On Easter Sunday, Tesco in Ely held a Charity Car Boot Sale in its car park. Julia Hamit, Community Champion for Tesco told us, “The car boot was fantastic and we raised £555 for charity! I’d like to thank everyone who came and Lisa Sharman for refreshments. We had 44 stalls booked in before the …
Ely Squadron’s senior cadet, Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue has returned home after a week away with the Army Cadets on The Saint Martins Plain Army Training Ground. Flight Sergeant Donoghue was joined by four other Air Cadets from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing:Cpl Hope (Spalding) SquadronCdt Paszka (Holbeach) SquadronCpl Fletcher (Cranfield) Squadron and Sgt Keenan (Linton) …
Beds and Cambs Cadets Presented with Army Cadet Force Awards Read More »
A group of King’s Ely rowers spent the first week of their Easter break improving their skills on the waters in Western Portugal. The climate and weather conditions were far from exotic however, as the students faced strong winds and heavy rain every day during their trip, which saw 26 students from Years 9-13 at …
King’s Ely Students head to Portugal for Easter Rowing Camp Read More »
Children at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery had a very special visitor as part of their Easter preparations in the form of an adorable donkey called Daisy! Liz Wright, a Welfare Adviser from the Donkey Sanctuary, popped into school with Daisy, one of her rescue donkeys, for a special outdoor worship themed around Easter. Pupils …
Daisy the Donkey goes down a storm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery Read More »
Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, Ely Sailing Club is inviting you, your family and your friends to come and try sailing for FREE this Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019.Whether you’re completely new …
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King’s Ely students have helped to put a smile on the face of local people in need by donating Easter eggs to their local Foodbank. Girls in Withburga House at King’s Ely Senior decided to collect Easter eggs to donate to Ely Foodbank again this year in time for the Easter weekend. As ever, students, …
King’s Ely students donate Easter eggs to local Foodbank Read More »
Sergeant Emily Pieters from 1094 Squadron (City of Ely) Air Cadets has been canoeing along the Little Ouse river for her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Practice Expedition. For 3 days and 2 nights, she and her team were completely self sufficient as they paddled between Thetford and Denver. The practice expedition is like a …
Good luck to Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue from Ely Air Cadets as he sets off with just 4 other Air Cadets all from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing to join 300 senior army cadets to one of the UK’s Army Training Grounds for a week of adventure under the stars. The Flight Sergeant was joined by …
The latest beginners’ course delivered by Ely Runners has concluded, resulting in a group of local people running great 5K times. The course focussed on sound form and posture, pacing, breathing and interval work, among other aspects of running for beginners and those returning to running. Many of the course participants shaved minutes off their …
King’s Ely Sixth Form student Luna Guo has been announced as the winner of this year’s Ilford Photo UK Student Photographer of the Year Competition. In what is now the competition’s ninth year, photography students from across the UK were tasked with creating a black and white (B&W) image that encapsulates an inspiring line from …
A King’s Ely student wins photography competition for second year running! Read More »
Ten of King’s Ely’s and Ely Cathedral’s newest probationer choristers have been officially installed. The choristers were installed during what was a very special Mothering Sunday Eucharist at the Cathedral, attended also by three junior probationers to mark the completion of the first stage in their chorister journey. It was also the final weekend that …
Day to remember as new Cathedral Choristers are officially installed Read More »
King’s Ely Junior pupils attended the inspiring DigiGirlz Day at Microsoft Research Cambridge – and picked up a prize. DigiGirlz Days are being held at Microsoft hubs across the globe and are designed to provide school-age girls with a better understanding of what a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is like. The …
King’s Ely students on top form at Microsoft Research Cambridge’s DigiGirlz Day Read More »
