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Ely Tigers welcomed league leader’s Holt, to Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon. The game started well for both sides, as both sides tried to get a foot hold in the game, it was the home side that put points on the board as the referee award Ely a penalty, they opted to kick for …
On Thursday night, 1094 City of Ely Squadron said goodbye to our Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer Rory Donoghue when he “aged out” of The Air Training Corps. Warrant Officer Donoghue joined Ely’s Air Cadets as soon as he was able to when he was 12 and as soon as he was in year 8. Since …
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Pos+Ability is calling on supporters to nominate the charity to win a £1,000 festive financial boost as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance’s annual 12 days of giving Christmas campaign. Now into its fifth year, the campaign sees the specialist insurer giving 120 different charities an early Christmas gift of a £1,000 donation, with 10 winners announced …
Pos+Ability’s chance to win £1,000 Festive Boost Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has released details of its Business Growth Fund which aims to support businesses looking for help to scale up and grow as the district emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for the Business Growth Fund are open from Wednesday 1st December and the Council is urging businesses to check their eligibility …
Applications Open for East Cambs Business Growth Fund Read More »
On Saturday 27th November, with thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Ely Museum were delighted to host the Polish Community School for a morning of festive fun, crafts, music and traditions. We enjoyed traditional Christmas tales told in English and in Polish, sang traditional Polish and English Christmas and folk songs, enjoyed poems, stories, …
Polish Community School Welcomed to Ely Museum for Festive Fun! Read More »
Following a meeting of the Finance and Assets Committee, East Cambridgeshire District Council has adopted its new cycling and walking routes strategy. The strategy follows on from a survey which took place in 2020 to gather views from residents as to how the Council could prioritise routes to encourage more people to cycle or walk …
East Cambs Cycling and Walking Routes Strategy Approved Read More »
Residents in East Cambridgeshire have been asked to rally together and show their continued support for hardworking waste collectors who have been working flat out since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 60-strong team at East Cambs Street Scene (ECSS) have been short staffed as they juggle the effects of COVID combined with a national shortage of HGV …
Ely Tigers travelled to Thurston last Saturday afternoon looking to extend their unbeaten run to three, again the selection saw changes to the starting 15, the forecast all week had mentioned the incoming storm and for a change the forecast was spot on as the game was played in rain and gusting winds The game …
We are so excited to announce that Haddenham Arts Centre are to receive £25,000 from third round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund!! Caroline Cawley, Arts Centre Manager said “We are happy to receive this funding and are very grateful to Arts Council England and DCMS who have continued to support our ongoing recovery. We …
Haddenham Arts Centre Receives Grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund Read More »
The two Rotary Clubs in Ely are running an online Virtual Charity Balloon Race, with the chance to win £100 cash in time for Christmas. Balloons, which are £3 each and include some seasonal-themed balloons, can be bought at https://www.balloonrace.com/rotarychristmasballoonrace and will be entered into the race, which starts with the Balloon launch at midday on Saturday …
Win £100 in time for Christmas with Rotary’s Charity Balloon Race Read More »
A local charitable project that aims to show people in crisis some love and kindness is launching an appeal to help survivors of violence and other serious crimes during an emergency. The Love in a Bag Cambridgeshire campaign is being launched tomorrow (25th November) in support of White Ribbon Day, which calls to end violence …
Love in a Bag project launches appeal to help victims of violence on White Ribbon Day Read More »
Ely walked away with thousands of pounds in development money today when members of the Combined Authority Board approved three East Cambridgeshire District Council project proposals received under the Market Towns Programme. A total sum of £344,000 of Combined Authority funding was approved by members. The first grant is £120,000 for a project to expand …
Ely Scoops Market Town Funds from Combined Authority Read More »
The Babylon Gallery hosts the work of Quentin Blake, as they showcase The BFG in Pictures touring exhibition from Tuesday 23rd November to Thursday 23rd December. The BFG in Pictures is a touring exhibition from House of Illustration, featuring reproductions of Quentin Blake’s illustrations for Roald Dahl’s much-loved story The BFG. The exhibition, curated by …
