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Witchford Village College celebrate Christmas Jumper Day
Fantastic day here at Witchford Village College. We have been raising money for Save the Children supporting their Christmas Jumper Day. It was also the day for Christmas Dinner and our canteen staff cooked a very tasty one (turkey with all the trimmings or vegetarian filo tart) served by the Principal, Vice Principal and Assistant …
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Gold Rush for Ely at British Rowing Indoor Championships
Members of Isle of Ely Rowing Club brought home a fantastic 14 Gold medals from the British Rowing Indoor Championships in last Saturday. Ely’s Captain, Duncan McCulloch, congratulated all who took part and said the performances from club rowers “did us all proud”. The Indoor Championships take place each year at the 2012 Olympic velodrome …
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Customers raise a toast as Anglia Wines say farewell.
Ely High Street wine merchants, Anglia Wines, has announced they are to close their doors in the New Year, as the shop’s owners return home to Australia. The shop, which specialises in fine wine, spirits, beer and cigars from across the globe has been open since 2010. Owners Kate and Matthew Street took over in …
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A Star-Studded Spectacular (Littleport’s Finest) ‘Aladdin’ Opening Night
The cast and members of The Littleport Players promised an evening to remember and boy (or girl) they sure didn’t disappoint. From the off, the room (about 120 in the audience) was filled with laughter, music, fun, surprises and a huge dusting of talent ! All the cast members were amazing and everything went to …
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Legacy of legendary Great London Plane Tree of Ely to live on thanks to King’s Ely and Barcham Trees
It’s more than 300 years old, has been hailed one of the finest in Britain and is so significant that it even has its own place in national heritage. And now, thanks to an exciting partnership between King’s Ely and Barcham Trees, the largest tree nursery of its type in Europe, the legacy of the …
Littleport Café Joins Healthier Options Award Scheme
A café in Littleport is being praised after meeting requirements to become a member of the Healthier Options scheme. Fieldside Café at Littleport Leisure Centre is celebrating becoming a Healthier Options member and as a result will be listed on the members page of the Healthier Options website and receive a certificate to display on …
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Ask for Angela Initiative Relaunched in East Cambs
Spotted in Ely yesterday (Monday) relaunched the initiative where a simple code word could help someone who feels insecure for many reasons while on a night out. With the help of East Cambridgeshire District Council and the local Police, the “Ask For Angela” initiative is to be relaunched and reintroduced into local licenced establishments over the …
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Ely School Playground to get Extreme Makeover
An Ely primary school will be getting an an extreme makeover to its outdoor space to enable children to remain more physically active – whatever the weather. Planning permission has just been approved to tarmac a section of the top field at the Lantern Community Primary School to turn it into an all-weather surface to …
St. Georges Parish Church Christmas Fayre……Complete with Elves!