A day trip to London on Sunday for some of Ely’s younger Air Cadets visiting the RAF Museum Hendon. The cadets spent the day touring six hangars of Aircraft, interactive exhibits and personal accounts telling the story of the Royal Air Force from its beginnings to present day and into the future. All agreed it …
Ely Hereward Rotary Club are running an Easter raffle again this year at a number of local outlets to raise money for local charities and good causes. This year we have a mixture of Easter Eggs and Giant Chocolate Rabbits – why not buy a ticket for both of them! They are made by local …
The 12 & Under 10is Academy team defeated the Cambourne LTC team on Saurday in a shoot out tie-break. The “Team Tennis” competition consisted of 4 single matches and 2 doubles. With some of the first team players away for Easter, 10is Academy had to field players from 1 and 2 age groups below; yet …
Parliament was due to be not sitting next week but with the on-going negotiations of Brexit, the House of Commons and MP’s will be required to open and attend. This means that the open meetings arranged with Lucy Frazer MP in Ely and Soham will now be postponed and the events created for the meeting …
Notice of Postponement of Open Meetings with Lucy Frazer MP Read More »
Here are a few photos from last night’s recruitment evening at Ely Squadron. As well as welcoming potential new recruits we also had two ex members of the Squadron come along to see how the Air Cadets have changed in the intervening 50 years since they joined. Ely’s Mayor Mike Rouse also attended and following …
Back by popular demand. A chance to re-enter the absurd world of Mack Mathod Cereal Absurdist. Press release in the words of Mack Mathod: My work, whether performed or constructed, is in the tradition of the Surrealists, Dadaists, the Theatre of the Absurd and post Russian Revolutionary writers and performers. I strive to reintroduce humour …
The Absurd World of Mack Mathod : Cereal Absurdist Read More »
A Teacher from King’s Ely has won an award in recognition of his passion for promoting internet and digital safety among pupils, parents and staff. Dan Everest, who is Head of Computing and Digital Innovation at King’s Ely Junior, has been awarded a ‘Digital Leaders Star Teacher Award’ by Childnet International, an organisation which works …
International award for dedicated King’s Ely teacher Read More »
The Ely Guild of Woodturners are hosting their annual “Woodturning Hands-On Day” on Saturday 13th April. If you’ve ever wondered what woodturning is all about, then here’s your chance to pop along and discover more about this wonderful craft. Entry is free! Fancy having a go yourself? Well, you are certainly welcome to do so, …
The High Street based cafe and take-away, Tea for Two has taken steps to remove plastics from its business. Removing plastics is a cultural change that many businesses around the world are doing to become more friendly to our planet. From compostible cups and lids to wooden cutlery. From paper straws to bleach free napkins. …
Tea for Two leads the way in enviro-friendly products Read More »
Well done to newly qualified Leading Cadet Joshua Omer who was awarded his classification badge tonight and well done to First Class Cadet Polly Nickless who was awarded her blue powered flying wings tonight and her youth first aid badge. Also our recruit flight spent the evening working on their initial expedition training by practicing …
Pupils at King’s Ely Acremont were in their element showing their grandparents around their classrooms and some of the many things they have learned. The special Grandparents’ Afternoon welcomed a large gathering of grandmas and grandpas of Reception age pupils into school. The visitors enjoyed a fun phonics lesson and some Spanish singing with the …
Smiles all round at King’s Ely Acremont’s Grandparents’ Afternoon Read More »
Ely Tigers travelled across to Suffolk for their last away game of the season, as they face Woodbridge, knowing nothing more than win would keep the pressure on the league leaders, again Tigers were forced to make changes to their 15, but the changes didn’t hinder the side. Inside the opening five minutes Ely had …
Five A Level Photography students from King’s Ely have been shortlisted for prizes in two prestigious competitions. Luna Guo, 18, has been shortlisted for top prize in this year’s UK ILFORD PHOTO Student Competition, entitled ‘Reading between the Lines’, which celebrates students using black and white film. Orla Simpson, 18, Charlie Watson, 17, Fiona Fung, …
