Mon-Fri 9am to 9pm Sat-Sun: 10am to 8pm
Applications are invited from local, voluntary and charitable organisations that provide a service which benefits the parishioners of the City of Ely. This includes Ely and the villages of Prickwillow, Stuntney, Chettisham, Queen Adelaide and Shippea Hill. The Council has a small budget which is allocated to grants each year. It is also encouraging applications …
The annual relay race which celebrates the humble potato has been postponed for the second time in its nine-year history, but it will then look to remember Spotted in Ely founder Mark Cooney in 2022 The contest, which is organised by Isle of Ely Produce with the help of over 30 local potato farmers, sees …
The Great Ely Potato Race 2021 Falls to Covid Virus – but Honours Mark Read More »
Registration is now open for GLAM Virtual, Free for girls aged 8 to 12. The Girls Leadership Academy Meetup ‘GLAM’, have partnered with Arm, to host our fourth online leadership development program for girls. Commencing on Monday 9th August at 9.30 AM British Summer Time. (BST) GLAM Virtual is an immersive and engaging program delivered …
Two King’s Ely rowing students are celebrating a fantastic racing season. Sixth Form students Will Buckingham and Conall Comley, who are both dedicated members of King’s Ely Boat Club, won a Bronze medal at the fiercely contested British Rowing Junior Championships. Conall and Will produced a stunning performance in the J18 Boys Double race, in …
This weekend 24 and 25th July, City of Ely Swimming ASC enjoyed its first competitive action since March 2020 as competitions had been suspended. Three of our 10/11 year old swimmers Jorja Atkinson, Joshua Black and Annabelle Smith competed at the East Region Future Champions, an event for the top 10/11 year olds in the …
Future Champions East Region Swimming for City of Ely ASC Read More »
Despite dislocating a finger three weeks prior to the event, Jake Scott-Paul of Ely based branding company Soopa Doopa, along with friend George Marsden, have successfully completed Spartans “Super” obstacle course race. In doing so, they have helped to raise over £3,300 for Mind, the mental health charity. The race, on the 24th of …
On Friday 16th July, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. In it’s twelfth year, the exhibition includes artworks in a variety …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
Congratulations to newly promoted Flight Sergeant Charlie Minchin, Corporal Polly Nickless and Corporal James Munday from 1094 Ely Squadron Air Cadets who have all just completed their first Solo Parachute jumps. This week all three cadets were meant to be attending the prestigious ACLC, Air Cadet Leadership Course, a week long intensive leadership course held …
Following the success of our foodbank packs during 2020, the museum is delighted to be providing these packs again. Ely Museum, which reopened to the public in May 2021 following a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Fund redevelopment, is delighted to be providing the Ely Foodbank with craft and activity packs again this year! Whilst the …
The theatre company Chapterhouse is coming to Ely with one of their most entertaining and exhilarating events of the summer show casing music from one of the UKs finest ABBA tributes, 21st Century Abba. This is an evening of hit after hit with songs you know and love from Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance …
KD Theatre Productions are delighted to be returning to the beautiful grounds of ‘The Dean’s Garden’ Ely Cathedral for their open-air production of the Olivier Award Winning family musical ‘HONK!’ by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The musical which will be directed and choreographed by Daniel Bell and Katherine Hickmott will be performed against the …
Honk! The Musical to be Staged Open-Air at Ely Cathedral this Summer Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has firmly placed the community at the heart of its new corporate plan for the 2021 to 2023 period. The plan, which was approved at last night’s Full Council meeting, includes commitments such as delivering the Council’s Youth Strategy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as well as reviewing and making …
Community at The Heart of Council’s Corporate Plan Read More »
Earlier this month, four exceptional students were nominated for the inaugural Mark Cooney Community Spirit Award at Ely College. As the end of the summer term fast approaches, Ely College has taken this time to reflect; it has been a challenging year for us all, but in dark times we continue to see bright sparks …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a competition for young people aged between 5 and 18 to design two new mazes to be planted at Ely Country Park. The two tree-based mazes will form part of our celebration of the Queen’s Green Canopy, as well as helping to combat climate change and boost local nature.The …
