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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 …
Further sporting success for talented King’s Ely student Rebecca Read More »
In this Americanised musical stage version adapted from the 1997 British film of the same name, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives’ enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. One of them, Jerry, declares that their show …
Trail running, ridge walking and rock pool swimming were just some of the activities enjoyed by King’s Ely students during an adrenaline-fuelled expedition to the Lake District. To say the expedition earlier this month (July) was action-packed would be a slight understatement – with students in Years 11 to 13 also enjoying multi pitch climbing, …
Intrepid King’s Ely students enjoy action-packed Lake District expedition Read More »
Talented King’s Ely Junior pupil Sophia Garrard is singing with the National Youth Girls’ Choir this summer. Sophia, 11, auditioned for the prestigious choir in October last year and was successful in securing a place on its summer programme, which is taking place at St Hild and St Bede College at Durham University. The highlight …
King’s Ely Junior pupil secures place with National Youth Girls’ Choir Read More »
Gillian Brady, a member of The Rotary Club of Ely for the past 12 years, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 29th June, and was cremated at Fenway Crematorium on Friday 27th July. Preceding this, a sung Requiem Mass was said at a packed St Etheldreda’s RC Church in Ely. The reception …
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 …
King’s Ely raises more than £3,000 for Hope 4 Malawi charity Read More »
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 …
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 …
17 boy choristers from Ely Cathedral’s highly regarded choir will perform a series of choral music concerts in Estonia. This is the Choir’s first ever visit to Estonia and includes a very busy schedule of five performances in venues across a number of cities including Tallinn, Haapsalu and Parnu. The tour will culminate in a …
Cathedral Choristers set off on Music Tour of Estonia. Read More »
On July 15th, 2018, Ely Cathedral will host the annual reunion service for the Cambridgeshire Regiment and its descendants, D (Cambridgeshire) Company, VI (Vol) Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. This year’s event is an important one from a First World War perspective as the King’s Colour of the wartime 11th (Service) Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – …
Ely First World War Commemoration Event and Cambridgeshire Regiment Reunion Service 2018 Read More »
The whole College took part in an Inter House Games Day on Friday based upon the World Cup. This was no ordinary sports day, the emphasis was definitely on everyone taking part and choosing both a curriculum-based activity and a sport. Students competed in their Houses (Lords, Twickenham, Wembley and Wimbledon) for the House Cup. The day …
Trikes R us, founded in 1995, is one of the biggest trike only clubs in the UK, although based in Lincolnshire, is both a national and international club with members as far away as Scotland and Holland. Each year the club holds its annual rally – TRIKEFEST, and since 2004 the club celebrated its 10th …
Trike Rally raises £1100 for pain relieving machines to be used in local communities Read More »
Ellgia celebrated award success at the MRW National Recycling Awards on Thursday 28 June, held at The Hilton on Park Lane. Ellgia was awarded Independent Operator of the Year and were up against a tough category with eleven other nominations. The award recognises exceptional customer service, market innovation, growth and high performance. Ellgia was able …
Three King’s Ely students have been selected to join the Northampton Saints Rugby Player Development Programme. George Nearney, Bertie Whymark and Daniel Kember, who are all pupils in Year 8 at King’s Ely Junior, qualified for the scheme following a series of trials. The talented trio were also standout players for the Junior School’s 1st …
King’s Ely trio qualify for Northampton Saints Development Programme Read More »
Ex British Tennis players Danny Sapsford and Luke Milligan visited King’s Ely to help students improve their skills on the court. The memorable visit was organised by Seb Scaux, King’s Ely’s tennis coach and who runs the hugely successful 10iS Academy. King’s Ely students and players from the 10iS Academy enjoyed coaching sessions with the …
Ex Davis Cup duo pop into King’s Ely for coaching session to remember Read More »
Roll Up! Roll Up! Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School will open its doors on Saturday 30th June for its 4th annual Family Fun Day. Members of the public are invited to an afternoon of fun and frolics on the recreation ground in Little Thetford from 12 noon… with guest appearances from Paw Patrol’s very own Skye …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Host Family Fun Day Read More »
