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More than 90,000 discounted rail tickets for journeys on the Greater Anglia network are on sale from as little as £3 as the Great British Rail Sale gets underway today. From 19th April to 11.59pm on 2nd May, customers can save up to 50% off selected advance tickets on thousands of journeys across the whole …
We have recently celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the Opening of Jubilee Gardens and several friends have got together to plan a relaunch of the Friends of Jubilee Gardens in this very special year, marking the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We would like to invite everyone who enjoys the gardens to come to our relaunch on …
Work to give Steeple Row in Ely a makeover which will see the area transformed into an elegant walkway and seating area is due to start on 19th April. East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire County Council are working on a joint initiative to renovate the area which runs alongside Ely Cathedral’s Cross Green and is …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has underlined its commitment to going green by signing up to the Investors in the Environment accreditation programme. The Council, which declared a climate emergency in 2019, is the first local authority in Cambridgeshire to sign up to the scheme. It hopes becoming independently accredited as an Investor in the Environment …
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Community sports facilities across East Cambridgeshire are to be encouraged to apply for a share of a £300,000 grant. East Cambridgeshire District Council has made the money available as part of its Community Sports Facility Grants Scheme 2022-2025. The fund has been created to enable leisure providers to make sustainable improvements to the facilities they …
Community Sports Facilities to Benefit from £300,000 Grant Scheme Read More »
On Wednesday 6th April, a new exhibition: Three Sisters; An Art Journey opened at the Babylon Gallery, Ely. The exhibition brings together local Ely artist, Linda McCord with her two sisters, Helen Mangan from Dublin and Mary O’Mahony from London. All three of the artists share a love of art and though they each enjoy …
Soham Town Rangers are hosting a Car & Bike Show – the first in many years! On Saturday 16th April from 12-4pm, you can come and admire a selection of cars and bikes owned by people in and around the community of Soham. All donations from vehicle owners will be going directly to East Anglia …
Following Ely Rotary Club’s successful Big Band Show with Opus 17 at Ely College Needhams Hall, on February 12th, St. Andrews Parish Church in Isleham is repeating the performance in celebration of our Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, on June 4th. The new programme by Opus 17 will be “Mainly Miller”, to remind everyone of 1945, when …
Spring is finally in the air, and, for some; it is in their step! Nights are drawing out and new beginnings are blossoming. With lots to look forward to we are all hoping that from here on we can all go at a steady pace and return to ‘normal’ – whatever that may be! Not …
Spring has Sprung, but Have You Found Your Bounce? Read More »
The Tithe Office at Oliver Cromwell’s House, an oak panelled room steeped in history has been featured in the novel “The Puritan Princess” by the one and only Miranda Malins. Not only has the Tithe Office, former administrative headquarters for Oliver Cromwell during his time as collector of the tithe, been immortalised in this incredible …
Writer and Historian Miranda Malins comes to Ely Read More »
Young people across East Cambridgeshire are being given the opportunity to design artwork to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The competition is being run by East Cambridgeshire District Council over the Easter Holidays and is based on the theme “Plant a tree for the Jubilee.” Three designs will be shortlisted by the Council and …
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Artwork Competition Launched for Young People Read More »
Champions in Crisis 2022 awarded for resilience and quick thinking in pandemic. Ely Breakfast Networking for Business are delighted to share some news! Network Central, the new home of 4Networking, the national business networking organisation, has won the National Champions in Crisis 2022 Award at Canary Wharf’s East Wintergardens on Wednesday 23rd March. The group was …
Jon Price and Andrew Scarlett have been recognised for services to Ely Runners and their local and wider community. Jon and Andrew, both Soham locals, are the Event Directors for Soham Village College parkrun, which they set up and now oversee. They are also club members of Ely Runners. Their award was announced at the …
Soham Village College parkrun Event Directors win Awards Read More »
The Governing Bodies of King’s Ely in Cambridgeshire and Fairstead House in Suffolk announced a strategic partnership between the two schools by merger of their respective charities. This exciting decision will see Fairstead House – a leading independent nursery, pre-preparatory and preparatory school for children aged 0-11 based in Newmarket – join forces with King’s …
King’s Ely and Fairstead House Schools become “One Family” Read More »