Competition Launched to Find A-mazing Design for New Queen’s Green Canopy District Maze Read More »
Ely College staff have been working together to create their first school audiobook, now available via the College YouTube channel! Head of English, Heather Clark-Hope explained the reasons why the staff wanted to work together to create the book: ‘After the tough year the students have had, dealing with everything that has come with the …
King’s Ely’s Music Department is celebrating an outstanding set of Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exam results – including one student who has achieved the highest mark in school history. Lauren Booth, who will be going into Year 11 in September, has achieved a 49/50 Distinction in her ARSM Diploma exam …
King’s Ely Flautist Makes School History with ARSM Diploma Result Read More »
Ely’s riverside gallery has reached the final stage as the “Best Art Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire”, in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021. The team at Babylon Gallery have asked for local support by casting your vote for the gallery, which is run by arts charity, Babylon ARTS. Chief Executive Claire Somerville said “We’re delighted …
Three local football fans are organising a Charity Football match in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Joe Maynard reached out to the hosts of the football podcast ‘Nothing to Lose’ to help him gather two teams to play one another with all proceeds going to Prostate Cancer UK, a charity that Joe supports. Kurtis Mpundu …
Staff, children and parents at Rainbow Preschool in Ely are celebrating after the Preschool was rated GOOD by Ofsted at their recent inspection. The Preschool Committee are extremely proud of Debbie Reed, Pre-school Manager, and all the staff who are always so passionate, caring and dedicated to their role they play in the children’s early years learning and work very hard to focus on …
Written By Hannah Rhatigan, I am running the Virtual London Marathon (42km) on 3rd October 2021, hoping to raise money for Ely Baby Bank. Ely Baby Bank is a community based outreach project run by volunteers to ensure all families have access to essential baby clothes, equipment and supplies, and are reliant upon donations. Whilst …
Running the Virtual London Marathon for Ely Baby Bank Read More »
Witchford Village College is celebrating growth in three areas of the College in September, including the addition of Latin for students in Years 7 and 8 and Classical Civilisation, which will be studied at GCSE level. New twilight lessons will also be offered to students including German for Year 8 and Latin for Year 9 …
Witchford Village College Embraces Carpe Diem with New Subjects and Teachers Read More »
Pupils at Highfield Littleport Academy will have a brand new area to use during lunchtimes as well as new art work to enjoy thanks to a £600 donation from the Masons at Descensus Aquarum Lodge. The academy, which is part of the Active Learning Trust, is a special educational needs (SEN) provision school for pupils …
Pupils Benefit from New Seating Area and Vibrant Art Work Thanks to Financial Donation Read More »
In partnership with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce are welcoming businesses to their ‘Freedom Day’ event on Monday 19th July, at The Apex Coffee House on Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely.This event is an opportunity to get together face-to-face safely to help overcome the challenges …
Chamber to host ‘Freedom Day’ event with the Mayor Read More »
Summer Holidays Activities launched for Summer 2021 We cannot wait to welcome families back into our museum this summer. There is a mix of bookable and drop-in activities, some of which are listed below. Some events will be capped due to COVID-19 capacity, however if you want to join a waiting list, then please get …
Soham Town Rangers Football Club, based in Cambridgeshire are currently members of the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands and play at Julius Martin Lane. Countrystyle Recycling is pleased to announce that it will be partnering the club this season. The partnership is a welcomed opportunity to promote the importance of the sustainability and sport …
Countrystyle Enters into Partnership with Soham Town Rangers Read More »
As part of The Unfamiliar Bazaar, an event designed to be a quirky, family friendly day of joy at The Maltings in Ely, Amber Ankh Events is thrilled to be working with Mia Hansson to bring her incredible historically accurate recreation of the famous Bayeux Tapestry to Ely on the 15th August 2021! Amber Ankh …
Amber Ankh Events brings The Bayeux Tapestry to Ely…. Not the actual one! Read More »