The BFG in Pictures Visits Ely Riverside Gallery Read More »
Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students are celebrating fantastic results in this year’s Mathematical Olympiad for Girls. Eleanor MacGillivray, who is in Year 13 and is Head of School, achieved 100% in the competition for the second year running, which places her in the top 0.2% of entrants nationally. Lauren Peck, who is in Year …
King’s Ely Duo Shine in Mathematical Olympiad for Girls Read More »
While other clubs in the London 2 Eastern Counties League, Ely Tigers welcome Wisbech in a re-arranged league fixture, the sides met on the back of wins the previous week, both sides fielding changed 15’s making changes to their squad during the morning of the game, with replacement Ricky Linton being forced to withdraw, and …
On Wednesday, 10is Academy double header resulted in a win for the Women 1st and the Men 1st teams. Both 10is Academy’s 1st teams picked up a win: the Women at home against Great Shelford and the Men away at Chatteris. The Women team hit the court cheered on by a few supporters. Mother and …
10is Academy Celebrating its 10 Weeks’ Anniversary with a Double Victory Read More »
Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students have been awarded places at prestigious junior music conservatoires. Ally Bowerman and Mimi Hughes, who are both in Year 12 and are Sixth Form Ely Cathedral Choral Scholars, are visiting the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Junior Royal Academy of Music, respectively, every Saturday to …
King’s Ely Duo Selected to Attend Acclaimed Junior Music Conservatoires Read More »
A Littleport business centre could become “a shining light” in the district after being singled out as the ideal location for Council-funded solar panels. At an East Cambridgeshire District Council Operational Services Committee meeting, it was unanimously agreed that, in principle, ESpace North provided the best opportunity for the Council to kickstart the implementation of …
Solar Panels Could Light the Way For Council Renewable Energy Plan Read More »
Tens of thousands of pounds are set to be handed out to voluntary groups following approval by East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Operational Services Committee. Members agreed to award more than £46,000 to Citizens Advice West (CAWS) and almost £40,000 to Voluntary and Community Action East Cambridgeshire (VCAEC) over the next two years. The money will …
After two successive league defeats, Ely Tigers looked to get back on track when bottom side Woodbridge visited Cambridge Commodities Park, again the home side were forced into changes to the starting 15. The game started brightly for the home with the forward line on the front foot, with Nathan Brookes breaking clear only to …
Sunday 14th November saw 1094, City of Ely Squadron congregate at “The Ship of The Fens” Ely’s beautiful and historic Cathedral. Cadets and staff attended a moving Cathedral Service with poppies falling like snow flakes from the Cathedral’s Lantern high above the central Octagon. Following the service of Remembrance the Squadron formed up outside along …
Grrls Rock! The first Grrls Rock Camp Ely was a huge success, introducing 10 young women and non-binary and trans young people aged 12-18 to the thrill of creating and performing live music. Musician Emma Kupa and Babylon Arts joined forces this October half term to make a fun, creative and safe space for young …
Green fingered groups are being invited to plant an orchard to help the district become a greener and even greater place to live. East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a Create an Orchard programme that aims to support community groups, parish councils and schools to grow 26 new – or renewed – orchards as part …
Free Orchard Packs Set to Help Grow Greener East Cambs Communities Read More »
As you would of noticed, the bunting is slowly being replaced by our wonderful display of Christmas lights. The work takes place every Saturday, by Volunteers and City of Ely Estates Team, and Councillors. This year they are really special as we have new lights to shine on our community and a small event to …
East Cambridgeshire District Council will begin planting two new Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Tree Mazes as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project. The Council, who ran a maze designing competition for young people in the district, has chosen the lucky winners who will see their designs come to life in Ely Country Park. The …
Ely Tigers travelled to Ipswich YM on Saturday with yet another much changed starting 15, with the bench, possibly the oldest they have named for a while, and the replacements came into action as early as the fifth minute as Tom Green was replaced with John Dibb. In a tight first half it was Ely …
One of Ely’s most treasured attractions has been named a “hidden gem” by the National Tourism Agency. Oliver Cromwell’s House was assessed under Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and signified by the Quality Rose Marque before being highlighted in a list of special attractions. The Visit England assessor said the accolade was testament to …