Sixth Form Photography students in running for national prizes Read More »
Following on from the recycling story we put out last week, ‘East Cambs Follows in Walkers Footsteps to Deliver New Recycling Scheme’ We got in touch with Kathy Murray in Soham who is already making it easier for locals to recycle. Kathy told us: “I have been a member of Terracycle since November 2018, initially …
Earlier this season we were approached by our club physio Paul Forsdick to see if we were interested in helping out a club from Cyprus his brother had links to. Paul has been a part of the club for several years and his brother (Melvyn) plays for Larnaca. The kit was assembled by Adrian Storey, …
Nando’s have formally announced this morning that the store on Ely’s Leisure Village is to open on April 24th. 1 year and 24 days after we set the cat among the pigeons in Ely with our April Fools prank about the store opening that day. It is the last unit to be sold on the …
Our prediction becomes reality on April 24th as the final unit at Ely Leisure opens Read More »
King’s Ely was delighted to welcome British professor and television presenter, Professor Lord Robert Winston, into school to talk to excited students and staff. Lord Winston hosted the school’s Osmond Lecture on March 15th, an annual event established and endowed by the Old Eleans’ Club to commemorate the career of Leonard Osmond, who was a …
Professor Lord Robert Winston hosts annual King’s Ely Osmond Lecture Read More »
A plethora of progressive training syllabus awards were presented on Monday night at Ely Squadron with half of the Squadron receiving badges and certificates: 2 Institute of Leadership and Management Level Two Awards. 12 Youth First Aid Badges 15 Heartstart Awards Congratulations we’re also in order to cadet’s Callum Bond, Finn Elcombe, Cameron Hudson and …
Talented Art and Design students from King’s Ely are showcasing their work to the public this spring. The annual King’s Ely Senior Spring Art Exhibition is a celebration of the work produced by students in Year 9 through to Year 13. The young artists are exhibiting a huge variety of Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, …
Stunning work on show at annual King’s Ely Art Exhibition Read More »
The end of and era last week when we heard the sad news that Ely Soup was closing it’s doors. Ely Soup has provided organisations in Ely a voice and funding to help unique projects including Talking FreEly, Thera East Anglia and R.A.S.E. (Riding And Skating Ely) to name a few. A message from their …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the amount of fly-tipping and littering across the district. So far, the council has issued a total of 14 fixed penalty notices, with one case forward for prosecution. A further five cases are currently being put together to consider prosecution. The campaign comes …
East Cambs Clamps Down on Fly-tipping and Littering Read More »
Ely Boathouse represents a new era of collaboration between the three Cambridge University Rowing Clubs and has bought new relationships within the University community. This is a place where past meets present meets future. As world-wide support from 450 alumni and Light Blue friends flooded in, the images and words took to life as construction …
Sue Freestone, Principal and Chief Executive of King’s Ely, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire. Sue, who has been in post at King’s Ely since September 2004, is one of six new Deputy Lieutenants selected by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Julie Spence OBE QPM DL. Deputy Lieutenants assist with any …
Principal of King’s Ely appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Read More »
Ely Netball Club held its annual fun tournament for Comic Relief yesterday. Teams played a round robin tournament, and ran a cake stall and raffle. Despite the windy conditions there was an excellent turnout and raised almost £200 for charity during the evening. Anyone interested in joining Ely Netball Club please contact elynetball@hotmail.co.uk. Press releases …
There were hoots of laughter and standing ovations when talented King’s Ely Junior thespians staged the toe-tapping musical, Fame. Pupils in Years 5 to 8 starred in the fast-paced show, which hundreds of families came together to enjoy in the school’s Hayward Theatre on March 8th and 9th. The sell-out production was directed by Laura …
Standing ovations for King’s Ely Junior’s vibrant production of Fame the Musical Read More »