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. The Ely Guild of Woodturners is hosting its annual “woodturning hands-on day” on Saturday 23rd April from 10am till 3pm at the Little Thetford Village Hall, CB6 3HG. Entry is free! Fancy having …
Ely Markets are launching Foodie Friday, a new late afternoon/evening event, on Friday 15th April from 5-8pm. After the launch event, there will be a regular Foodie Friday on the last Friday of every month. The Foodie Friday launch on 15th April will feature a vibrant selection of food vans and stalls. Food will be …
Excitement as Ely Markets Launches New Foodie Event Read More »
Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media and Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants to 60 small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2021. Thanks to the incredible generosity of listeners across Global’s radio brands – Capital, Heart, LBC, Classic FM, Smooth, Radio X, Capital XTRA …
The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough officially launched its BIPC Local hub at Ely Library on Monday 28th March. This was the first launch event of the week with Wisbech, Huntingdon and Peterborough coming online in the following days. The Ely launch, which was well attended by key local stakeholders, partners, and …
An East Cambridgeshire District councillor has been sanctioned for failure to comply with sanctions imposed by a previous subcommittee in July 2021 At a meeting of the Finance & Assets (Ethical Governance) Subcommittee on 18th March 2022, Councillor Matthew Downey, who represents the Ely East ward, was found to have failed to comply with 2 …
It’s Nov. 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in South-East Asia, a group of young US Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying, and maybe a little trouble in San Francisco. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress, …
Wilburton Theatre Group brings Dogfight to a stage near you! Read More »
Residents, visitors, and green tourists alike are set to benefit if Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority Board gives Soham Town Council a major grant to link the town’s new railway station by a cycleway to the world-famous wetland habitat and beautyspot, Wicken Fen. Wednesday’s Board (30th March) is being asked by Mayor Dr Nik Johnson …
Green Cycleway bid to link Soham rail station with Wicken Fen Read More »
East Anglia’s fragile wildlife populations are finding sanctuary at railway stations – thanks to the efforts of volunteers who have transformed land the equivalent of 34 tennis courts into eco-friendly gardens. Greater Anglia’s team of station adopters – who help to look after their rail stations for the benefit of their communities – increased the …
East Anglian Rail Stations are Quietly Nurturing the Green Shoots of an Eco-Revolution Read More »
Three new Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards were presented on Monday night at Ely Squadron. Sergeant Scarlet Minchin, Leading Cadet Rufus Hillier and Cadet Joe Bain all received their badges on Mondays parade night. Cadet’s Hillier and Bain achieved their awards with their school but just like Sergeant Minchin, they get to display their Bronze …
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Ely Squadron Cadets Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has submitted its Relevant Representation response to Sunnica to the Planning Inspectorate. The Council has been working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council, West Suffolk Council and Suffolk County Council on their individual responses to the Sunnica proposal. Each has agreed to focus on their areas of expertise when compiling their Relevant …
Council submits Relevant Representation response to Sunnica Read More »
Over 19th and 20th March a team of 36 swimmers from City of Ely ASC attended the Newmarket Spring Open with amazing success. The team won Top Visiting Team, in addition Sarah Hardiment won Top Girl overall with Jorja Atkinson runner up and Daniel Kendall won Top Boy overall with Jacob Schultz runner up. Congratulations …
Local ‘land locked’ shanty band, ‘Isle ‘ave a Shanty’ launched their brand new album ‘Swinging the Lamp’ with a rousing, stomping and ultimately emotional set in the Glebe Hall in Sutton on Saturday – the very room in which they recorded it. Invitations were sent to those who had supported them on their journey so …
On Monday at Ely Squadron, we presented our two newest Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers with their certificates of appointment as Air Training Corps Civilian Instructors. CI Callum Hodge previously served as a Cadet Senior NCO in Hampshire Wing and CI Rory Donoghue who, up until December, was our Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer. Both Callum and …
On Thursday 3rd March, Babylon Gallery launched ‘The Joy of Play’ exhibition by Kester Matine. The whimsical, yet bold exhibition celebrates the freedom of character creation and invites visitors to embrace the joy of creating. Kester Matine is a Cambridge based artist and illustrator, and was awarded an Arts Council England grant in order to …
Heading quickly towards Spring, members of Ely City’s Women’s Institute have been able to make the most of their monthly meet ups and enjoy friendship, conversation and a range of activities. March’s meeting was jam-packed (although not in the traditional WI sense of course!). The guest speaker was Marie Brown from Inheritance Legal Services in …