Ely’s EEL celebrations are back! Whilst it may not the usual Eel Festival, Visit Ely have bought you over the years, they are still marking occasion by holding a smaller, community event celebrating the humble Eel and all things local! Ely’s patriotic ‘Ellie’ and friends’ will be on the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral, Saturday …
Ely Freemasons gathered at the weekend to show their support for the countries first NHS, Social Care and Key Workers Day. The event, which is part of a series of activities around the Country to give thanks for the tremendous contribution that those who work in the NHS, Social Care and other Key workers have …
Ely Freemasons Show Their Support for NHS, Social Care and Key Workers Day 2021 Read More »
On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June, Ely Arts Festival 2021 ended with a series of activities and events including live music, crafts, theatre and art. Around 1000 people attended the final two days of Ely Arts Festival, which brought together locals and visitors at Jubilee Gardens for a weekend of fun, bringing the festival’s …
Ely Arts Festival 2021’s Finale Weekend Ends with a Flourish Read More »
To our wonderful Spotted in Ely community… The Board of Trustees who are now looking after everything Spotted in Ely is called Good Vibes Local CIC. We are a non profit organisation. We have all been really touched by every single message and comment since Alison so bravely announced Mark’s passing. 760 people commented on …
Kayleigh Brown, Tony Rose and their 2 children Kayne (aged 6) and Kay-Di (aged 12) are one of several families with young children who moved in to Ovins Rise over the last couple of months. “For us it’s a new lease of life, as we first walked in, it instantly felt like home,” says Kayleigh, …
Haddenham Community Land Trust Phase One Complete at Ovins Rise, Haddenham Read More »
Volunteer led Ely Baby Bank received generous £333 donation from Ely Waitrose Yesterday (Monday 28th June 2021) Ely Baby Bank was delighted to receive an amazing £333 donation from Ely Waitrose as part of their Give a Little Love scheme. Cilla Palmer, one of the Ely Baby Bank founding group, along with a team of …
Ely Baby Bank Receives Much Needed Milk and Nappies Donation from Local Waitrose Store Read More »
The Hygiene Bank Soham and Ely is urging local residents to vote for them in the Hopkins Homes Cambridgeshire Charity Vote with the hope of securing a grant of up to £7,000. Shortlisted with seven other local charities, The Hygiene Bank is vying to receive a share of a £10,000 donation from the award-winning housebuilder. …
We Need Your Votes! For a Chance to Win a Grant to Spend on Essential Hygiene Supplies Read More »
Seven Cambridgeshire charities have been shortlisted for the Hopkins Homes Cambridgeshire Charity Vote. Voting opened yesterday (Monday 28 June), and the charities could receive a share of £10,000. The shortlist has been compiled by Hopkins Homes with support from the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation and focuses on key themes of homelessness and displacement, deprivation and vulnerable …
Seven Charities Shortlisted for Hopkins Homes’ Vote Could Receive Share of £10,000 Read More »
Congratulations to Corporal James Munday from 1094 Ely Squadron Air Cadets who completed his first Solo Parachute jump yesterday. Corporal Munday attended the Parachute course at MOD Netheravon which is a joint services parachute training centre and is the home of the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team. James spent last weekend training with The …
Ely Squadron Air Cadet Completes his First Solo Parachute Jump Read More »
With only 14 days to go to the opening of Ely Folk Festival 2021, it’s all hands on deck for the volunteer organising committee as it puts in place the final arrangements to ensure a covid-safe an music-filled weekend. Committee spokesperson Fionnuala Lennon admitted that it was a huge undertaking – ‘We really wanted to …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging eligible businesses to apply for the Coronavirus Restart Grant before the deadline on 30th June. The Coronavirus Restart Grant is available for businesses with a business rates account in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care, or gym sectors. The scheme was launched to provide a one-off grant to …
Last Chance to Apply for Coronavirus Restart Grant Read More »
A King’s Ely student has been crowned the winner of the 2021 ILFORD PHOTO UK Student Photography Competition, meaning the school has now won the contest for four years running. More than 200 photography students from schools across Britain submitted entries for this year’s competition, and it was an image taken by Year 12 student, …
King’s Ely Wins National Photography Competition for Fourth Year Running Read More »