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams was the guest of honour when he officially opened the head office of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT). Dr Williams – now Master of Magdalene College in Cambridge – performed the ceremony with the Bishop of Ely, the Rt Reverend Stephen Conway. DEMAT – which currently runs …
Former Archbishop Opens Academy Trust’s Headquarters Read More »
Supporters of Highfield Littleport Academy (SOHLA) have launched their very own Crowdfunding page on “Just Giving”, to raise funds for an Outdoor shelter for the pupils at the Academy. The addition of an Outdoor classroom/shelter for the pupils would be a huge asset. The Academy is a fantastic new building, purpose built for the needs …
Supporters of Highfield Littleport Academy Launch Crowdfunding Page Read More »
Local charity marks its 10th year of taking school children to walk the Jurassic Coast, raising more than £150,000 to help people recover from cancer The Malcolm Whales Foundation, a charity established in 2008 by former Ely College-teacher Damien Whales in memory of his father, is preparing for its 10th annual Dorset Walk along the …
Ely Children Walking Miles for Whales to Bring Smiles Read More »
Little Downham Youth Theatre “Youth Acts UP” Presents :- The Dracula Rock Show The Dracula Rock Show, with a cast of all children from 7yrs – 16 yrs, directed by Becky Green, you will be sure to dig the show. The Zombies and Vampires are unhappy with their life underground, and summon Count Dracula, their master. …
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Seven members of the Cambs Youth Consultation Panel attended the House of Commons with Sergeant Phil Priestley on Wednesday 20th June for a meeting with Lucy Frazer QC MP to discuss knife crime and youth violence. Parliament was an absolute hive of activity with the Brexit debate heavily underway. Sgt Priestley said “Parliament was absolutely …
Members of the Cambs Youth Consultation Panel attended the House of Commons Read More »
Intrepid King’s Ely Senior students reached new heights during an action-packed half term break. More than a dozen Year 9 Ely Scheme students travelled to Yorkshire to take part in the school’s annual Three Peaks Expedition. The challenge involves a circular walk bagging the summits of Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National …
Expeditions put King’s Ely Senior students’ stamina to the test Read More »
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, officially joined CMAT on 1st June 2018. The school had already been working closely with the Trust since the start of the year while the plans were approved by the Department for Education. CMAT (Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust) was formed in 2011 and enabled Swavesey Village …
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Ely Pop Up Gospel Choir is hoping to raise £5,000 for children in Kenya as more than 60 singers take to the stage for the third consecutive year. The choir will be performing afternoon and evening concerts at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 9th June. Numbers include The Greatest Showman’s This Is Me, Happy by Pharrell Williams and Something Inside So …
Four teachers from King’s Ely are taking on the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for poverty-stricken families in East Africa. Richard Oliver, Alison Stewart, Amanda Kippax and Claire Kyndt, who are all members of teaching staff at King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely Senior, are taking on the Uganda Marathon on June 2nd. …
Intrepid King’s Ely teachers to take on Uganda Marathon Read More »
Following an application process and gruelling interviews with staff in the college, the appointments of senior prefects for 2018-19 at Witchford Village College have been made. In a slight departure from tradition, the school has appointed two girls to be ‘Head’ students, with a further two boys and two girls becoming their Deputies. The invitation …
The 2018 Flower Festival is the perfect opportunity to introduce the new Ely Cathedral rose. The rose has been produced by award winning East Anglian rose growers, Peter Beales, recognised worldwide for the preservation of old fashioned, historic and rare roses. As a specialist propagator of new blooms, they have won many prestigious awards including …
Children and staff at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery have become the proud ‘adopters’ of a baby elephant called Mapia. Mapia, who is named after the place where he was found in Tsavo, Kenya, had to be rescued by helicopter after he became orphaned in the recent drought. He is now being cared for by the …
King’s Ely Acremont Nursery children take Mapia the orphan under their wing Read More »