The Church Christmas fayre for me, starts the beginning of the festive period. An event which is at the heart of community life. The fayre is always well attended and has many quality craft stalls, which are all unique. Many are from out of the area and belong to several specialist crafting guilds. The running …
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Ely College enhances fitness offering for students with new strength equipment
The fitness suite at Ely College has been given a welcome boost with the addition of new strength equipment donated by Life Fitness UK. Prior to the arrival of this new equipment, the fitness suite had been more geared towards cardio exercise, with a select number of weightlifting options available to students. Now equipped with …
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Local Schools Branch Out For National Tree Week
Two primary schools in East Cambridgeshire have each been awarded a new tree following a district-wide competition. Littleport Community Primary School and Robert Arkenstall Primary School in Haddenham, each submitted photographs of their favourite tree to be used in East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) Tree Strategy which was adopted in September of this year. The …
Ely College’s first Christmas Market was a gift to… and from the community
On a wet and cold Thursday evening, the people of Ely turned out in their hundreds to support their local college and small businesses. Ely College Christmas market on 29th November was a fantastic festive success, raising £1400 for their PE and Drama departments. An event set to be repeated next year! Earlier this year, …
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White Ribbon Plaque Unveiled at East Cambs
A local council which has pledged to work hard to prevent violence and harassment against women in the workplace has won accreditation for its proactive stance. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) today (Monday 26th November) unveiled their ‘White Ribbon’ plaque, which has taken pride of place in the reception of the council offices. White Ribbon, …
Win Colin, the 2 metre tall Bear who wants to Save Lives
Three Cups Walk business Pure Ely has been home to the very special guest whose mission is to now save lives. Flirty Colin the Bear is up for grabs to one lucky person in a draw to fund a new defibrillator for Ely. Standing over 2 metres tall and quite an impressive figure to move, …
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Haddenham Beer Festival Donates Funds to Local Groups
Now in it’s 5th year the Haddenham Beer Festival has raised in excess of £28,000 for local charities and good causes including in excess of £8000 in 2018! Organisations receiving cheques this year included Arthur Rank Hospice, Multiple Sclerosis Society, The Brownies, Haddenham Over 60’s Club, The Bonfire Committee, Haddenham Pre-School, Haddenham Library, Big H …
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Horsley Hale Farm Scoops Best Newcomer Prize
Wedding and Events venue, Horsley Hale Farm announced today that it has been named the Best Newcomer at the 4th Annual 4 Counties Wedding Awards. The prestigious awards, presented by Director of the National Association of Wedding Professionals, Tracey Butterfiled, recognise and reward the hard work and dedication of wedding suppliers in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire …
A Thank You from Children in Need Fundraiser
Well Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, I can’t tell you what a great time we all had on Saturday in the Children in Need Show. What a journey, from that very first day of asking Abi to be the star of a show to being the last one to walk out the front door …
Ellie the Eel Christmas Appeal
Babylon ARTS has joined the #GivingTuesday movement to encourage people in Ely to do “good stuff” in the run up to Christmas. The Ely-based arts charity is launching a Christmas Appeal to raise funds for Ellie, the infamous Eel who can be seen parading the streets of Ely each spring. Donations made to the …
Ely to Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a HUGE GIVEAWAY
Ellgia a local, community-minded recycling company has pledged to raise the profile of small businesses this Christmas. Partnering with Visit Ely, Ellgia has called upon their wide network of business contacts to seek donations to come up with a variety of free giveaways this December. Joe Hemsley-Rudd, Sales Director at Ellgia said: “We are a …
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The Prince Of Wales and The Duchess Of Cornwall to Visit Ely Markets
HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are to pay a visit to a special Ely Markets showcase, as part of a day of engagements in East Anglia. Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Market onTuesday 27th November and His Royal Highness will also visit, The Thomas Parsons’ Charity Almshouses and Ely …
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Sporting Presentation Success for Witchford Village College Pupil
A fourteen year old from Witchford Village College took centre stage at a major sporting event this week. Jess Lonnen was successful in her application as one of two young event hosts at the School Games National Summit 2018 for the Youth Sports Trust. The prestigious celebration lunch took place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry …
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Sally Gunnell OBE Leads Line-up at East Cambs Business Boost 2018
Key note speaker and Olympic champion Sally Gunnell OBE was joined by over 250 local businesses at East Cambs Business Boost 2018 held at The Hive Leisure Centre in Ely on Friday 23rd November. Business Boost is the District’s largest business to business networking event and is organised by East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) Enterprise …
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Ely Craft Spirit and Wine Festival
Following on from our hugely successful (even if we do say it ourselves!) Wine Festival in May, Ely Wine Events are proud to present our Ely Craft Spirits and Wine Festival. Join us at The Maltings (conveniently located close to the train station), Ely on Sunday 2nd December – 12:30 to 16:30 – where you will be able to …
Record number of visitors attend Ely Cathedral’s Christmas Gift & Food Fair
Ely Cathedral welcomed over 15,000 visitors to its annual Gift & food Fair last week making it record attendance for the seventh year the Fair has been taking place. Due to the event growing in size and popularity an extra day was added this year to accommodate the growth. Many stall holders sold out and …
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Highfield Ely Academy praised as a Good School in a ‘relentless cycle of improvement to achieve the very best’
In its first inspection since receiving a Good rating in 2014, Ofsted has praised Highfield Ely Academy for its clear vision, drive and unwavering determination in a strong and effective safeguarding environment. The report states: ‘Aspirations for all pupils are high. Staff encourage pupils with their learning and provide well-targeted support. Leaders ensure that …
Off to the Shed
“Off to the shed” isn’t something which my family and friends are likely to hear me call, but this week I did just that. The lure of visiting ‘The Hangar – Littleport’s Men’s Shed’ became more than tempting. I think in part, it came about as my father had never let me into his shed. …
Nationally Recognised Ely Country Park Gets New Play and Picnic Area
A nationally-accredited park in Ely has completed work on a new play and picnic area aimed at baby and toddler play. Ely Country Park, which received a Natural England accreditation earlier this year, decided to make the addition to provide an extra place for play as well as supplying further seat and shade provision in …
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Littleport Young and Old Remember (1918-2018)
This week I was allowed unique access, to visit and speak with four elderly residents at The Grange care home. This started out as a general chat, about them living during the war, history, dates and geography. It ended up being so much more…For me, it ended up being something, which will stay with me …
Ely Cathedral Supporting Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign
Ely cathedral will once again be lit purple next week as part of the national Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign. This will be the third year that the cathedral have kindly agreed to be a part of the awareness campaign. We aim to raise awareness to Pancreatic Cancer to help with early detection of …
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Ely College remembers with hundreds of handmade poppies as the Last Post is sounded
On Friday, Ely College students and staff marked the Armistice Centenary and remembrance weekend with a moving Last Post Ceremony. All 1100 students from Ely College and Bishop Laney Sixth Form gathered together as a community to show their respects for the fallen. They were joined by Mayor Rouse and representatives from the Royal British …
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Ely Cathedral’s Christmas Gift & Food Fair adds an additional day due to demand.
New for 2018: Extra day added, exciting new traders and demonstrations Now in its seventh year this popular event is widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s exceptional Christmas experiences. Over 120 bespoke stalls fill the Cathedral’s magnificent Nave, its famous Lady Chapel and a heated marquee in the grounds. In addition to shopping, visitors …
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Bookbuzz free books for Ely College students encourages a passion for reading
This week, as students at Ely College were welcomed back after the half term break, a special assembly hosted by Ms Shaw and the English department saw every Year 7 student get a FREE book. Thanks to the Bookbuzz reading programme run by the UK’s largest reading charity, Book Trust, each student was given the …
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Driving Instructors across the Country Raise Funds for Children in Need with The Big Learner Relay
Hampshire driving instructor Louise Walsh is the inspiration behind ‘The Big Learner Relay for Children in Need’ planned for November this year. This two week event, now in its fifth year, features driving instructors and pupils across the country all getting together to raise money for Children in Need. Driving Instructors will be relaying a …
Rainbow Preschool calls out for votes to bag a share of Tesco’s bag fund
Rainbow Preschool in Ely is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community projects. Three groups in every …
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Pumpkins V’s Dream Catchers