A talented young designer at King’s Ely is celebrating victory in a prestigious competition. John-Oswald Crichton, 17, was one of eight Fashion and Textile Design students at King’s Ely to be shortlisted in the national Stitch Festival Dressmaking Competition, which was held as part of the Stitch Festival at London’s Business Design Centre from March …
King’s Ely Student is a Winner in National Fashion Design Contest Read More »
Over 60 delegates came together to celebrate International Women’s Day at Peterborough Cathedral and the 2022 theme #BreakTheBias. Delegates heard the journey of Julie Spence OBE QPM and how she battled obstacles in a male dominated world to become Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire in 2005 before being appointed Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire in 2017. During …
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On Sunday, Ely Squadron took a minibus full of cadets to The Royal Air Force Museum at IWM Hendon in North London. Whilst the weather outside was frightful the welcome indoors from the Museum Staff was delightful. The cadets and accompanying staff enjoyed learning about the history of The RAF and Air Power. The impressive …
It’s been a busy week for one of Ely Squadron’s Cadets James Munday. A week ago James spent the weekend at RAF Henlow as a Corporal on his Junior Non Commissioned Officers Course run by the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Training Team. Returning to Ely Squadron Headquarters last Monday, James was promoted to the rank …
The Lighthouse and Countess Free Church are excited to be working together again to host a fresh, new annual event for young people in Ely and the surrounding areas. On Saturday 19th March they will open their doors across both sites to young people in school years 7-9 for the first ever Revive day. Revive …
Businesses operating in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors across East Cambridgeshire are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a one-off COVID grant of up to £6000 before the deadline on 18th March 2022. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme (OHLGS), has been made available by Central Government in recognition that …
Eligible Businesses Urged to Apply for COVID Grant Before Deadline Read More »
On Saturday 19th an impressive a hundred and sixty nine Tigers players and their families descended on Franklins Gardens for a packed day of rugby and fun. As part of our recent affiliation to Northampton Saints we were invited to be their club of the match. The day involved a coaching session from the club, …
Some bin collection days are to be changed across East Cambridgeshire from 28th March 2022 to improve service efficiency for residents and reduce carbon emissions. Households are being sent a letter informing them of the changes which will involve blue, green, and black sack routes. Some areas will not be affected by the changes. East …
Bin Collection Day Changes Set to Reduce Emissions and Improve Efficiency Read More »
Ely Tigers took a break from the league to face Shelford 3’s in the Cambridgeshire Intermediate County Cup at Davey Field on Friday evening. Tigers fielded a changed starting 15 handing debuts to Michael Reeves and Joe Coyle, there was also a place for Joel Scott Paul, who due to injury has been missing from …
Soham Village College parkrun will mark International Women’s Day on Saturday 5th March! The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable …
Soham Village College parkrun Celebrates International Women’s Day Read More »
The Cambs Youth Panel – most commonly known for their work supporting students who don’t have access to technology by distributing free computers – are using their talents to venture into the dramatic arts. Members of the Panel have written a musical production entitled ‘The Evil that We Do’. The play, set in a fictional …
Sioux Cooke has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust. Sioux, who took up her new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector. Sioux has held several Deputy Headteacher …
New Headteacher Appointed at Lantern Community Primary School Read More »
New posters are on display at Ely rail station to encourage passengers passing through to stop and discover the area. The new poster boards and large posters – which display images of the city’s attractions such as the cathedral, waterways and town centre – have been funded by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), Community …
New Rail Station Posters Highlight Delights of Ely to Boost Tourism Read More »
City of Ely ASC is celebrating a successful return to county competition after a 2-year break. Sixteen club swimmers competed over the three days of competition in Whittlesey, everyone performed brilliantly achieving personal bests, medals and some regional times. Jorja Atkinson had an outstanding weekend. She was crowned top overall girl in the age 10/11 …
City of Ely ASC Excels at Cambridgeshire County Swimming Championships Read More »