‘Edge of the Fens’ is the new exhibition at the Babylon Gallery, which features work that explores the light, line and texture of the Fens, as experienced by local artists: Annie Brown, Ruth E Blundell, Di Cope and Annie Neild. Annie Brown: “I relocated to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens in 2003 and taught …
Living on the Edge – Babylon Gallery hosts the work of four artists inspired by the Fens Read More »
A new radio station which is building on the work of Ely community stalwart Mark Cooney is being supported by local housebuilder Vistry East Midlands. Mark, who was diagnosed with incurable cancer earlier this year, founded the Spotted in Ely community Facebook page in 2013 and has grown its online audience to more than 28,000 …
Spotted in Ely Legacy Continues with Help from Trustees and Local Businesses Read More »
On Saturday 19th June, the audience in Ely Cathedral were treated to a programme of live and virtual performances coordinated for Ely Arts Festival, by artistic director Chris Parsons. The evening included moving renditions of Somewhere over the Rainbow and Sing! and the premieres of newly composed scores by Chris Leedham and David Sims, against …
The 10ft high exhibit is made up of over 100 individually sculpted glass feathers by artist Layne Rowe. The glass ‘angel’ wings are to support visitors and worshippers as they remember loved ones and contemplate all that has happened over the past year. The sculpture is made up of around 100 glass feathers, each one …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing to show its dedication to the environment by approving their second annual Environmental and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan. The plan, which was unanimously approved at last night’s Operational Services Committee, includes the Council’s top 20 commitments for 2021/2022. The Action Plan focuses on what the Council can do to …
Council Forges Forward with Environmental Commitments Read More »
Tesco Ely are relaunching the Community Grants Scheme, replacing the bags of help scheme that they previously had. Do you run a children’s group or family group or a charity that could benefit from a grant? Or a food bank or service that helps people in need? Then you can apply at: https://tescocommunitygrants.org.uk Stating that …
Tesco Ely are Relaunching the Community Grants Scheme Read More »
The second ‘Celebrate the Fens’ event is this weekend from the 18th – 20th June 2021, with ‘Celebrate the Fens’ day being 19th June, and it promises to be bigger and better than last year when the whole programme was online due to Covid restrictions. The event is organised by Karen Merrison who runs the …
To celebrate the recent major acquisition at The Stained Glass Museum by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977) join us for two free #museumlates to see the panel Last month, The Stained Glass Museum was thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b.1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, …
Free #MuseumLates at The Stained Glass Museum to celebrate new acquisition Read More »
Ely’s riverside gallery has been nominated for the “Best Art Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire” Award, in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021. The team at Babylon Gallery have asked for local support by casting your vote for the gallery, which is run by arts charity, Babylon ARTS. Chief Executive Claire Somerville said “We’re delighted to …
Babylon Gallery Nominated for Best Arts Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Award Read More »
Sadly, no Aquafest this year but we thought we would have a bit of fun and are launching a Virtual Duck Race. There are cash prizes of £200, £100 and £50 to be won. Ducks cost £3 and the Race starts on 4th July and runs until the 25th July. Winners will be notified by …
You may think that all is quiet on the Splash Pad front but we are still working hard in the background trying to get this to become a reality for the residents of Ely and beyond. Over the past 2 months we have had face to face meetings with local Councilors to look at the …
A highlight of the Babylon Gallery’s exhibition calendar, the selected Summer Open Exhibition provides an opportunity for amateur and professional artists to showcase their work. In 2020 the open call attracted over 120 artists, with more than 300 artworks submitted for consideration. This year, thanks to the Covid relief funding that Babylon ARTS has received …
Two King’s Ely students have secured places on the National Youth Theatre (NYT) programme. Billy Pinto, who is in Year 13, and Tom Bateman, who is in Year 11, auditioned back in January by submitting a recording of themselves performing a monologue. They were then asked to respond to some questions about themselves and why …