Every year we all rush out to source the biggest and best pumpkin which we can find. Eagerly dreaming up new carving ideas. Our front of house becomes full of ghouls, demons, skeletons and monsters ready to pounce on any brave trick or treaters. But is this festival for all……Not necessarily. Many children enjoy the …
1094 (City of Ely) Air Cadets install “There but not there” Tommy Silhouettes in St Andrews Church Soham
This morning as part of the 100th anniversary of the Great War armistice, 1094 (City of Ely) Air Cadets installed five of their “There but not there” Tommy Silhouettes in St Andrews Church Soham. Soham’s community groups including all four the town’s schools and the town’s church got together with the Soham branch of the …
Witchford Village College Students Enjoy Science-based Geneva Trip
A group of Witchford Village College students recently enjoyed a trip to Geneva. They visited the Palais des Nations and learnt about the current activities and history of the United Nations whilst seeing the spectacular assembly rooms. A stop at the History of Science Museum gave students an insight into the evolution of astronomy and …
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Fibre Wireless Data are Movember Men
This month Fibre Wireless Data – IP are raising funds and awareness for Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. We need your help! Please donate to support men’s health and together let us stop men from dying too young! Mr Barbers in Ely (Forehill) very kindly agreed to shave …
Little Thetford Pre-School Flying High After ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspection
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School is celebrating after being awarded a ‘top level Good’ in its recent Ofsted inspection carried out in September. The pre-school, which is open to all local 2 to 5 year olds and based in the heart of Little Thetford village, was highly praised by Ofsted inspector, Tracey Dawson, for offering families …
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Councillors pay a visit to award-winning Recycling Centre
Members from East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) were recently invited to visit an award-winning recycling company based in Lancaster Business Park. The visit is a part of a wider effort to meet with and understand the needs of businesses from across the district. Ellgia, who recently won a national award for Independent Operator of the …
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A Happy Place
When my family and I moved to Littleport 8 years ago, it didn’t take us long to find out about all the amazing events and places that Littleport has to offer. For such a geographically small place, it oozes with charm, friendliness and amenities. When you go for a walk, people often strangers, will talk …
First World War Family History Day
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding another of our popular First World War Family History Days at Ely Museum on Saturday 3rd November 2018, from 11am to 4pm. As usual this event and supporting exhibition are free for anyone to visit. In addition, this year entry to the rest of the …
Local Aussie takes on First Stage of Tour de France for Prostate Cancer
The Minster Tavern would like to introduce you to Mr David Lay. Wonderful guy, Australian, although we try not to hold that against him. Well over 6 feet tall, a gentle giant of a man currently working for the NHS having recently changed his career and retrained. He’s 46, a massive rugby fan, he seems …
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Arthur Rank Hospice’s popular Ely Festive 5K has less than 100 places left!
Ely Festive 5k is once again selling out in record time with less than 100 places remaining for festive loving fun runners. The fun run sponsored by Ward Gethin Archer and Price Bailey and organised by Arthur Rank Hospice will take place at an earlier start time of 9am, on Sunday 25 November 2018. The …
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One Project Opens another Begins – Work to commence on Underpass
Opening Ely Bypass on 31 October means work can seamlessly start on the next phase with the underpass work beginning the next morning (Thursday 1 November). Once the bypass has opened, we can close the underpass to begin working on improving access for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. This closure will also encourage drivers …
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Battle’s Over – Ely Cathedral to lead a day of commemoration
Ely Cathedral is playing its part in an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Battle’s Over takes place on November 11th 2018, with events throughout the United Kingdom and several other locations overseas, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Bermuda, France, Belgium, Canada, the United …
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Local Woman Holds Fundraiser to Fund Genetics Test
On Saturday, 17th November, local woman Tia Colcomb will be hosting a fundraising evening full of magic, music, and fun activities. Tia’s Bright Stars evening, taking place at Littleport Village Hall, will raise money for a potentially life-changing genetics test which Tia has been told by doctors will be a crucial part of her ongoing …
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Registered Charity All In Sound needs your vote!