Ely based branding company, Soopa Doopa’s Jake Scott-Paul and friend Matt Lucas recently undertook the Obstacle Course “Rush” put on by Nuclear Races. While putting themselves through the mill with over 52 obstacles and 7km of running, they thought it would be a great idea to raise money for the charity Action on Addiction. This …
Ely Runners are pleased to announce their next 10 week beginners’ course – commencing on the 18th of June 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! The aim of the programme is to gradually build on the skills, fitness and thinking required in order to …
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What is the Babylon Selected Summer Exhibition? During the summer months our riverside gallery is an unrivaled local setting for both professional and amateur artists to display and sell their artwork. We have an open-entry application system and your work will be judged on its merit. Our aim is to present an impressive display of …
Call for artists….Babylon ARTS Selected Summer Open Exhibition Read More »
Spellbinding Shakespeare play The Tempest is being staged at King’s Ely in June. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are bringing the hugely popular open-air production to the picturesque gardens of King’s Ely’s Old Palace on the evening of Wednesday, June 6th – and tickets are selling fast! A play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender …
Don’t miss magical production of The Tempest at King’s Ely’s Old Palace Read More »
Thirteen Air Cadets from Ely Squadron had a fantastic VIP day out at the Old Warden Airfield yesterday for the Shuttleworth RAF Centenary Airshow on Bank Holiday Sunday as guests of BAE Systems. 100 air cadets from Squadrons across the country were invited to take part in a series of STEM -Science Technology Eletronics and …
Ely Air Cadets had a fantastic VIP day out for the Shuttleworth RAF Centenary Airshow Read More »
Cineworld Ely rings in its one-year anniversary on Saturday, 12th May, after welcoming nearly 260,000 cinema-goers in its first year. The 954-seat state of the art cinema has shown over 150 films across over 10,000 screenings, showing the biggest blockbusters and thousands of hours of movie magic for local residents. Hungry film fans have also munched …
Ely Netball Club will be running ‘Back to Netball’ sessions on Wednesday evenings throughout June at Witchford Village College, 7.30pm-9pm. Ladies (age 16+) are invited to join, regardless of ability or experience. If you have always wanted to give it a try but weren’t sure, or if you are a returner to the game then …
Octagon Cycling Club is looking for sponsors for its next big charity challenge: Cycling 200 miles in one day, in aid of East Anglia Air Ambulance & Beads of Courage. Nearly fifty cyclists from Ely’s Octagon Cycling Club are each planning to pedal 200 miles in one day in June to raise money for two local …
This year’s Ely Aquafest on Sunday July 1st, organised by the two Rotary Clubs in Ely, will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. The event, started by the Rotary Club of Ely as a “thank you” to the community for supporting Rotary’s fundraising throughout the year, began as a modest river-based event, but now encompasses the river …
A member of teaching staff at King’s Ely has raised almost £2,000 for a mental health charity by completing the London Marathon. Claire Kyndt, Director of Learning Development and Teacher of Geography at King’s Ely Senior, was among the tens of thousands of runners who took on the gruelling 26.2 mile race in the capital …
King’s Ely teacher takes on London Marathon for second time in aid of MIND Read More »
Ely Archers began their first Sunday outdoors by closing off their indoor season with coffee, cake and awards. There were most improved indoor handicap awards for Louise Tapp (Ladies Recurve), Rob Edson (Mens Recurve), Rob Edson (Mens American Flatbow), Jasmine Pearson (Ladies Barebow), Malcolm Basing (Mens Barebow) and Mike Bradford (Mens Compound). There were also …
The Ely Guild of Woodturners enjoyed an incredibly successful hands-on day on Saturday 21 April at The Little Thetford Village Hall. The event has been held for a number of years, but this year saw a record number of attendees including young and old alike. Members of the public were able to have a go …
The Ely Guild of Woodturners Celebrates a Very Successful Hands-On Day! Read More »
The common crane Grus grus has successfully bred for the first time at WWT Welney Wetland Centre. The birds arrived on 21st March and to the delight of visitors, staff and volunteers they nested within sight of the visitor centre. These scarce birds are shy and secretive during the breeding season, which could be why …
Former Great Britain Davis Cup player Danny Sapsford visited 10is Academy to help train coaches and volunteers in a pioneering new programme. Sapsford, founder of Bright Ideas for Tennis, recently set up ‘I PLAY 30’, a charity to develop disability coaching in tennis clubs throughout the UK. He teamed up with Mark Bullock, National Sports …