Oliver Cromwell’s House named ‘Hidden Gem’ by Visit England Read More »
King’s Ely is proud to have gone the extra mile to support Ely Foodbank this autumn. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff and families from King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep right the way through to Sixth Form, King’s Ely donated enough food and toiletry items to fill five cars and the school’s rowing truck, which …
King’s Ely Donates “Outstanding” Haul of Items to Local Foodbank Read More »
Palace Green Homes has marked its progress at its community-led site in Haddenham by inviting local community groups to share contributions to a time capsule that has been buried on site last week as part of the site’s landscaping works. The capsule includes contributions from pupils at Robert Arkenstall Primary School, Haddenham Parish Council, Haddenham …
Palace Green Homes Celebrate History of Haddenham with Time Capsule Event Read More »
Join us for a Second World War Living History Day at Ely Museum on Saturday 6th November 2021 On Saturday 6th November, Ely Museum is delighted to welcome the teams from Khaki Devil and Great War Huts, who are leading experts on the British Army during the Second World War for a living history day. …
Remembrance Service – Sunday 14th November 2021 The City of Ely Parish Council and Royal British Legion Branch welcome all people in Ely to join us at the Cathedral on Sunday 14th November 2021 for a spectacular and very moving service, as well as a march through town, parade and Act of Remembrance in the Market …
On Thursday 28th October, 1094 Ely Squadron held their annual dining in evening in the historic and beautiful Monastic Barn dining hall at King’s School Ely. With many of the older cadets on Exam Leave and several unfortunately isolating the dinner was still well attended with many of the Squadron’s most recent recruit intake attending. …
King’s Ely’s synthetic sports pitch has undergone a major refurbishment. The £400,000 project was carried out by Velocity Sports Ltd and Surfacing Standards Ltd and was started in July this year. Not only has the astro’s surface been replaced, but a new shock pad has been fitted, as has a new sports fencing system and …
Investment in Sport at King’s Ely Continues with Significant Synthetic Pitch Refurb Read More »
On Wednesday 27th October, Babylon ARTS collaborated with Ely Markets to bring a dance performance called The Weather Machine to Ely Market Place. The two free performances entertained around 240 children and their families during the afternoon. Directed by Kate Flatt, The Weather Machine is a playful outdoor work, where two witty characters make magic …
The Weather Machine Makes a Splash in Ely Market Place Read More »
The City of Ely Council are proud to present a competition for young photographers. What does Ely mean to you? The aim of the competition is to ask the young photographers to tell us what they see when they think of Ely. We have 4 age group categories 4-7 yrs 8-10 yrs 11-15 yrs 16 …
City of Ely Young Peoples’ Photography Competition Read More »
To say the past few months have been a whirlwind for Sebastien Scaux would be a big understatement. Already an “Accredited +” LTA level 3 tennis coach, the 10is Academy coach opened a new tennis club in September, represented Cambridgeshire in the O45 and is now getting ready to compete on the ITF circuit (International …
10is Academy’s head coach living the ‘dream’ and learning from the best Read More »
Following over a year of uncertainty and cancellations, the Christmas Gift and Food at Ely Cathedral is back this November with a few exciting new developments. This year the grounds surrounding Ely’s Cathedral will be part of the Christmas Fair experience. An outdoor festive village, festooned with lights and seasonal cheer, will complement the beautiful array …
Ely Tigers welcomed back some familiar faces as they lined up against Newmarket at Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon, but the changes seem to disjoint the side that had posted 57 points in the previous weeks win at Thetford. From the start it was visitors that started the brightest, applying pressure on the home …
Jockeys Canter Away with Points in Derby Day Win Read More »
First-ever study of Europe’s best 100 Cathedrals by Simon Jenkins 15 British cathedrals selected for first-ever study of European cathedrals France dominates with 1 in 4 of the top 100 Cathedrals range from Kirkwall in Orkney to Valetta and Moscow Book celebrates revival of interest in cathedrals as congregations rise Simon Jenkins, best-selling chronicler of …
Ely Cathedral Listed Amongst the Top 25 by Leading Architectural Historian Simon Jenkins Read More »
In 1970, King’s Ely admitted girls for the first time in its 1,000-year history – a move which made headlines across the land. To commemorate fifty years of being co-educational, (well, fifty-one years now but the school was unable to celebrate properly last year due to Covid-19 lockdowns), King’s Ely hosted a wonderful event recently …
King’s Ely Celebrates Fifty Years of Being Co-Educational Read More »