Preparations are underway for the 66th Soham Carnival to be held on 27th May, 9am – 5.30pm at the Recreation Ground, Fountain Lane, Soham. The Carnival commences with the traditional Heavy Horse Show in the main arena from 9.00am – 1pm. Followed by the judging of floats – Float procession 1.00pm from Holmes Lane through …
Preparations are Underway for the 66th Soham Carnival Read More »
It’s one thing to have your hard work and dedication recognised and to be promoted on your Squadron? But receiving your “stripes” from Her Majesties Representative The Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire Colonel Roger Herriot OBE with Ely’s Mayor Mike Rouse cheering you on? Now that’s a promotion to remember! Congratulations to Cadet Corporal Saoirse …
Ely Tigers welcomed Fakenham to the Downham Road Field, knowing a win would keep the pressure on league leaders, Wymondham, having already beaten their opponents earlier in the season, the Tigers hoped to complete the double, naming a near full strength side, it was the visitors that took the game to Ely, however the home …
Ely – PositivEly Treated will present their Crystal Swap event, taking place at PositivEly Treated, located down Ely’s High Street Passage on 14th March 2019, and featuring a warm and welcoming enviroment, where you can meet like minded individuals. PositivEly Treated is proud to bring the Crystal Swap to Ely for the first of what …
PositivEly Treated presents the first of a series of Monthly Crystal Swap events Read More »
King’s Ely Junior pupil Lucas Hilcenko won a Gold medal at a national Judo competition. Lucas, 12, who lives with his family in Sutton, represented the school at the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) Independent School Boys’ Judo Tournament. The competition took place at High Wycombe Judo Centre in Buckinghamshire. Lucas, who has been a …
Gold medal for King’s Ely Junior Judo star, Lucas Read More »
Hopkins Homes is holding an online vote to decide which Cambridgeshire charities will receive a share of a £10,000 donation from the Hopkins Charitable Fund. Cambridgeshire residents can take part in the vote by choosing their favourite from a shortlist of six local charities. The charity which receives the most votes will receive a £7,000 …
Hopkins Homes’ Cambridgeshire Charity Vote now open! Read More »
Another weekend of flying lessons for Ely’s RAF Air Cadets from 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron Air Training Corps. The Cadets have been studying Airmanship and the principles of flight and today they put the theory into practice. The RAF provide The Air Cadets with Air Experience Flights in Squadrons of their basic training aircraft …
Ely Tigers travel to Norfolk side, Holt, in another top three fixture that again could prove pivotable come the end of March as the league champions are crowned, Tigers made changes to the starting 15 that travelled to Wymondham a fortnight earlier, into the side came Erwin Nooteboom and Sam Smith, as well as powerhouse …
Tigers fight back to run Holt close but fall short Read More »
One of Ely’s key visitor attractions, Oliver Cromwell’s House, will re-open its doors on Saturday after a refurbishment made possible by funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development through the Cambridgeshire Fens LEADER programme, co-ordinated by Cambridgeshire ACRE. The former home of the Lord Protector and Ely’s most famous resident now boasts a …
Four new Honorary Canons of Ely Cathedral were formally installed during Evensong earlier this week. This particular honour is awarded to members of clergy in recognition of their service to the Diocese of Ely and the wider church. They are appointed by the Bishop of Ely as non residential members of the Cathedral chapter …
Four new Honorary Canons installed at Ely Cathedral Read More »
Year 8 Students have been taking part in a Taster Day today. Witchford Village College had been selected by Cambridge Regional College to host the event, giving students an insight into the range of subjects on offer there. Staff and current students from CRC arrived with a range of vocational based activities for pupils to …
Flautists from King’s Ely are to perform in this year’s British Suzuki Institute Celebration Concerts. King’s Ely Junior’s nine-strong Flute Choir has been selected to feature in one of the concerts after its teacher, Liz Hargest, submitted a recording of the students performing ‘You’ve got to pick a pocket or two’ by writer and composer …
King’s Ely Junior flautists to star in British Suzuki Institute Celebration Concerts Read More »