Davis Cup player delivers disability coaching course at 10is Academy Read More »
The King’s Barbers are jubilant after winning this year’s National Youth a Cappella Competition. The all-boys a Cappella group, who celebrated their 25th anniversary last year, discovered in February that they had qualified for the prestigious competition. Entries for the contest were submitted by video and judged by a panel to assess which groups should …
Feel like getting some exercise now that the weather is warming up? Then perhaps you should give Ultimate Frisbee a try. Ultimate is a fast-moving team sport enjoyed by millions of players the world over. Although frequently compared to sports like soccer or American Football, Ultimate has some unique features that set it apart. There …
This year’s “Win a Giant Easter egg” raffles, organised by Ely Hereward Rotary Club, raised a cracking £385.30, which will all be donated to local charities and good causes. The winners were: Jenny Doncaster (The Almonry), Elisabeth Seymour (Ely Fudge Shop), Sue Reeder (Burrows News), Adrian Algar (Sutton Conservative Club), Tina Webb, (Toppers Hairdressers), Phil …
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 7th May 2018. Whether you’re completely …
Free Sailing Taster Sessions at Ely Sailing Club Read More »
10is Academy will once again be offering a quality “Tennis for Kids” programme (TFK), the legacy from Team GB winning the tennis Davis Cup. TFK has become a popular Lawn Tennis Association initiative designed to introduce youngsters to the game. TFK courses at the Academy will be open to boys and girls aged between 6 …
A feast of fundraising in the run up to the Easter break resulted in King’s Ely students, families and staff raising hundreds of pounds for charity. Staff at King’s Ely’s Medical Centre donned their aprons and staged their own version of the Great Stand Up To Cancer Bake Off. The event saw a whole host …
Easter fundraising at King’s Ely tops up hundreds of pounds for good causes Read More »
YEH!, the charity which runs Centre E on Barton Road in Ely, has been granted an extended lease on the building until 2030 by Cambridgeshire County Council, helping to secure the future of the building. Youth Ely Hub Charitable Incorporated Organisation, a registered charity, was set up by local Councillor Elaine Griffin-Singh, with the support …
YEH! Secures ‘Centre E’ on Barton Road in Ely until 2030 Read More »
Charitable organisation ‘All In Sound’ are delighted to announce their new project “Sing! Together”. All In Sound, are looking for people to participate in their new group “Sing! Together” which is for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers. The group will happen in Ely at Ely Methodist Church, on Monday mornings starting …
'All In Sound' delighted to announce their new project “Sing! Together” Read More »
As you come into Ely along Cambridge Road, you’ll see Ely City Golf Club. What you can’t see from the road is that if you turn in instead of driving past, you’ll be treated to one of the best views in Ely. A stunning 110-acre parkland course with a mature woodland and majestic views of …
King’s Ely’s Equestrian Team has qualified for one of the UK’s largest horse shows. Four members of the team – George Hearn, Emily Gredley, Adele Shaw and Ryan De Sousa – travelled to The Jays Equestrian Centre in Bury St Edmunds earlier this month to compete in the show jumping qualifiers for this year’s Royal …
King’s Ely riders qualify for Royal Windsor Horse Show Read More »
On Saturday the 17th of March five members of Witchford Archers competed in the 12th annual Portsmouth tournament hosted by the Fenland Archery Club with the club secretary, Dr Derek Matthews winning a Gold medal. Pictured are (from left to right) Nick Oakland (scoring 564 with a compound bow), Derek Matthews (scoring 561 …
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. Fancy having a go yourself? Well, you are certainly welcome to do so, under the expert eye and guidance of some of our senior and expert members. The hall will be set …
The Monster Racing Duathlon took place on Sunday, 11th March. The event has taken place Witchford Village College since 2012. Monster Racing are known for their well thought out routes and cool events. The event was a sell out at 125 entrants, the start list included newcomers to multisport through to GB age groupers. The …
Stained Glass Museum awarded funding for developing future plan. The Stained Glass Museum in Ely has received a grant of up to £88,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This exciting two-year project, awarded under the Resilient Heritage scheme, will investigate options and produce a masterplan for the museum’s future development. The project has been …