National Youth Theatre Programme is calling for talented King’s Ely duo! Read More »
1st Sutton (Cambridgeshire) Scout Group is delighted to have been selected to apply for a portion of the £85,000, in the 2021 Calor Rural Community Fund to help secure our Scouts Outdoor Activity and Recreation Ground. To further our application we need supporters to like our project page by the 7th July. Projects receive 1 point …
Sutton Scouts Get Active with Calor Rural Community Fund Read More »
A Teacher at King’s Ely has raised more than £3,500 for a charity close to his heart by completing a 250-kilometre running challenge. Nick Williams, who is Head of Economics and a Business Studies Teacher at King’s Ely Senior, set himself the challenge of running 5 kilometres for fifty consecutive days to not only increase …
Teacher’s Gruelling Running Challenge Raises Thousands of Pounds for Charity Read More »
Redevelopment of the Princess of Wales hospital site moves a step closer as East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee grants outline planning permission. Matthew Winn, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust which submitted the planning application on behalf of partners explained: “This is fantastic news and is the first step in enabling partners …
Exciting future for the Princess of Wales hospital in Ely moves a step closer Read More »
On Sunday 6th June, Babylon ARTS and Lancaster Way Business Park hosted Ely’ssecond Drive-In Cinema. The second of it’s kind in Ely, the event offered three separate screenings; beginning with a showing of Trolls World Tour, followed by musical favourite The Greatest Showman with drive-in classic, Dirty Dancing as the evening finale. The Drive-In was …
Residents, alongside East Cambs Street Scene (ECSS), are armed to contribute in this year’s Great British Spring Clean and tackle littering across the district. ECSS, a trading company of East Cambridgeshire District Council responsible for waste collection and street cleansing, has been working closely with local organised litter picking groups to assist in creating a …
Council’s Waste Company Joins Forces with Local Litter Picking Groups Read More »
Cyclists from Ely Cathedral join in the launch of the 2,000 mile Cathedrals Cycle Route for Bike Week Cyclists from Ely Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linking every Church of England cathedral. The route is launching on 30th May to coincide with the start of …
Ely Cathedral Team Participates in 2,000 Mile Bike Challenge Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully defended two planning decisions that were appealed against. The applications, for the Land South of Main Street, Witchford and Land South and West of Nos 85 to 97 Main Street, Witchford were refused by the Council. Following the refusals, the applicant appealed to the Planning Inspectorate, and the appeals …
Council Defends Village Over Unwanted Developments Read More »
Soham-based Viva Theatre Company is making its first foray into radio, via a streamed radio play version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. By fusing the traditions of a radio play with the latest in video editing, Viva has produced a unique streaming experience for audiences to ‘watch’ or just ‘listen to’ while taking an occasional peek …
Artistic pupils at Ely St Mary’s school have created an exciting new art installation – inspired by the sculptures of Antony Gormley. Year 4 pupils at Ely St Mary’s Church of England Junior School, part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust, have recently been learning about the artist, famous for his Angel of the …
Ely Cathedral has welcomed over 4500 visitors in the first two weeks of reopening to visitors. Like many major attractions, Ely has been awarded ‘Good To Go’ status which is the Visit Britain’s industry standard and means they have taken all the necessary steps to help ensure people’s safety in line with latest Government and Public Health guidance. …
Cathedral ‘Good to Go’ as it Welcomes Back Visitors with New Tours and Experiences Read More »
Andrew Scarlett, Ely Runner and Soham Village College parkrun co – Event Director, is training to complete the London Marathon. He’s running in memory of his late Father, and is raising funds for Prostate Cancer Research. Andrew gives up a huge amount of his own time so that others can enjoy one of our local …
Ely riders found three reasons to be out cycling on Sunday. The good weather was an obvious attraction, but it was also the day of the World’s Biggest Bike Ride and the recently-announced Cathedrals Cycle Route provided inspiration for the day’s riding. The Cathedrals Cycle Route is a long-distance route taking in all 42 cathedrals …