All In Sound are delighted and very excited to be through to the Voting Stage for the Aviva Community Fund to continue to build on the work they are doing in Ely and the surrounding villages. All In Sound runs Sing! Together, a singing and music-making group for people living with dementia, memory loss and …
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Little Legs Dance the Night Away
Never one to shy away from a challenge…..the amazing Derek Timbers and his committee, at the Littleport Ex-serviceman’s Club well and truly smashed it, with the Children In Need – Family Disco, which was held on Saturday 13th October. Raising funds for the Children in Need appeal. Derek says, that this particular charity is close to his heart …
Rackhamed Up some cash for Warwick Davis’ Charity
Warwick Davis (star of films including Star Wars, Willow and Harry Potter) joined the children of Rackham C of E Primary School in Witchford today as part of Dwarfism Awareness Month. Along with his wife, he spoke to the whole school in assembly about what life is like with dwarfism and how a positive outlook …
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Total raised announced after Walk The Bridge
Over 2000 people turned up despite the wet weather to Walk the Bridge last weekend over the new Ely Southern Bypass. The event was organised by Lady Ava Paice to raise money for Mcmillan Cancer Support. The amount counted in the bucket after the event was £5,046.43. The organisers wish to offer a special thank …
Ely Cathedral Hosts Busy Skills Fair
Once again this week Ely Cathedral hosted more than one thousand school pupils to explore a range of dream jobs at an enormous Skills Fair organised by Ely College in close collaboration with The Skills Service, East Cambs District Council and Ely Schools Partnership. Students from schools and colleges across East Cambridgeshire were invited to …
Hot Dogs, Panto Dames and Potatoes!
Sixteen teams battled it out in Ely at the weekend for the annual potato race over the quarter-a-mile course, all carrying 20kg bag of spuds, all of which had been grown by different farmers in the Fens surrounding the city. A sprinkling of rain had caused a few extra nerves in the morning but it …
Be the first to drive over the New Southern Bypass as date is announced
Cambridgeshire County Council has confirmed that Ely’s Southern Bypass will now be open to traffic on October 31st 2018. The long-awaited opening of the £50 million project can’t come soon enough for many drivers who are constantly stuck in traffic trying to get into Ely via the crossings near to the station. While you can …
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Did We Predict the Future in April? Is Nando’s Coming to Ely
On April 1st this year we played an April Fools saying that Nandos was opening in Ely on that day and many fell for it, including Jane who said, “Cruel joke to play on a pregnant lady who looooooves Nandos!!” So did Spotted in Ely predict the future back then? Seems so. This is not a …
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Be One of the First to Walk Across the Bridge
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the MacMillan Walk Across the Bridge event this coming Sunday which will mark the imminent arrival of the opening of the long-awaited Ely Southern Bypass. The event has been organised by Lady Ava Paice and is available for anyone to attend between 9 am and 12 noon. Arrangements …
Witchford Village College puts students’ Future First
Former students from a Witchford state college are being asked to go back to the classroom to inspire current students to career confidence and academic success. The students past and present from Witchford Village College in Manor Road, Witchford, have joined a programme run by the national education charity Future First which helps state schools and colleges develop ‘old …
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A Great Starter to the Day at Inaugural Veterans Breakfast
The first Veterans Breakfast was held this morning (Saturday) organised by Les Wilson who was presented with the Super Breakfast. Over 50 ex-service personnel and the Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse arrived at On Par to enjoy a networking session reserved for those who served their country in any of the armed forces. Predominately Army …
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Morbagging – Ely sets a Zero Plastic Bag Free City Target
Ely is the latest city to set a target of zero plastic bags following a trend around the world by Claire Morsman over 10 years ago. The 5p plastic bag charge levied on customers has already saved potentially millions of bags going to landfill and entering into the worlds oceans. The 5p levy is to …
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Eat, drink and be merry
Since last December, bar-restaurant 11a has welcomed the people of Ely for dinner and drinks in a stylish, relaxed environment. One year on and the 11a experience is being taken to another level, with the launch of the Blue Bar at 11a. The team at 11a say ‘11a is a place for everyone. Whether you …
Ely College students showcase their design and technology learning at a key national conference.