“Truly the best day of my life”. “The most amazing thing I’ve done EVER” “Flying an Aircraft for the first time and taking control myself ? The best birthday of my life”. Just three quotes from three of our cadets who flew for the first time today (Sunday 24th February) at RAF Cranwell in the …
Have you heard of parkrun? Did you know you have a local parkrun right on your doorstep at Littleport Leisure Centre? Be there just before 0900 hours on Saturday mornings. The parkrun community, and of course Littleport parkrun, is commited to welcoming and supporting people with a learning disability, and people who are autistic to …
Wood Green, The Animals Charity is taking part in World Spay Day 2019 by offering local pet owners help to get their pets neutered. Every year, World Spay Day takes place to promote neutering as a way of not only reducing the number of unwanted litters being born, but also to highlight the additional benefits …
Wood Green offers FREE neutering vouchers to local community on World Spay Day! Read More »
Hundreds of people packed into Ely Cathedral for King’s Ely Senior’s eagerly-anticipated Music Festival Finalists’ Concert. King’s Ely Senior and International students battled it out in a series of fiercely-contested heats held in school over a three-week period. As ever, the quality and variety of the students’ performances were outstanding, but the entries were whittled …
Talents and courage shine during annual King’s Ely Senior Music Festival Read More »
Cadet Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue is jetting off to far colder climes to take part in a week long residential Snow Boarding course as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Gold Award. Over the past three years Flight Sergeant Donoghue achieved his Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and during the last …
Ely Sinfonia joins forces with King’s Lynn Festival Chorus to perform Verdi’s religious masterpiece, which is one of the best-loved requiems ever written and what could be a finer setting for it than Ely Cathedral? Almost all of Verdi’s most performed works are operas. But one, his Requiem, is probably performed almost more than any …
Ely Sinfonia and King’s Lynn Festival Chorus perform Verdi’s Requiem Read More »
Saturday night saw 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron host their Annual Awards Evening. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire Colonel Roger Herriot OBE in addition to Ely’s Mayor Mike Rouse and Mr David Martin The Chair of The Ely Royal British Legion graciously accepted our invitation as Guests of Honour at the Squadron Annual Awards …
This year local man Ben Waters, from Soham, will be testing his bodies limits to the absolute maximum with a Double Spartan Trifecta a Marathon and The World Championship OCR race. With 22 events already completed, he has around 25 races and obstacle course runs already booked in for completion this year! Ben is raising …
Ely Archers managed to collect a total of 18 medals and 3 trophies at the annual Jolly Archers competition at St. Ives on Sunday 10th February. This archery competition also incorporates the Cambridgeshire County Indoor Championships. Ely Archers had 7 archers in attendance with 5 of them coming away with at least one medal. Harry …
Another week and another week of changes at the top of the table as Saturday morning leaders, Ely Tigers, made the trip to second placed, Wymondham, in a nip and tuck first half, it was Tigers that troubled the scoreboard first with a penalty from Joel Scott-Paul, the home side then went a man down …
King’s Ely Junior rider Adele Shaw has qualified for the National Schools Equestrian Association’s (NSEA) National Championships. Adele, 12, represented the school at the NSEA Arena Eventing Jumping with Style competition, held at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Bedfordshire on February 9th. Manager of the King’s Ely Equestrian Team, Sue Cameron, said: “The competition was …
King’s Ely rider Adele qualifies for National Championships Read More »
A Cabaret evening hosted by Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir has raised £600 for charity. People of all ages packed into King’s Ely’s Hayward Theatre for ‘Etheldreda Entertains’ – a fun-filled evening featuring some of the girls’ favourites songs, including many hits from musicals such as Oliver, Mamma Mia and the Wizard of Oz. Entry to …
Cabaret evening raises £600 for King’s Ely charities Read More »