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King’s Ely Junior pupils won a haul of awards at the Littleport Low Grade 4’s Judo Tournament. Oliver Loveday, Mienke Putter, Nicholas Marshall, Lucas Hilcenko and Joseph Sibson were among over 120 young people who entered the competition on February 25th. Oliver won a Bronze medal in the under 11 years old/less than 34 kg …
Medals for budding Judo stars at King’s Ely Junior Read More »
With donations from local businesses and the help of volunteers from its three member Clubs – Ely Tigers Rugby Club, Ely City Hockey Club and Ely Tennis Club – Ely Outdoor Sports Association (EOSA) has been given a makeover. Spearheaded by EOSA Director, James Craven, the bar and social area in the Clubhouse has …
Ely Outdoor Sports Association has had a Makeover! Read More »
Ely Runners are pleased to announce that they are commencing their next beginners’ course on the 12th of March 2018. The course is run by qualified coaches and is well supported by established club members. It is very friendly, and is aimed at runners of all levels and abilities: speedy types, long distance types, and …
Ely Runners are commencing their next beginners course Read More »
John Bedford, a local farmer, celebrated being a member of the Rotary Club of Ely for fifty years at a lunch at Ely Golf Club for Rotarians, partners and friends. He gave a very interesting talk about his time in the Rotary Club of Ely and the changes that he has seen. John is still …
A taste of Ghana came to Cambridgeshire when African Activities paid excited children at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery a visit. The school hall was transformed with stunning West African textiles and vibrant materials by Kwame Bakoji-Hume, founder of African Activities, who launched the pupils’ African Storytelling Day with an inspirational assembly all about his …
African Storytelling Day goes down a storm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery Read More »
Changes are afoot at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School (LTA) as they refresh their look, commence Forest School sessions* and look at offering wraparound care (extended hours) to local parents. The well-recognised pre-school, situated in the heart of the Little Thetford community, but which welcomes children (aged from 2yrs & 5 months) from all over Ely …
New Ventures at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Read More »
During the cold winter month of January, Sing! Choirs MD Kathryn Rowland has arranged for all her choirs to come together and support Ely Foodbank. A local resident, Kathryn visited the Foodbank just before Christmas to drop off some items and was so moved, felt that she could and would do more, and so rallied …
Sing! Choirs hit the right notes with their amazing donation to Ely Foodbank! Read More »
1st Sutton Scouts are pleased to announce that their sleigh rides through the village of Sutton in December raised an amazing £518 towards Kiera’s Next Step and their new Scout hut appeal. Kiera, 7 was delighted to ride in the sleigh with Father Christmas, charming the crowds and handing out gifts to the delighted …
Sing! Choirs donates over £3,000 to new local charitable organisation “All In Sound” in support of their work with people living with dementia. Kathryn Rowland, MD for Sing! Choirs says “Our most recent cheque presentation from our recent concert at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge is for £3107.85! We are delighted to be able …
Sing! Choirs donates over £3,000 to new local charitable organisation! Read More »
Volunteer bakers across the region are busy putting the final touches on Christmas cakes of all shapes, sizes and designs to be sold at the Ely Cathedral Gift & Food Fair next week in support of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The particular recipe the bakers have been recommended to use was provided by EACH’s …
If you love to sing or have always wanted to be part of a choir, the Ely Pop Up Gospel Choir is inviting new members to join for their next season in 2018. The choir has raised more than £5000 for charity following one-off concerts in May 2016 and July this year. More than 60 …
Atrium Fitness has been shortlisted in the UK’s biggest fitness awards and are in the running for a prestigious national award. The club has been shortlisted in the Customer Service Category at the National Fitness Awards, an annual event which recognises excellence and achievement in gyms throughout the country. The awards are organised by Script …
Are more awards in the pipeline for Atrium Fitness? Read More »
The Rotary Club Of Ely have donated £200 to the St John Ambulance Cadets. The donation will help the young cadets purchase winter jumpers and help them with their fundraising to pay for an outing. Pictured are Mike Bentley, from the Rotary Club, presenting the cheque to Kate Cattani, Unit Manager for the Ely Cadets.