The History951 years ago, just before daybreak on the 2nd June 1070, a fleet of Viking longships fared into Peterborough. Onboard was an exiled English rebel named Hereward and his Band of Men. They had allied with elite Danish Viking warriors called Housecarls and they sacked the monastery at Peterborough leaving it desolate and ruined. …
While the LTA National League is taking a break, 10is Academy players had one more competition to play before the start of the school holidays: an internal competition and the “Road to Wimbledon”. The “Road to Wimbledon” is the biggest junior tournament in British tennis and gives all 14U players the opportunity to progress through …
2021 Road to Wimbledon Competition: To Infinity and Beyond Read More »
Following a far-reaching open-call in January, fifteen artists have been selected to feature in a unique and timely exhibition called I Matter, curated by Babylon Young Curator Olu Taiwo at Babylon Gallery in Ely. Formed of new and existing works created by artists from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and communities, the exhibition responds …
The Ely Arts Festival committee have launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £1000 to ensure the success of this years’ event and strengthen its foundations for future years. Run by a voluntary committee, the festival has been brought together despite the uncertainties of Covid, to provide residents and visitors to Ely with a vibrant programme …
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to make Ely Arts Festival 2021 Shine! Read More »
Businesses in Cambridgeshire have declared it’s time to kick back from Covid and come together for a Summer festival of fun. They’ve come together to hold an Eco-Festival in the countryside just outside Ely, on the weekend of 18th – 20th June. The event will be one of the first large scale gatherings in the …
Kicking Back from Covid With Environmentally Friendly Festival Fun Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging businesses to check their eligibility and apply for the Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) ahead of the deadline on 31st May. The LRSG is available for businesses that have a rateable value and were legally required to close between 16th February to 31st March due to lockdown restrictions. The funding is …
Last Few Days for East Cambs Businesses to Apply for Local Restrictions Support Grant Read More »
Ely Museum is delighted to welcome its first school group back to the museum. Ely Museum is delighted to have welcomed its first school group back to the museum following its reopening on Friday 21st May and a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Fund redevelopment. This morning, the museum welcomed over 40 year 6 pupils and …
A king’s Ely pupil is jubilant after receiving a thank you card from Her Majesty The Queen. Willow Barry, who is in Year 3 at King’s Ely Junior, wrote to the Royal Family on April 11th to express her sadness of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing two days prior. In her letter, Willow …
Kind-hearted King’s Ely student receives card from Her Majesty The Queen Read More »
Chairman of HCLT Mark Hugo showed South East Cambridgeshire MP Lucy Frazer round the Ovins Rise development in Haddenham on Friday 21st May. The HCLT have already welcomed tenants to 7 houses and 2 more move in next week. When the development is complete in 2022/3 HCLT will own 17 homes let to local people …
Lucy Frazer MP visits Haddenham Community Land Trust Read More »
Ely Museum reopened its doors today following a nearly 2 year shutdown, to allow for extensive redevelopment work and of course latterly due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. The £2.2m project was made possible thanks to a successful Heritage Lottery bid, along with support and funding from local councils, businesses and private donors. The redevelopment …
Ely Museum reopens, following its £2.2m redevelopment Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has published details of its fourth round of the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme to provide support to business sectors, who up until now, haven’t been eligible for support from other grant schemes. Round four of the ARG scheme is designed to provide support to businesses who were significantly impacted by …
Fourth Round of Additional Restrictions Grants Open for Businesses in East Cambs Read More »
Major Acquisition to The Stained Glass Museum By Contemporary Artist Kehinde Wiley (B.1977) The Stained Glass Museum is thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b. 1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, best known for his portraits that place black men and women in traditional settings of original …
Stained Glass Museum Reopens with New Artwork by Celebrated Artist Kehinde Wiley Read More »