The new club mantra this year of, Two Teams, One Squad, again came to the forefront on Saturday as Ely Tigers travelled across to Thetford for a league fixture, with first team regulars missing due to injury and availability it gave a chance to those coming in to impress. Tigers got off to a prefect …
We received this request of help for the Church in Little Downham from Sharon Walker. Read her story below. “Whilst organising a funeral for my brother, we (my niece and her uncle) spoke to a lovely lady called Shirley Jenkins who is the Warden of St Leonard’s Church in Little Downham, near Ely. St Mary’s …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its commitment to communities by making new additions to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) list. Following approval at last night’s Full Council meeting, a number of community-based projects have been added to the CIL list and can now benefit from financial backing from the Council. GP surgeries and health …
Following an away defeat in the local derby, Sebastien Scaux says the women’s progresses are starting to show. 10is Academy’s director and coach Sebastien Scaux says his young side is learning all the time and can improve – despite an 8-0 away defeat over Ely TC. “The girls went out and did well. It was …
This half term Ely Markets is hosting an exciting dance performance for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘The Weather Machine’ on Wednesday 27th October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and Ely Markets. “Babylon Arts is delighted to be working with …
Elyte Fitness aims to raise £1,000 for Children in Need and convert the money raised into miles, which they will collectively cycle within 24 hours. Staff members Courtney Pettifor, Ollie Rutherford and Sam Loveday, from Elyte Fitness, will start the challenge on Thursday 11th November at 18:00 and aim to complete all the miles by …
Money for Miles! Elyte Fitness Aims to Raise Hundreds of Pounds for Children in Need! Read More »
Greater Anglia has recognised its ‘very special’ volunteers in Cambridgeshire, who have been working to bring their local rail stations to the heart of their communities. The annual Station Adoption Awards ceremony was held on Friday, 15th October. Ely was named the ‘Best Staffed Station’ after volunteers and Greater Anglia staff brought the platforms to …
Community Rail Volunteers in Cambridgeshire Recognised at Awards Ceremony Read More »
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity invites you to raise festive cheer in your neighbourhood on Sunday 28th November, by taking part in their family-friendly Festive Run, sponsored by Price Bailey and Busy Bee Recruitment! Participants are being encouraged to do their best (or worst!) in Christmassy fancy dress as they run, walk, wheel or scoot 5 …
Less Than a Month Until Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run! Read More »
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Adventure Training Camp 2021 Here is a report from Corporal Polly Nickless of 1094 (Ely) Squadron: “Last week Cadet Warrant Officer Donoghue, Cadet Western and I attended the Beds & Cambs Wing adventure training camp in Windermere at one of the two National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centres. It was an …
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Event Name: ‘The Aldreth 950 – Hereward’s Last Stand!’ Event Arrangers: The WakeHereward Project and Aldreth Community Association Event: Re-enactment Event and Festival at Aldreth near Haddenham, Camb’s. Venue: Aldreth Village Hall and school playing fields, Postcode CB6 3PQ Dates/Times: 3 x days: Weds 27th, Fri 29th and Sat 30th October. What is it? Commemorative …
With half term fast approaching, with the week’s tail wrapping around Halloween, Oliver Cromwell’s House is coming back to life like never before! With a range of Colourful Characters and Creepy Tales, it’s sure to delight!Starting on Monday 25th there will be a whole range of activities taking place. Following the recent trend of ‘Working …
Have you signed up to take part in Window Wanderland yet? If you’re planning on transforming a window for Ely Window Wanderland please sign up so that we can include your window on the map and create a local trail. Sign up here: https://www.windowwanderland.com/area/ely-cambs/ We will make the map public on Friday 22nd at midday! What is Window …
After a break of two weeks, Ely Tigers got back to winning ways as Fakenham visited Cambridge Commodities Park, where injuries and unavailability of players forced a change in the line up. Ely got off to the perfect start, from a line out Ely won the ball, and moved the ball out to the left …
Last week, Sylhet restaurant in Ely held a Charity Curry Night in memory of Spotted in Ely’s founder, Mark Cooney, with the aim of raising funds for Addenbrookes Charitable Trust. It was an excellent evening, well supported by locals and it became the perfect opportunity to make Zahid Ahmed our most recent Community Star. Nominated …
Charity Curry Night with a Community Star Surprise Read More »
Staff from the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) pushed themselves to the limit as they took on the Lake District 10 Peaks challenge in 10 hours on the 10th October to mark the Trust’s 10th anniversary. The Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge was a one-day event which drew in 11 summits over a walking distance …