Have you ever thought about giving up your day job and following your dream career? These artists, who are taking part in Cambridge Open Studios this July, did exactly that. Cambridge Open Studios is a month-long art event taking place on the first four weekends in July. Artists open their workshops to the public so …
Cambridge Open Studios artists who gave up their jobs to follow their dreams Read More »
Spotted in Ely is excited to announce the launch of its business directory on our website. More excited to welcome Eazipay and Grovemere as our partners on the directory. We really want to make our directory work and be the biggest in the area, so that you as a consumer can find a relevant company …
Eazipay and Grovemere partner with Spotted in Ely to help promote commerce Read More »
Lucy Frazer, Member of Parliament for South East Cambridgeshire visited local charity Red2Green on Friday 31 March to find out more about their innovative work with people with disabilities. The charity which has been providing services to young people aged 16 plus and adults with learning disabilities and on the autistic spectrum across Cambridgeshire for …
The production will feature three well-known episodes from the TV series: The Deadly Attachment, The Godiva Affair and Mum’s Army. In addition, a short sketch from the Dad’s Army West End show entitled The Floral Dance will also be included. The production will be staged in Soham from June 15th to 17th 2017. There is …
The award-winning Viva Theatre Company will be staging Dad’s Army in 2017 Read More »
Ely XT has announced this years fireworks display on Cherry Hill as 12th November. The annual event which raises money for local good causes will have the usual rides, food stalls and good cause displays as well as the firework display itself which costs several thousands to put on and played to loud theatrical music. …
Zoe and Zareen host this month’s Ely Soup at Sylhet Restaurant on Market Street courtesy of owner Zahid with Ely Community First Responders, Invisible Illness Support Group and Pos+Ability inviting the attendees to vote for the £260 in the pot. The Soup movement was first started in Detroit USA, has a way of bringing community …
If you’re driving along Ely’s main streets, you’ve probably seen them. Men, women and teens of all ages, sprinting together whatever the weather in flourescent “Run Happy” vests. Chances are they’re part of Get Your A:Run, a group set up by dancer turned running coach Arran Selhi in September. The group has already accumulated 110 …
An innovative scheme encouraging groups to give their time to their community in exchange for rewards has recently been launched in Ely – and those behind it hope its popularity will soar. Cambridgeshire Time Credits project manager Yannick Auckland says many people who have never volunteered before are putting their names forward – and gaining …
Residents who have fibromyalgia need no longer suffer in silence. A new support group has been set up to help local sufferers connect with each other. Maria Stableford is the administrator of the Facebook page Fibromyalgia Ely & Surrounding Villages Coffee Group. The informal group, created this month, aims to help people who suffer from …
ELY ROTARY CLUB DONATION Once again The Rotary Club of Ely have been able to make a further donation to Camtrust, a local charity specialising in lifelong learning for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. This money will go towards helping buy essential items for their centre, based at Impington, near Histon, Cambridge. The purpose …
Once again the Rotary Club of Ely has awarded a donation of £200 to Headway Cambridgeshire, to help fund the work they carry out in support of local adults with brain injury. It is often asked what sort of local charity the Rotary Club benefits, and where the money so kindly donated by local people …
The Ely Hereward Rotary club is offering the chance to win one of eight giant Easter eggs again this year, raising money for local charities and good causes. Tickets are £1 each, and eggs are located at the following outlets, each running its own draw: Toppers Hairdressers, The Lamb Hotel, Burrows Newsagents, Café Nero, The …
Viva has a busy week ahead with the next show of 2016…Evita! Rehearsals for Evita started in October 2015 and now show week is nearly here. With a cast of 40 and a whole group of volunteers from the local community this is one Viva show not to miss. All the stops have been pulled …
Don't cry!! Still tickets left but just one week till Evita opens Read More »
The first BACFAD in 2016 takes the form of a short afternoon-only taster session for young boys currently in the year 2,3 or 4 groups (and their parents or guardians). The aim is to have lots of fun! Please note that there is no charge for this very special event, but we do need to know …
ELY TT CLUB – WINTER TOURNAMENT Ely Table Tennis Club had another strong attendance at their third member’s Winter Tournament last Saturday at Prickwillow Village Hall. Once again, players from the five league teams were supported by those members and guests who regularly supported the Club. The initial Handicap Singles Competition in the morning helped …
Sing! Choirs and GO Sing! Start their new terms next week on Tuesday 12 January and Thursday 14 January. Now in its 5th year Sing! Choirs attracts people from all over Ely as well as the surrounding villages to come and Sing! a great selection of pop, rock and songs from the shows. With two …