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is inviting your thoughts about its services and asking what you think it should strive for in the future. The Charity is in the process of formulating its next five-year strategy which will be launched in 2022, coinciding with its 40th anniversary. Over the next decade more people in Cambridgeshire will …
Have your say on the future of one of Cambridgeshire’s key healthcare services! Read More »
Local developer Palace Green Homes is delighted to invite potential buyers to view their fully furnished show home at their West End Gardens site near Ely. In light of Covid-19 restrictions, viewings are strictly on an appointment only basis. The show home, furnished and designed by local interior company Angel and Blume, is now available …
Palace Green Homes unveil stunning show home on Haddenham site near Ely Read More »
Nature lovers will once again be able to view wildlife from inside the popular hides and the multi-level observatory at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, when government restrictions on closing indoor areas are lifted on 17 May. The Wigeon café will also be re-starting indoor seating, giving visitors the full wetland centre experience for the first time …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has commenced a consultation to ask residents and organisations how earmarked funding for Soham to assist in COVID-19 recovery and economic growth should be invested. The funding is set to support Soham to rebuild and recover, but also to explore new opportunities for the town. Soham is one of the market …
Choristership at Ely Cathedral is evolving to allow equal opportunities for boys and girls – and to enable more children and young people with a love of singing to get involved. King’s Ely has educated the choristers of Ely Cathedral for over 1,000 years and joining the Cathedral Choir continues to be a popular choice …
More children to reap benefits of Cathedral Choristership in Ely Read More »
Following a £2.2m redevelopment, Ely Museum is set to open its doors again. Ely Museum is delighted to announce that we reopen to the public on Friday 21st May! Our much awaited reopening means we can now begin to share our amazing new museum with visitors and normality can begin to return. You can …
Babylon Cinema at The Maltings will reopen and welcome back the public from Thursday 20th May with an exciting programme of family favourites, independent films, 2021 award winners and nominees, and theatre-on-screen experiences. The cinema, which has been closed to the public since March 2020 due to Covid-19, will reopen with enhanced safety and hygiene …
Jake Scott-Paul of Ely based branding company Soopa Doopa, along with friend George Marsden, are set to undertake Spartans “Super” Obstacle Race in July this year, with the aim of raising awareness and funds for Mind Mental Health Charity. The race boasts twenty five gruelling obstacles over 10k and is a real test of …
Amber Ankh Events presents Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre, taking place at The Maltings in Ely, on 23rd May, and featuring a fabulous range of unique and interesting artisans, craftspeople, traders and mediums! Amber Ankh Events is proud to bring Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre to The Maltings for for the first time …
Amber Ankh Events Presents Ely’s Spring Pagan and Alternative Fayre Read More »
Organisers are delighted to announce that Ely Arts Festival is back for 2021. After the enforced break in 2020 due to Covid, a new volunteer committee has formed to bring together arts and cultural events and activities to celebrate how the creative ‘spirit of the Fens’ has endured through this challenging time. Ely Arts Festival …
Ely Will Be Celebrating the Spirit of the Fens, with Refreshed Arts Festival this June Read More »
As part of its continuous focus on raising attainment, and in order to narrow the digital divide between students, Witchford Village College, a secondary school in Ely, has announced the launch of its new 1:1 iPad scheme. Following a recent survey of parents, where 91% voted in favour of the introduction of the scheme, the school is providing every student with their own personal iPad. …
Witchford Village College Students Stay Connected with New iPad Scheme Read More »
A King’s Ely pupil has accepted her offer from the Royal College of Music (RCM) to study both the French Horn and the Recorder. The Royal College of Music Junior Department (RCMJD) rarely offers students ‘joint first study’, so Polly Casey, who is in Year 9 at King’s Ely Senior, has quite a busy schedule …
King’s Ely Student Offered Rare ‘joint first study’ at Royal College of Music Read More »