The Word Garden invites the local community to the ‘Origins’ drop in session on Friday 29th March, between 2-4.30pm at Ely City Church. The team welcomes any existing, historical or unseen exhibits and information you may have and encourages you to come along to the open day to share your knowledge and learn about this …
The Word Garden invite you to the ‘Origins’ community drop in Open Day. Read More »
Marion Grant, who joined Ely Rotary Club in March 2002 with her husband Eric (the first husband-and-wife to join together) sadly lost her fight with cancer on Sunday morning, 30 minutes after Saturday midnight, after a long period since diagnosis in October 2017. Soon after joining Rotary – in 2004 – she was given chairmanship …
All of the hard work since City of Ely Swimming Club’s move to the Hive has paid off with incredibly strong performances at the Cambridgeshire ASA County Swimming Championships held over the last month in Whittlesey and Cambridge. Maximillian Veiga was crowned Top 12 Year Old Boy and Iona Trainer Top 16 Year Old …
City of Ely Swimming Club 2019 County Swimming Report Read More »
Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on award winning events (Winner of Best Family Event, Family Festival Awards 2014-18, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) since 2013. We have entertained over 150,000 family ravers up and down the UK and have now launched in Australia. We have organised events in …
Ely Netball Club celebrated successes as teams 3, 4 and 5 took victories at the weekend in the Cambridgeshire and District Netball League. Despite the windy weather conditions, each team battled on to win against tough opposition. Captain Michelle Whyman guided Ely 3 in a tightly contested game, with a final goal seeing them take …
The Tigers knew the first twenty was going to be hard work when they kicked off into the wind. Repeated infringements kept them pinned back in their twenty two. The Tigers defensive line held strong which forced Thurston to opt for posts and take the three points. Ely then had a period of possession and …
Ely leave several points on the pitch against Thurston Read More »
King’s Ely’s award-winning boys’ a cappella group – the King’s Barbers – are being given a once in a lifetime opportunity to sing in the south-western Indian state of Goa. Music lovers from across the globe are expected to attend the Ketevan World Sacred Music Festival at Unesco Heritage City in Old Goa later this …
King’s Barbers to have their voices heard on the other side of the world Read More »
The Ely Tri Club Duathlon (formerly the Monster Racing Duathlon) is a great way to shake down those winter legs and kick start the race season off in the best way possible. Race HQ will be at Witchford Village College. The 5km run course is an out and back road route taking you across a …
A primary school in Soham got to experience local democracy in action at East Cambridgeshire District Council’s offices yesterday. Students from the Shade Primary School were invited by their local district and county councillor, Mark Goldsack, to attend a presentation and mock council meeting within the council chamber. The chamber was set up in a …
The Tigers spent the first half defending their own try line, a slight wind advantage for the opposition made a difference. Their line held strong until Cantabs finally crossed from a dominant scrum on the five-metre line. In the second half Ely were able to use the wind to kick to the corner. Two penalties …
Ely ladies top their division & win promotion in the Cambridgeshire LTA Winter League. With their win against Cambridge team Cocks and Hens Ladies 3 on Saturday (26th January, 2019) Ely ladies came top of their division (Division 6 of the Winter League) and have earned promotion. Team Captain, Rachel Peacock, congratulating the players, said …
Following their sell-out visit in March 2017, Ely Hereward Rotary Club are pleased to announce the return of ABBA ReBjörn to The Maltings for a great evening dancing to the music of ABBA, on Saturday March 30th. Abba Rebjörn – one of the best tribute bands in the UK – will perform all the great …
King’s Ely Junior pupil and promising Rugby star Dylan Clifton has been selected to join the Northampton Saints’ Developing Player Programme (DPP). Dylan, 12, who is from the Ely area, says he was “surprised but very excited” to have qualified for the scheme following a series of trials. The DPP aims to be a “world-class …
King’s Ely pupil qualifies for Northampton Saints’ Developing Player Programme Read More »
Latest figures reveal that more people than ever travelled between Norwich and Cambridge by rail last year. More than 35,000 additional passenger journeys were made with Greater Anglia in 2018, bringing the annual total to over 1 million – up 3.6% on 2017. Numbers of people travelling by rail between the two cathedral cities, and …