Are you looking for a new challenge for 2016? Then Viva has the perfect project for you! On Sunday 17th January Viva is holding open auditions for our next adult musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ (aimed at those who are 21 and over). After the success of our first adult musical ‘Acorn Antiques’ we are back with …
Orders of Angels: The Virtues and the Principalities Two late 15th century stained glass panels (English), 154mm x 178mm. (ELYGM:2015.7.1, ELYGM:2015.7.2) The Stained Glass Museum, Ely, has purchased two rare medieval angel stained glass panels at auction with the help of the Arts Council England/Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund and the Art Fund. …
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A bucket collection organised by the Ely Hereward Rotary Club at Tesco’s store in Ely on Saturday January 2nd raised nearly £300 to help victims of the floods in the north of England. This, along with donations from the club and its members, means that £500 was sent this week direct to the Rotary organisations …
Little Miracles has been nominated this year as the Minster Taverns Christmas Charity and they wanted to do something different from the norm. Instead of this year asking for donations, they plan to get a wish list of gifts they would like to see under this years Christmas Tree. Anyone is invited to then view …
Cambridgeshire ACRE is relocating its offices to 72 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS with effect from 5 October 2015. This is the old City of Ely Council chambers next to Citizens Advice Bureau. After a review of our future business needs, we have concluded that, in light of changing working practices and new technology, our office space in Littleport is both …
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) invites you to wear your bra over your gym kit and join them for a three-hour long ‘Zum-bra-thon’ on Saturday 17th October, 1.30pm-5pm, in support of the Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal. Register before Friday 4th September for an early bird discount. The event, which is open to all genders, ages and …
Book your ‘Zumbra’ party now for early bird discount Read More »
The Ouse Washes Experience is now only a few weeks away on the 20th September. This event offers everyone the opportunity to raise sponsorship for their favourite charity, as well as having a great day in the amazing Ouse Washes either doing a walk, run or cycle ride. Cyclists who wish to take part and …
Ouse Washes Experience -an opportunity not to be missed! Read More »
Viva returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year with not one but two shows. They have arrived home all in one piece with two sell out shows and two 5 star reviews! It has been a busy week for our cast and production members at the famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Viva travelled with …
Rowing is a sport that the English have long excelled in. Just look at the Oxford / Cambridge Boat Race that has been an event for almost every year since 1829. The Boat Race which has a worldwide viewing happens every year on the Thames but many don’t realise that in 1944 it took place …
After the success of Viva’s previous Heritage Lottery Funded project Rich Soil Rich Heritage we are back with a new and exciting venture. Street Life will not only focus on Viva’s immediate community in Soham but we will be heading out into East Cambridgeshire to cover Ely, Littleport and Chatteris. The project will be a …
Ely Foodbank officially launches as Ely Sainsbury’s new local charity of the year. Customers donate 700 kg of Food over two days. DONATIONS READY TO BE SORTED AT THE FOODANK STORE Ely Foodbank has held its first collection at Sainsbury’s Ely since being voted by shoppers as the stores new local charity of the year. …
Zac Purchase, men’s lightweight double sculls silver medalist in London 2012 and Beijing Olympic gold medalist in 2008 will be paying two inspirational visits to the Isle of Ely Rowing Club. Zac’s visits are part of a Learn to Row course for 17-25 year olds, which is funded by a grant, the £56 million National …
Olympic rower Zac Purchase to visit Isle of Ely Rowing Club Read More »
OuseFest was a fantastic, fan-packed fortnight of events, organised by the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund to celebrate the unique heritage, wildlife and landscape of the Ouse Washes. During the two week festival (20th July -2nd August), over three thousand people attended sixty events held across the Ouse Washes …
Salmons Bros builders & Freeman Brear Architects support refurbishment work at the Babylon Gallery this Autumn Local builders Salmons Bros and Ely architects Freeman Brear are working with arts charity ADeC to refurbish the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s Waterside. The main work is being funded by the Arts Council who have injected one-off project funds …
Architects support refurbishment work at the Babylon Gallery this Autumn Read More »
Camms Meals on Wheels is looking to provide a hot meal delivery service to Ely and the surrounding areas, with immediate effect. A two course hot meal is provided at a cost of £4.50. Our drivers are all DBS checked and they not only deliver meals but they also provide the only contact that some …
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