Year 8 students from Ely College were invited to showcase their exceptional work at the Design and Technology Association conference in Birmingham on Monday 1st October. The conference aimed to influence government policy on how we train the next generation of British designers and engineers. Enjoying keynote speeches and panel discussions at the event hosted …
Standing room only at Ely Squadron
A very successful recruiting evening on Wednesday night at Ely with over 50 parents and recruits attending 1094 Squadron to find out #whatwedo The Squadron was honoured with a surprise guest appearance by The Mayor of Ely Councillor Mike Rouse who very kindly addressed both prospective recruits and their parents extolling the virtues of cadet service. …
Storm Thorgerson Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery
Arts charity planning a treat for fans of Pink Floyd, Ian Drury, Audio Slave, Biffy Clyro, 10cc, Cranberries, Steve Miller and Muse Ely-based charity Babylon ARTS is planning to stage an impressive exhibition of album art at its riverside gallery in Cambridgeshire later this year. The exhibition will be officially launched on Saturday 17th November …
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World-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings
For the last 5 years Big Fish Little Fish have put on amazing events at Alexandra Palace, The National Gallery, The V+A, Glastonbury, Bestival, Edinburgh Festival and dozens more venues across the UK and Australia. We will be celebrating 5 amazing years with a sold out event at Fabric. World-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big …
Another Successful Soham Pumpkin Fair 2018
After a frosty start, the sun soon burned through the mist for a bright Saturday in Soham. 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 the indoor competitions showing …
The Full Monty Supports Prostate Cancer UK this October
The Full Monty will be coming to the Maltings, Ely very shortly. In support of Prostate Cancer UK, Becky Green, Director stated “we are so excited for this upcoming musical…… it’s funny, upbeat and hosts a catalogue of amazing characters, both male and female. Being able to support Prostate Cancer UK through this show too, …
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Mental health awareness in Ely this October
October is a big month in mental health. Each year on the 10th is World Mental Health Day. An entire day dedicated to growing awareness of mental health issues around the globe. Talking FreELY is making October a big month for mental health in Ely too, by putting on two events. Both free of charge …
Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair Returns for its Third Year
Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair returns to the High Street on Saturday 29 September. This popular event is now in its third 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 well-being benefits of …
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Make some noise: Brand new Ely Area Music Centre will help take young musicians to the next level
A new venture for young musicians who want to take their music to greater heights by playing in a proper ensemble is being launched in Ely at the end of September. The Ely Area Music Centre starts on September 29 and will run on Saturday mornings during term time. It is open to school-age students …
Successful Community Yard Sale for Highfield Littleport Academy
On Sunday 9th September, Littleport held a community fundraiser by way of a village wide yard sale. 87 households in Littleport came together, to create one huge yard sale, complete with maps and the best walking routes. The idea was thought up by a parent group at the new Littleport, Highfield Academy. To raise some funds, …
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East Cambs Awarded with White Ribbon Accreditation
East Cambridgeshire District Council have been recognised for their work on challenging violence against women and awarded White Ribbon status by the renowned national charity. White Ribbon, whose mission is to end male violence against women, work with men and boys to challenge male cultures that lead to harassment and abuse. White Ribbon invites men …
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WVC SPARKS bus donation from Greys of Ely
Witchford Village College has taken delivery of its new SPARK bus. Grey’s Coaches of Ely have kindly donated a double decker bus that the school will be converting into an interactive learning space for its SPARK students. Mrs Georgina Wright, Assistant Principal in charge of the SPARK programme explained: “The Witchford SPARK programme is designed …
Endangered beetle hides out at WWT Welney
The Tansy beetle was thought to exist at just two sites in the UK, but has now been recorded for the first time in Norfolk, at the Welney Wetland Centre. It may be one of the smallest species on the reserve, but as far as beetles go it is one of the chunkiest around. Tansy …
Lest We Forget – Memorials Placed Around Ely
Early this morning Andy Wilson and Marc Beveridge installed the City of Ely’s “There But Not There” Memorial to our fallen comrades from the Great War. This is a joint project between the City of Ely Royal British Legion Branch and local members of The Royal British Legions National Cyclists Branch. The memorial is situated in two …
Search for the 2018 Spud Runners!