Thanks to a successful bid at auction, supported by Art Fund and the Arts Council England / V&A Purchase Grant Fund, The Stained Glass Museum has acquired the last window designed and cartooned by renowned Irish Arts and Crafts artist Wilhelmina Geddes (1887-1955). The Faith, Hope and Charity window was designed for the now deconsecrated St Paul’s Church, Battersea, London. Wilhelmina …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has today (22 February) announced it is launching a new £2 million Growth and Infrastructure Fund to support sustainable projects for local communities. The Council also confirmed it will be freezing its element of Council Tax again in 2022/2023 for the ninth year running. It is the only district, county or unitary authority …
A Living History event Saturday 26th February, with Roman soldiers, merchants, shield painters and engineers to chat about what life was like in Britain in the Roman period. Ely Museum are delighted to welcome the versatile and talented team from Britannia, who have portrayed life in Roman times in the British Isles in museums and …
Cineworld Day to take place this Saturday February 26th. Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, has announced its first ever ‘Cineworld Day’ to take place on Saturday, February 26th, 2022. A grand celebration of the nation’s love of cinema, the inaugural Cineworld Day will take place in all corners of the UK as Cineworld reduces …
Ely Tigers travelled to bottom club Woodbridge, having already heavily beaten the side earlier in the season, Tigers needed a win to keep pressure on league leaders Holt. With Storm Eunice passed, the weather was still to play its part on the fixture with the heavy rain making the pitch sticky, and the cross-field breeze making kicking difficult. …
Ely Archers managed to collect a total of 19 medals at the annual Cambridgeshire County Indoor Championships on Sunday 13th February 2022 at One Leisure, St. Ives. The Open Portsmouth shoot is run by Jolly Archers and incorporates the Cambridgeshire Archery Association (CAA) Indoor Championships. Overall out of the 9 club members that attended 7 …
Rail passengers are being advised to only travel if their journey is absolutely essential on Monday morning as Greater Anglia will be running a very reduced service which could be disrupted at short notice as another storm is sweeping across East Anglia. Just like on Friday last week – when Storm Eunice brought severe disruption …
Delegates are encouraged to help create a gender equal world to celebrate International Women’s Day at Peterborough Cathedral on Tuesday 8th March. This annual, prestigious event in the Chamber calendar is expected to be another sell out with over 100 business people in attendance. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural …
An employee of East Cambridgeshire District Council is celebrating after being awarded the accolade LABC Newcomer of the Year at a recent awards ceremony in London. Jarred Parisi, 23, from Ely, is a member of the Council’s Building Control Team and was nominated for the award by Craig Smith, Building Control Team Leader, who has …
Unexpected Career Choice Receives the Ultimate Recognition Read More »
Rail passengers are being advised to only travel if their journey is essential, as Storm Eunice is forecast to sweep through East Anglia with gale-force winds. Greater Anglia is reducing its train service on Friday 18th February, as Network Rail is imposing speed restrictions across the network because of the impacts of the storm, which …
After two years’ absence we are back! On July 3rd we will return with all the usual stalls, fun fairs and arena entertainment. We are planning a special show. The ever-popular Raft races will also be back. Now is the time to get a team and build your raft. The more rafts the merrier. This …
Members of Ely City’s Women’s Institute got together for a Valentines themed meeting on 14th February. Celebrating all things friendship, the group got stuck in with a ‘speed greeting’ session to find out all about everyone and their hobbies and interests. The WI is a unique organisation and is the largest women’s organisation in the …
Greater Anglia managers will be at Ely railway station later this week to answer any questions from customers. Managers will be on hand to speak with customers at Ely on Thursday 17th February, between 7am and 9am. Managers will be available to discuss planned refurbishment works at the station, which include a new ticket office, …
As the season nears the end for Ely Tigers, they need to revenge a defeat earlier in the season against visitors, Ipswich YM, a win would also keep league leaders Holt within touching distance if they slipped up. Ryan Clark got the game underway for the Tigers, as the ball came down it was gathered …
Jubilee Gardens, one of Ely’s most popular open spaces, will celebrate 20 years since it was officially opened by HRH the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday 11th February. The beautiful riverside gardens form part of a green corridor between the River Great Ouse and Ely City Centre and feature a bandstand, mature planting and a …
Police and Crime Commissioner, Darryl Preston yesterday (10th February 2022) thanked all those who responded to his recent survey about funding policing in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough over the coming year. The increase to the policing part of council tax, supported by the county’s Police and Crime Panel on 2nd February, means that the county will have more …
