant community organisations join forces in Ely Cathedral on Saturday 4th May to perform one of the most loved Requiems ever written, bringing Ely’s annual Eel Day to a magnificent …
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Rock Vox Choir are hard at work rehearsing for their most ambitious concert to date supporting two Cancer charities very close to our hearts: Macmillan Cancer Support and the Cambridge Cancer Centre. With so many members and their families affected by this awful disease and a particularly tough 2018 for one very special member who …
Ely is preparing itself once again for its four day extravaganza to celebrate the origins of the humble eel. Organised by the Visit Ely team, Ely’s Eel Festival Weekend runs from 3rd to 6th May. This year, as always, we see the return of the Eel Food Safari which runs all weekend where a selection …
Our annual Tractor Run takes place this Sunday 28th April, with a large entry of tractors which will be leaving the museum at intervals from approximately 11.00am onward. Then making their way via Great Fen Road and Hasse Road to the A142, a short trip on the A142 before turning left to Isleham Mill Street, …
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