CMAT Staff Complete 10 Peaks Challenge in Aid of Charity Read More »
Join the Bonivant Household at Ely Museum 16th – 17th October 2021 Ely Museum is delighted to welcome the medieval Bonivant Household to Ely Museum for a fantastic living history weekend from the 16th to the 17th October. Over the weekend, you’ll meet the reenactors and learn about their lives at home, at work and …
A celebration tree was planted at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School in Ely on Monday 11th October, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project. The school was one of 70 in the country to be gifted a celebration tree, which was planted in a play area at the front of the school …
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce (CCC) is delighted to announce Harvey Bibby has been appointed to chair the Ely and East Cambs Chamber Committee. He will be taking over from Jo Evans who will still remain on the Chamber Board. Harvey is Marketing and Development Director at Grovemere Property Limited and has been instrumental in …
As we move into the latter stages of 2021, we may find ourselves with ongoing anxieties due to the Covid pandemic and the numerous issues it has caused for many different families. These pressures and anxieties have led to family breakdowns. For many this will be their first experience of separation and is only natural …
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Housing and Community Advice Service has launched a new district-wide roaming community hub. The Housing and Community Advice Service Bus will be travelling to areas across the district to provide support and advice on topics ranging from debt and benefits to homelessness and COVID-19 recovery. Much like public transport, the bus …
Mobile Housing and Community Advice Service Launches in East Cambs Read More »
On Friday night at Ely Squadron we welcomed 24 new recruits into The Air Training Corps family when we enrolled 24 out of the 28 junior cadets of Tutor Flight. Having completed phase 1 of their basic training the cadets were enrolled by The Squadron Padre The Reverend Alan Jesson with Ely Squadron’s Commanding Officer …
National Poetry Day was founded in 1994 and is a celebration of poetry in all it’s forms. Everyone is encouraged to join in and discover, share and create poems. There’s all kinds of events in all kinds of places – check out www.nationalpoetryday.co.uk for more. FenSpeak is Ely’s poetry, spoken word and storytelling event. Our …
For 12 years, Ely Cathedral and a wonderful group of volunteers have been providing a Christmas Day lunch. This Christmas we are extending the project to cover three venues in the City: The Almonry , The Lighthouse and The Countess Free Church, as well as home delivery or collection The Christmas Lunch is being co-ordinated by …
Christmas Lunch Appeal 2021 – Buy Someone Christmas Lunch Read More »
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is excited to announce that their annual Festive Run, sponsored by Price Bailey, Ely and Busy Bee Recruitment, is now open for registrations! Runners, fancy-dress lovers and teams of families and friends are being invited to limber up, pull on their best Christmas-themed fancy dress and run 5 or 10km in …
Help Raise £20,000 for Hospice by Taking Part in Annual Festive Fun Run! Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is welcoming applications for four £100k homes in Ely. The four properties at the Old Tannery, Forehill, which are currently under construction by Laragh Homes, are expected to be completed in October/November 2021. The deadline to submit an application for the properties is 15th October, 2021. £100k Homes are new-build, 100% owned, …
On Thursday 30th September 2021, artists and husband and wife duo Carol and Bob Banks launched their new exhibition, ‘Fenscapes’ at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. Carol, a jewellery maker and Bob a painter, are both heavily influenced by the unique Fenland landscape and the theme runs throughout the exhibition. On the gallery walls is …
The Fens Inspire Artist Couple in Riverside Exhibition Read More »
A Health and Happiness event for residents in East Cambridgeshire is returning on October 16th. The Health and Happiness Day, which first took place in 2016 at Ely Country Park, is a one-day event featuring demonstrations and guidance from local organisations that advise and encourage people on how to implement positive changes in their life …
The Tansy beetle which exists at only three sites in the UK, is present as a small population at the Welney Wetland Centre. Particular habitat management taking place this autumn is aiming to promote the type of wetland they prefer, as well as opening up new parts of the reserve to visitors. It may be …
Endangered Beetle and Visitors Set to Benefit from Habitat Creation at WWT Welney Read More »
Artist , Ted Coney is reopening his pop-up gallery for guided tours from Sunday 10th October for a short season until early December. This is the first time he has been able to take guided tours around his grade 2 listed cottage on Ely’s Waterside since 2019. However he has not been idle. As well …