The thrilling Ely Potato Race is close again to being under starter’s orders – with the team behind the event celebrating its seventh year. The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers, is being held on October 13 and will be officially started by Mayor …
Skills Fair Returns to Ely Cathedral For Fifth Year
Back by popular demand, East Cambs Careers & Skills Fair is returning to Ely Cathedral on Tuesday 9th October. Now in its fifth year, the fair has continued to grow and draw attention from local schools and businesses alike. Last year’s event saw 800 students from schools and colleges throughout the district visit and for the first …
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Ely College students get a ‘rocking opportunity’!
Starting this term, a group of lucky Year 7 Ely College students will be benefitting from the generosity of THE LLOYD-REASON FOUNDATION. A talented delivery team of tutors will work with four selected students in Year 7 who have shown the potential and willingness to develop their interest in learning and playing a musical instrument. …
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New Community Bus Partnership – good news for Ely as improved city centre bus service begins
A new and improved bus route around the city of Ely set off today (Monday 3 September) from Market Street following a campaign by a group of local residents and councillors for a better bus service for Ely. Following the loss of the old number 15 Ely service, a group of local councillors along with …
Picnic in The Park Rocks Sutton Once Again
Saturday 1st September saw Sutton Feast’s Picnic in The Park event delight the crowds once again. This year the sun shone and hundreds of festival goers, young and old, came out to enjoy the festivities. This year the event featured 5 bands, headlined by the mighty Iron Fist!! It was a brilliant show and there …
Funding agreed to extend local urgent care improvements
Funding has been agreed by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG to extend the Local Urgent Care Services (LUCS) pilots in East Cambridgeshire and Fenland for a further year. Over the past year, the CCG has been working alongside local services and clinicians to help provide better access to urgent care services for local residents, to improve …
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‘Secondary School of the Year’ Ely College celebrates impressive GCSE results
Hot on the heels of being announced as ‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the recent Education Awards, Ely College has today built further on the huge improvements secured in 2017 with some of the best GCSE results in its history. 62 per cent of students secured grades 4-9 in both English and mathematics – …
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Hard work pays off for GCSE students at King’s Ely Senior
King’s Ely students are celebrating their GCSE results with around two thirds of all grades achieved being 9 to 6. 65 per cent of all GCSE results achieved this year were Grades 9 to 6, 22 per cent of which were Grades 9 to 8. Under the reformed GCSE marking scheme, results are awarded on …
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A Jolly story for Ely High Street
Ely is once again welcoming another independent brand to its wonderful community of small businesses. The Jolly Bobbin will be opening its doors on Chequer lane on the 25th August. Owners, Amy and Mike Jolly of Ely have been operating as The Jolly Bobbin since 2015 when Amy began making and selling baby booties and …
Bishop Laney Sixth Form Celebrates Impressive Results
Students and staff at Bishop Laney Sixth Form are celebrating today, following another excellent set of results and a 100 per cent pass rate for its vocational courses. Bishop Laney Sixth Form opened its doors in 2017 as a new collaboration between Ely College and Soham Village College to provide excellent post-16 education for students …
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King’s Ely Sixth Form students celebrate excellent A Level results
King’s Ely is celebrating some of the highest set of A Level results on record with almost half of all grades achieved being A* and As. 47 per cent of all A Level grades achieved this year were A* or A, 75 per cent were graded A* to B, 89 per cent were graded A* …
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Ely Runners Autumn Beginners’ Course
Ely Runners are pleased to announce their next 10 week beginners’ course – commencing on the 17th of September 2018. The course is run by qualified coaches and supported by established club members. It is very friendly and aimed at runners of all abilities: speedy types, long distance types, and those who want to go steady and just enjoy it! The aim …
Musical Bandstand Treat in Ely
On Saturday 25th August from 2.30 to 4.30pm Babylon ARTS will be hosting a fantastic afternoon of free live music on Ely’s Jubilee Garden’s bandstand. Bring a picnic and come along to listen to some wonderful local musicians perform in the sunshine. This year’s line up features, Josh Aitken, Alfie & Chris Williams and Karen …