A flying start for Ely Air Cadets as we all start to move out of lockdown and return to Cadet Activities. Corporal Isabelle Murfitt applied to The Air Pilots Guild in her hopes to be awarded a Scholarship to become a qualified glider pilot. Despite stiff opposition from hundreds of applicants, Issy was successful in …
Cricket star, Lydia Greenway, visited King’s Ely to help launch what looks set to be an action-packed Summer Term of school sport. Lydia, who represented the England Cricket team on more than 200 occasions and who is now a Head Coach for ‘Cricket For Girls’, popped into school on April 21st. The sun shone brightly …
England Cricketer, Lydia Greenway, Inspires King’s Ely Pupils During Visit Read More »
Highway improvement work to the A142 Lancaster Way roundabout finishes on schedule this week. The £1m scheme was reopened to traffic on Tuesday afternoon, following its 13 weeks delivery programme to the end of April. The improvement works, which started in February, have provided two-lane entries for the A142 approaches to the Lancaster Way roundabout …
£1m Improvements to A142 Lancaster Way Roundabout at Ely Finish on Schedule Read More »
Students in Withburga House – one of the Girls’ Day Houses at King’s Ely Senior – have raised more than £1,000 for the UK eating disorder charity, Beat. Sue-Ellen Godde, Housemistress of Withburga, House Tutors and of course the Withburga girls themselves, decided to walk their way around Europe – virtually – to help maintain …
King’s Ely Pupils Clock Up Over 4,000 Kilometres and £1,000 for Charity Read More »
People from the East of England are now able to find solace from the latest lockdown by getting out into the 1,300 acres of big skies and beautiful wetland nature at WWT Welney Wetland Centre which re-opened on Monday 12 April. Visitors are able to find out what is currently available and to get tickets on …
WWT Welney Wetland Centre re-opened on 12th April 2021 Read More »
On Saturday 17 April, a one-minute silence was held on Huntingdon Market Square to mark the passing of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Louis R., a student from Witchford Village College and Duke of Edinburgh Award recipient was invited to join Huntingdon mayor, Cllr Karl Webb, chairman of Cambridgeshire County Council, Cllr Mac McGuire …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing to work with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact operational businesses within the district to check they have the necessary COVID-secure measures in place to help tackle coronavirus (COVID-19) in the local area. The latest round of checks which commenced this week include businesses that opened following …
COVID-Secure Checks Extended to Newly Opened Businesses Read More »
Ely College student Will Maltby unveiled as winner of a prestigious national children’s journalism competition. ITN has announced Mei Gray and Will Maltby as winners of its first ever children’s journalism competition, ‘My News in65’. Gray won in the 7-10 age group for her piece on the Covid-19 puppy boom with Year 9 Ely College student, Will Maltby securing top …
ITN Reveals Ely College Student as Winner of ‘My News In 65’ Read More »
We’ve all got teachers that we remember from our time in school. Good or bad – we still remember them. Well pupils of St Andrew’s C of E Primary School are no different. Our beloved Head Teacher, Mr Harrison, is leaving us this term! He came to work at St Andrews after working at The …
Baked Bean Bath Fundraising for Soham Head Teacher Read More »
In 2020, we asked our followers to get involved and enter photos of the fens to make a community collaboration calendar. We were overwhelmed to receive over 60 entries featuring the beauty of the fens across the seasons. Also, a huge thank you to everyone who purchased a calendar either for themselves or as a …
The Babylon Gallery and gift shop, on Ely’s riverside, will be reopening on Friday 23rd April with the exhibition titled: No Frost at Night. Five new artworks have been created in response to a historical weather diary written in 1963 by Betty Mann, a lifelong resident of Soham in Cambridgeshire. Some of these artworks have …
The East Cambs Community Safety Partnership is clamping down on graffiti following a spate of offensive incidents in Ely within the last four months. The East Cambs Community Safety Partnership, which includes East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire Constabulary, is a collection of organisations concerned with reducing crime and antisocial behaviour in the district. As …
Council Cracking Down on Offensive Graffiti Offenders Read More »
Local nutritional ingredients supplier Cambridge Commodities is taking on yet another challenge to raise money for their charity of the year for the third year running. They aren’t flying everyone during a lockdown to Kathmandu to take on this challenge but what they are doing is challenging #TeamCC to walk, run, cycle, hop, skip and …