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough residents set to see record police officer numbers Read More »
Major work to repair and strengthen four bridges in Cambridgeshire starts on Friday 18 February. The work will include repairs to bridges in St Ives, Little Paxton, the A142 at Mepal and the A10 at Littleport and may cause some disruption. It will involve repairing and strengthening bridge joints on three of the bridges (including replacing the bearings, which support the bridge, on St Ives Viaduct) and brick …
Nominations are now officially open for the Activity in Action Awards 2022 hosted by Living Sport, celebrating the individuals and organisations who have made a positive impact through sport and physical activity. The awards have eight categories to enter and will recognise and celebrate the impact of individuals, groups, clubs, schools, workplaces and communities across …
The last opportunity to enjoy the traditional Big Band sound live is fast approaching, for this Saturday (12th February) at 7pm for 7.30 start is the evening of the first live music show by Ely Rotary Club with Opus 17 appearing after a 5-year break. A selection of the nostalgic songs from Glenn Miller and the …
On February 4th last week, Spotted in Ely held its first ‘Pay it Forward Day’. The idea was created by Alison Cooney, wife of the late Mark Cooney, as a way of marking their first Wedding Anniversary. Mark sadly passed away peacefully last year, after a short battle with Cancer. Alison said, “I wanted to …
Spotted in Ely’s First ‘Pay it Forward Day’ a Great Success Read More »
Ely & District Cycling Club Junior section was set up in 2016. With British Cycling qualified coaches, the club run coaching sessions in a traffic free environment, giving children aged from 6 to 16, the opportunity to improve their cycling skills and confidence in a fun way. The club also supports and encourages riders who …
Spaces available for new members at Ely & District Junior Cycling Club Read More »
On Sunday, 1094 City of Ely Squadron Cadets, Staff and Civilian Committee gathered together with the cadet’s parents and siblings to celebrate The 81st Birthday of the Air Training Corps and Her Majesties 70th Jubilee at Sutton Church. The service by Squadron Padre, the Reverend Alan Jesson, focussed on “Service to others” by Cadet Forces …
On Tuesday 1st February, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony on Monday 7th February, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. The exhibition includes artworks …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
Ely and District CAMRA are holding our 12th Elysian Winter Beer Festival at the Maltings, Ely on Friday 11th and Saturday 12th February. We should be showcasing 83 beers and 12 ciders. We have mainly used Local breweries within 35 miles of Ely. We will have a brewery bar featuring local breweries Downham Isle, Mile Tree, …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has become the first council in the country to run a new programme dedicated to helping schools achieve Ofsted’s sustainable development goals. It gives schools the fantastic opportunity to showcase their amazing environmental work for the benefit of pupils and the wider community. This could include improving energy use, reducing paper, plastic or food waste, or maintaining the school …
Schools in East Cambs Given Opportunity to Sign Up for Eco Charter Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Health and Happiness event is returning to residents’ screens once again. The Health and Happiness idea was first launched back in 2016 when the Council held an event at Ely Country Park featuring demonstrations and guidance from local organisations that encourage people to make positive changes to their health and happiness. …
Virtual Health and Happiness Event Returns to East Cambs Read More »
Schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support to help people receive the best possible education and gain the skills and knowledge needed to unleash their potential. Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire has welcomed the news that schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support as one of 55 new Education Investment Areas under plans …
Boost for schools in South East Cambridgeshire under Government’s Levelling Up Read More »
Calling all children and their families in Ely and surrounding areas! There is a brand new junior parkrun at Ely Pocket Park! junior parkrun is a free timed 2km run/walk for children aged 4 to 14 yrs, takes place in a safe and secure environment overseen by experienced volunteers. It starts at 9 am, every …
Ely Tigers travelled along the A142 for a Derby fixture against Newmarket. Newmarket had already taken the points earlier in the season when they visited Ely, Tigers made one change to the starting XV, with James Buckland coming in to replace the injured Charlie Coupland. From the first whistle the game had that feel of …
Greater Anglia is adding more weekday services from Monday 7th February in anticipation of more people travelling to work in the wake of Plan B restrictions being lifted. More trains will run on all the main routes into London Liverpool Street from Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford, Southend Victoria, Cambridge, Bishop’s Stortford and Hertford East. The intercity …