Coinciding with the ancient Celtic festival of Imbolc, which welcomes the start of agricultural Spring, twenty talented local crafters, makers and practitioners will be selling their wares in Ely Library on Saturday 2nd February 9.30am until 2pm From art, jewellery and textiles, to cakes, candles and woodcraft; you can even get a 15 minute massage or …
The Ely group of East Anglian Women in Business (EAWIB), celebrated its first anniversary on Wednesday 9th January 2019. The networking group marked the occasion with cake and conversation. East Anglian Women in Business was created by Ward Gethin Archer Director and Family Law Solicitor, Sarah Fairbrother, to provide a local forum where business women …
Networking Group For Ely Business Women Celebrates One Year Anniversary Read More »
Ely City Ladies 1s won 4-0 at home against Royston. Ely managed to dominate play despite Royston’s relentless efforts. Goal scorers were Gemma Mott (1), Ali Woods (1), Pam Clarke (1) and Jo Rayner (1), player of the match went to Gemma Mott. The Ladies 2s continued their unbeaten streak in style with a 4-0 …
Wisbech were up for the game and it was a slow start for Ely. Wisbech crossed twice from Ely’s repeat infringements. The Tigers fought back when a well worked backs move saw Charlie Coupland make space down the wing. Oscar Edwards found a gap and put Jacob Muncey in for a try. Moments later Ely …
Ely just about see out victory in a hard fought game away at Wisbech Read More »
Ely Tigers Rugby Club is hosting a series of taster sessions exclusively for women at the Downham Road playing fields and anyone who wants to challenge themselves is invited. No experience of the game is needed, all that’s required is the willingness to get involved and try something new in 2019. Experienced coaches will be …
Fun for all the family! Beat the January blues with a fun day out at Ely Museum on Saturday 2nd February. Meet Marcus, the Roman Soldier and learn about his life. Dress up as a Roman and learn more about how the Romans lived. There will also be some fun Roman themed crafts to make …
Ely crossed the whitewash within the first few minutes of the game. Charlie Coupland darted through the opposition defence, similar to last week’s score, and dotted down for a converted try. The Tigers crossed again moments later when Matt McCarthy dived over in the corner from a clever counterattack. The Tigers began to concede penalties …
The New Year got off to a flyer on Sunday for the City of Ely Swimming Club at the Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club’s New Year Meet at the London Aquatic Centre. The Olympic pool inspired success for the Ely Swimmers who brought home 38 medals and 109 personal best times. There were …
Children with a love of music and singing are being given the chance to join the world famous Ely Cathedral Choir. And this year, for the first time ever, auditions for both girl and boy Ely chorister places are being held on the same day – Friday, January 18th. Being a chorister at Ely Cathedral …
Voice Trials 2019 – calling all potential new cathedral choristers! Read More »
The Tigers crossed the line first when the ball was shipped wide to Jacob Muncey who ran through the opposition defence to touch down under the posts. Ely then conceded a penalty in their twenty-two and the opposition opted for the three points. The Tigers conceded more penalties which gave the Crusaders the upper hand. …
Ely Tigers hold out for victory in a tough physical encounter with Crusaders Read More »
An Ely-based building firm is celebrating after scooping a prestigious award at a national ceremony last month. D.G. Building won the title of Best Local Builder or Traditional Craftsperson at the Local Authority Building Control (LABC) Building Excellence Awards Grand Finals. The LABC Building Excellence Awards are the largest business to business awards in the …
Local Building Firm Raises The Roof at National Awards Read More »
Littleport Community Primary and the PTFA recently held a spectacular frosted wonderland, which was advertised by way of a fun event countdown. Teachers, parents and the PTFA worked together to provide an enjoyable evening, for both the young and the old. The event, 3 months in the making. Promising excitement , celebration and most of …