Further sporting success for talented King’s Ely student Rebecca
Kings’s Ely Sixth Form student Rebecca Daniel is jubilant after being chosen to represent England Reds in the 2018 School Games. The eagerly-anticipated event, supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, is a major multi-sport event for the most talented young athletes from across the UK. Between …
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Sad day for retailers as an Ely Favourite is set to close
Mr Simms Sweet Shop on the High Street in Ely is set to close. In an announcement this morning, owner and manager David Learner said, “It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you that Mr Simms Ely will be closing soon. The combined efforts of business rates and the fading footfall on the High …
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Over £3000 given to charities from 2017 Ely Potato Race
Street Race Delivers Multiple Local Charity and School Funding. The streets of Ely were lined with over 1,000 spectators and watched by over 7,000 people online through our live stream, the Isle of Ely Produce organisers of the annual Potato Race on the streets of Ely have today announced the beneficiaries of the charity proceeds …
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Ely Makers Family Fun Day
Ely Makers hosted its Family Fun Day last Sunday at the City of Ely Bowls Club near the Paradise Centre. The event, which was open to Ely Makers and the public, attracted over 60 people with an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Electronics and Maths) and art whether they were total novices or professionals in …
Soham Groups Benefit from the Carnival Atmosphere
For the past 65 years, the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year The Carnival raised £7500.00 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations. Our main beneficiaries this year were the 3 Primary schools in Soham. St Andrews, The Shade and The …
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Soopa Doopa Spartans
Following the pairs participation in the Obstacle Race “Nuclear Rush” to raise awareness for Action of Addiction, Soopa Doopas’ Jake Scott-Paul and mate Matt Lucas were at it again, this time taking on the “Super” Spartan Race, which involved 10 miles and 28 plus obstacles. Jake has been taking part in these events to help …
Another Year for Ely’s Green Flags
Keep Britain Tidy’s green flags will continue to fly high in Jubilee Gardens and Ely Country Park thanks to the hard work of volunteers and East Cambridgeshire District Council’s open spaces team. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have received recognition from Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award for 2018 this week, which recognises them …
King’s Ely raises more than £3,000 for Hope 4 Malawi charity
King’s Ely students have raised over £3,000 for a charity working to relieve poverty in Southern Africa. Each year, the boys in Osmond House at King’s Ely Senior choose a different charity or organisation to support and over the last 12 months they have been taking part in a wide variety of fundraising activities in …
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Witchford’s ‘Oscars’ Awards Evening 2018
Witchford Village College’s ‘Oscars’ Awards Ceremony took place on 19 July 2018. It was attended by students and their families who were given the full red-carpet treatment. Students had been nominated for awards by College staff in recognition of their achievements throughout the academic year. Two awards were presented for each subject area, with students …
10 years on and Ely College students still taking on the Jurassic Coast to raise money for Local Charity
In July 2008, a small group of students from Ely College took part in the first Dorset Walk. Ten years later, the students of Ely College are still supporting the event and The Malcolm Whales Foundation, it what is going from strength to strength. The walk, which is organised by The Malcolm Whales Foundation, has …
Annual “Art in Wood” Exhibition
We’re hosting our annual “Art in Wood” exhibition & sale from 18 – 27 August at the Cathedral Centre (opposite the beautiful Ely Cathedral) – CB7 4EW. Entrance is free, so do pop in and see what it’s all about. Our members will be submitting lots of their pieces and giving the public a chance …
50 cyclists raise over £15,000 by cycling 200 miles in one day In aid of East Anglia Air Ambulance & Beads of Courage
Over fifty cyclists from Ely’s Octagon Cycling Club have successfully pedalled 200 miles each in one day, raising money for two local charities. ‘The Double Ton’ followed a route from Ely, taking in Swaffham, Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Stowmarket and returned to Ely after 12 hours of riding in extremely hot conditions. The fundraising group set …
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