Crazy hair? Don’t care! Squash or juice? You choose! Temporary tattoo? Here’s to you! Unhealthy snack? Don’t hold back! Rebels and rule followers alike relished the chance to go wild at the Lantern Community Primary School’s first ever Break the Rules Day today (Friday 1st October). Kids at the Ely school were encouraged to wear …
It’s been a long time in the works but we’re about to start our sessions in Ely! If you are based in or near Ely, or have friends that are, we have a limited-time offer of just £19.99 for your child’s first tuition session. Classes are all 1.5 hours in length. Here’s everything you need …
English and Maths Tuition at the Lighthouse, Ely Read More »
A captivating exhibition by London based Syrian artist, Sara Shamma, is on display in Ely Cathedral’s Lady Chapel this October. The exhibition focusses on the global issue of modern slavery which began as Sara Shamma’s personal response to the plight of enslaved Yazidi women and girls. Having become aware of the display and sale of …
We are delighted to announce the five projects selected as the recipients of The Gemini Boat Race Bursary Fund: Brixton Wings, Behind Every Kick, Ely College, the Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub, and Warrington Youth Rowing. Applications for the fund, which opened in June, were received from all over the UK from a …
Gemini Boat Race Bursary supports Five Youth Projects. Read More »
Ely Tigers are extremely proud to have been chosen as the first club in Cambridgeshire to join the Northampton Saints club affiliation scheme. The scheme, started in 2020 is designed to build links with grassroots clubs and help provide support with the affiliated clubs development. You can read more about the announcement here: https://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/community/affiliate-clubs We …
Ely Tigers Join Northampton Saints Club Affiliation Scheme Read More »
The national charity YGAM (The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust) has partnered with the local Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Eyes and Ears programme to provide a unique opportunity for teachers to attend two workshops providing access to a host of gaming and gambling teaching resources as well as the chance to obtain certification. Eyes and …
The 10is Academy Men’s tennis team started its 2021-22 LTA Winter League schedule with an 8-0 victory over Cottenham Men’s 1 in the team’s first home match of the year on Wednesday evening. Pair number 1 Tom Shackleton and Sebastien Scaux earned 10is Academy’s first point of the day with a 6/4 6/1 victory, followed …
10iS Academy’s Men 1 Roll Past Cottenham 1 in The LTA League Read More »
Dr Nik Johnson Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough visited Ovins Rise in Haddenham on 16th September 2021. Ovins Rise is a 54 home development in Haddenham which has been delivered by Haddenham Community Land Trust in partnership with Palace Green Homes. Dr Nik was shown round the site by Mark Hugo Chair of Haddenham Community …
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson visits Ovins Rise, Haddenham Read More »
The Babylon Gallery will be hosting the work of Quentin Blake later this year as they showcase The BFG in Pictures touring exhibition from 23rd November to 23rd December. The BFG in Pictures is a touring exhibition from House of Illustration, featuring reproductions of Quentin Blake’s illustrations for Roald Dahl’s much-loved story The BFG. The …
Last night 1094 Squadron City of Ely Air Cadets had a flying visit from The Sector Commander for East Cambridgeshire: Squadron Leader Hicks. The Squadron Leader was on hand to meet and interview four prospective members of Adult Staff as part of The Royal Air Force Air Cadets national recruiting campaign for additional volunteers to …
A rare and exciting exhibition of contemporary stained glass has just begun the first leg of its UK tour at Ely Cathedral. The exhibition celebrates the Centenary of the British Society of Master Glass Painters (BSMGP), the UK’s only membership organisation devoted exclusively to the art and craft of stained glass, which was founded in …
British Society of Master Glass Painters Centenary Exhibition Read More »
“We need bigger skateparks, better facilities…we just need to go bigger and better!” Marc Churchill, BBC Olympic Reporter and Professional Skateboarder You have to have a heart of concrete not to be awed and inspired by the performances of the Olympian skateboarders and BMX riders in Tokyo this year. (And if you haven’t caught up …
Alisa has burst onto the scene and become the new face of 10is Academy after a breakthrough 2021. The 16-year-old stunned fans at Ely TC’s championship as she embarked on a fairy-tale run playing three finals and winning two of them in her longest tennis day. She did it the hard way. In her first …
Alisa’s Ely Tennis Championship exploits are transcending tennis in Ely Read More »
Ely Tigers welcomed Norwich Union to the Cambridge Commodities Park for their opening London 3 Eastern Counties League fixture. Tigers welcomed new faces to the starting 15, but it was one of the old guard that took the scoring honours, with Joel Scott Paul scoring the opening points with a penalty, Scott Paul extended the …