Come and see Father Christmas in his Victorian Parlour on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th December – that’s the invitation from Ely Museum to children everywhere. “Every child visiting Father Christmas will receive a present and there will also be the chance for them to enjoy some Christmas crafts,” said Curator Elie Hughes. “It promises …
King’s Ely was delighted to both host and win the Isle of Ely District Cross Country Championships. Students from Ely College, Witchford Village College, Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Cromwell Community College, Neale-Wade Academy and Wisbech Grammar School travelled to King’s Ely to compete in the event on November 15th. King’s Ely came first, Wisbech …
King’s Ely crowned Isle of Ely District Cross Country Champions Read More »
We are a newly opened campsite in Queen Adelaide set in 5 acres of beautiful fen countryside. Our campsite has been carefully laid out to protect the natural habitat of dragonflies, birds, and mammals and make it a haven for all nature lovers. Despite extensive planting in the summer, the hot weather has unfortunately killed …
King’s Ely has qualified for the third round of the England Hockey National Schools Tier 1 Competition. King’s Ely’s 1st XI girls played against Wellingborough School in the second round of the fiercely-contested competition on November 8th. The girls qualified for that round after beating Stamford High School 3-0 in the preliminary round last month, …
King’s Ely through to third round of England Hockey competition Read More »
There’s a lot happening at Ely Markets this Christmas. There will be extra markets throughout December with vibrant seasonal flavours and innovative new ideas. Shop for the best local produce and gifts, and get in the festive mood with live music and street food. First up are the Festive Lates, which take place on the …
Students, staff, families, Old Eleans and friends of King’s Ely came together in Ely Cathedral to commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War. Hundreds of people gathered inside the cathedral on November 9th for the school’s Act of Remembrance – a moving service of silence, hymns, prayers and readings. The Chapel …
A group of over sixty Year 8 pupils had an inspiring day on Wednesday when representatives from Creating the Future project visited the College. The aim of the project is to build effective careers education, information, advice and guidance on pathways to the creative industries. This sector is a fast-growing part of the UK economy …
Creative Industries Event at Witchford Village College Read More »
Ely Wildlife Watch is looking for volunteers who would like to register as Leaders to help deliver fun and enjoyable monthly wildlife sessions to children. Wildlife Watch is the junior branch of the Wildlife Trust and the UK’s leading environmental action club for kids. It encourages 5-11 year olds to have an interest in wildlife, …
East Cambridgeshire District Council and East Cambs Street Scene are supporting an initiative aimed at cleaning and keeping the streets of the district clean. Working alongside the Chewing Gum Action Group, East Cambridgeshire District Council will be delivering the ‘Bin It Your Way’ campaign with the East Cambs Street Scene team clearing chewing gum from …
Witchford Village College was built on the site of a former RAF airfield, which was used during the Second World War. Just before Armistice Day we hold a Remembrance Ceremony to honour the lives lost during the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. We also honour those who flew from RAF Witchford and …
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Year 11 students at Witchford Village College were given breakfast by Waitrose, Ely prior to their first GCSE mock exam today. Debbie Walker, Head of Community Liaison at Waitrose arrived laden with boxes of food donated by the store. Waitrose have generously backed the College’s initiative and will be supplying healthy breakfasts for the two-week …
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Ely Markets has come top out of more than fifty entries as Market Team of the Year 2018. The award was presented by the National Association of British Market Authorities (NABMA). “Out of all the entries, the Ely Markets team made an instant impression on the judges,” says Graham Wilson, Chief Executive of NABMA. “We …
Ely Tri Club are proud to announce they are taking over the running of the popular Ely Duathlon (formerly run by Monster Racing) on 10th March 2019. Paul and Liz Heselwood, the former owners of Monster Racing set up this enormously popular local event 7 years ago and have kindly gifted this, and the Runfest …