Businesses in East Cambridgeshire which lost significant trade because of the Omicron variant are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a one-off COVID grant of up to £6000. Hairdressers, mobile caterers, beauticians and taxi drivers are among the list of businesses that could be eligible for the eighth round of the Additional …
Businesses Impacted by Omicron could be Eligible for Support Grant Read More »
Patients who use St Mary’s surgery in Ely will soon benefit from new and improved facilities following the approval of full planning permission to carry out renovation works, and a funding boost. Through the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), East Cambridgeshire District Council has provided £750,000 worth of funding, which alongside funding from NHS England and …
GP Surgery Renovation Project Takes Next Step Forward Read More »
Our climate is changing as a direct result of human activity, and the impacts of climate change are already being felt across the world. The WI has a proud history of taking action to protect the environment and Climate Change is a key priority for us. As a founding member of The Climate Coalition (www.theclimatecoalition.org), …
The Board of the Combined Authority has agreed to invest nearly half a million pounds for two innovative projects in Soham to help serve the community and attract visitors The successful applications, made by East Cambridgeshire District Council under the Combined Authority’s Market Towns Programme, and sees a total sum of £470,000 invested by the …
Soham Scoops Half a Million for State-of-the Art Business and Culture Hubs Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is one of the top-performing local authorities in the country when it comes to recycling household waste. Figures released by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs show that 56.6% of waste was sent for reuse, recycling or composting the year ending March 2021. This is a one per cent increase on …
East Cambridgeshire in Top 25 for Recycling Household Waste Read More »
Witchford Post Office re-opened on Monday 24th January. Shelley’s Shop, Main Street, Witchford, is now based inside a former Baptist Chapel that has been converted into a shop. Shelley Davies, who had been the Postmaster for Witchford for 16 years, wanted to move to larger premises for her village shop, Post Office and a sandwich …
Witchford Post Office Moves to Former Baptist Chapel That’s Now a Shop Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has once again put communities at the forefront by adding two more projects to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Infrastructure list. Following approval at a meeting of the Finance and Assets Committee, the Council has approved allocations towards the Littleport Youth and Community Centre project and the St Mary’s, Ely, Building …
Ely Tigers welcomed Thetford to the Cambridge Commodities Park, looking to keep the pressure on league leaders Holt From the start both sides looked to gain the upper hand, with Thetford kicking their way into the Ely half, but the home defence stood firm, it was the home side that posted the first points on …
Tigers Pile on the Points to Keep Pressure on Leaders Read More »
Opening night of Ely College’s first whole school musical is a ROCKING success as students smash all expectations with an awesome showcase of talent. With shows on Friday and Saturday evening to follow, these sold out seats were the hottest tickets in town and elated audience members declare Ely College as ‘the school that truly …
Congratulations to Corporal Jake Earl-Clarke, Staff Cadet Ana Warr-Delgado , and Leading Cadet Danielle Doblados, who received their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Certificates and Badges last night. Apart from their expedition section, these awards were worked on individually at home throughout lockdown with the cadets getting imaginative on the differing ways they chose to …
Another Three Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Presented to Ely Air Cadets. Read More »
A reward of up to £20,000 is available for anonymous information given to the charity Crimestoppers, which leads to the conviction of those responsible for recent cable thefts in the Cambridgeshire villages of Swavesey and Witchford. The independent charity Crimestoppers and Openreach, the UK’s largest phone and broadband network, have joined forces to appeal for …
Margins of Empire: Romans in the Fens features two fantastic Roman items which were found in Witcham and Prickwillow. Ely Museum is delighted to provide the rare opportunity for the people of East Cambridgeshire to see fantastic Roman objects, which were found locally, and are now being displayed outside of London for the first time. …
Having returned after our Christmas break on Monday night, on Thursday we presented several badges and certificates to recognise hard work and achievement in The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and First Aid Training. Congratulations to Corporal Jay Carter, Leading Cadet Christian Montoya, and Leading Cadet Thea Poli, who received their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh …
Community groups are being urged to apply for grants of up to £1000 being offered by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The money can be spent on new or existing projects designed to improve the quality of life for residents. Previous applicants have used the funding to provide summer activities for youth groups, online support sessions …
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Lauren Phillips has been appointed as the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, part of The Active Learning Trust. Lauren, who will be taking up her new position in March 2022, will be joining the team at Littleport and East Cambs Academy with a wealth of experience in the education sector. Lauren has …
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A special exhibition of ecclesiastical works from the Collection of the Royal School of Needlework, alongside contemporary fashion pieces from the RSN’s Degree programme. After the postponement of this event last year, we are now looking forward to going ahead with this much anticipated exhibition, in the beautiful setting of the historic Lady Chapel. The …
Greater Anglia station staff join Norwich, Ely and Cambridge volunteers on Monday 17th January providing tea bags for Brew Monday In a bid to power through the cold winter months, Greater Anglia has joined Samaritans to encourage rail users, including key workers and rail staff to share a cuppa and a catch up with someone they …
Greater Anglia gets on board for Samaritans’ brew Monday Read More »
Momentum was on the side of Ely Tigers as they went into the Festive Break, and it was hoped that the four week lay off over the Christmas break didn’t hinder their promotion challenge. The side travelled to Fakenham, a side they’d already beaten heavily back in October, the game started brightly for Tigers, pinning …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is inviting green fingered groups across the district to get involved in their community orchard campaign. Schools, parish councils and community centres are among the eligible groups who could receive up to 10 free fruit trees and essential equipment needed to plant their very own orchard. There is plenty of time …
East Cambridgeshire residents are being asked to identify which buildings, structures, archaeological sites and landscapes help make their local communities special. East Cambridgeshire District Council is taking part in a new Local Heritage Listing project for Cambridgeshire, along with the county council, and four other district councils. It’s an opportunity to help capture what makes …
Residents Asked to Identify Assets that Make East Cambs Special Read More »
Further to the launch of BIPC Jumpstart last month, the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has today introduced the judges that are now signed up to support the programme and choose its winners. BIPC Jumpstart offers grants, resources and support designed to help start-up businesses get set and grow. £30k of grants …
In celebration of its recent expansion across the region, the Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Cambridgeshire & Peterborough has announced the launch of a brand new support programme to businesses in the area. BIPC Jumpstart is a unique initiative offering grants, resources and support designed to help start-up businesses get set and grow. In the …
Businesses operating in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors across East Cambridgeshire are being encouraged to check if they are eligible for a one-off COVID grant of up to £6000. The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme (OHLGS), has been made available by Central Government in recognition that the rise of the Omicron variant means …
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Scheme Opens in East Cambridgeshire Read More »
Local heroes from across Cambridgeshire recognised for supporting their local communities during the pandemic. Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire has recognised the efforts of local constituents in her COVID Community Champion Awards. Nominated by members of the public, Louize and James Hurst, Elizabeth Brunton and Jeanette Fenn have been selected as the runners …
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A King’s Ely flautist has secured a place at the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lauren Booth, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior and who joined King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep in Year 1, will be visiting the prestigious London music conservatoire every Saturday, starting this month, to study Flute. Lauren …
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Pupils, families and staff members at King’s Ely are renowned for showing community spirit all year round, but never more so than at Christmas. From raising funds for charities which support people less fortunate than themselves, to making and donating food for some of the Ely area’s most vulnerable people, King’s Ely is delighted to …
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Ely Rotary Club is pleased to announce that it has fixed a date for their first Big Band Show after a four-year break, mainly due to Covid. The motto is to “blow away the cobwebs” and enjoy the moment again! All those fabulous Glenn Miller big hits and lots lots more will hopefully spring back …