Ely Tigers Match Report: Ely Tigers 48 – 15 Norwich Union Read More »
Next year marks 70 years of the monarch on the throne, and to celebrate the anniversary and create a lasting legacy a UK-wide tree planting initiative named The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) has been established. The unique scheme involves inviting people to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee,” with everyone encouraged to plant trees from …
Platinum Jubilee Planting Intiative to Leave Lasting Legacy for The Queen Read More »
Further support is being offered to businesses in East Cambridgeshire affected by the Covid-19 pandemic through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme. The sixth round of the discretionary funding scheme has been launched in response to the four-week pause at Step 3 of the government roadmap announced by the Prime Minister on June 14th. Eligible …
Covid-19 Business Supports Grant Opens for Sixth Round of Applications Read More »
The day the industry re-opened! Over 100 friers and trade suppliers travelled to Ely Cambridgeshire for the 8th annual Isle of Ely Produce an Chippy Chat open day. It was to be the first chip shop industry event since the start of the pandemic The event put on by John, Oliver and Claire Boutwood and hosted by …
Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty with Covid 19, the Council has taken the decision not to proceed with the Christmas Lights Switch on Event this year. However, the Council very much looks forward to providing the Christmas Lights Illuminations and a Christmas shopping evening where these can be appreciated. More details regarding this will be published in …
2020 was the first time in our history that we were unable to hold our usual event. Instead, we held an online version for arts and crafts, and for everything that is weighed or measured we had a ‘drive-through’ weigh-in/measure-off. This year we are back to normal – well nearly! We were unable to raise …
Colin Riley’s Stream-Shine played by violinist Philippa Mo complements Weber’s Invitation to the Dance and Brahms’ glorious Symphony no 4 On Saturday 25th September 2021, Ely Sinfonia will be playing its first “proper” post lockdown concert in a glorious re-awakening of Ely Cathedral to local talent. The orchestra will be joined by virtuoso violinist, Philippa …
Ely’s Air Cadet Squadron have spent Sunday morning tending to the RAFA Memorial Rose Garden in the grounds of the former RAF Ely Hospital which later became the Princess of Wales NHS Hospital. In close collaboration with the Hospital Management Team and the Ely Branch of the RAF Association Charity the Squadron has committed to …
AFC Ely enjoyed the perfect start to their league campaign with a domineering victory over a reformed Mepal outfit returning to competitive action after a spell away from the Cambridge County League. Whilst there will be greater tests for AFC Ely, a team entering their second season as a club, this win was a real …
AFC Ely Cruise to Victory in League Opener, Putting Nine Past Mepal Read More »
On Friday 3rd September, the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists launched their new exhibition, WaterWays at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. The gallery walls are filled with 137 watercolour paintings, the combinations of water with pigment results in a range of compositions, techniques and styles. All framed paintings are for sale, as well as a …
A Teacher at King’s Ely has started his year as President of the Geographical Association (GA). Alan Parkinson, who is Head of Geography at King’s Ely Junior, was Vice President of the GA last year, and became 2021-22 President on September 1st. Alan, who lives in Norfolk and who has been teaching at King’s Ely …
King’s Ely Teacher becomes President of the Geographical Association Read More »
Keep those summer vibes rolling into September and book your FREE ticket to join us for the all-new FUEL FESTIVAL on Saturday 11th September from 2:30pm-9:30pm. Fuel is a Christian partnership event aiming to serve the people and churches across Ely and surrounding area. The full-packed programme will be enjoyed by people of ALL AGES and …
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All roads lead to Ely on Monday 13th September 2021 where local people will be able to access road safety advice throughout the day, as part of an annual, international road safety campaign. Project EDWARD (Every Day Without a Road Death) is an Europe-wide road safety campaign backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, …
A Cambridgeshire Headteacher is resorting to a fundraising skydive because there isn’t enough government funding for much needed improvements to the school building and grounds. Bridget Harrison will be raising money for The Rackham C of E Primary School in Witchford on 11th September by falling through the air at 125mph from 15,000 ft, the highest …
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RAF Henlow Summer Camp August 2021, here is a report from Ely Squadron’s Corporal Polly Nickless: “Last week Cadet Coleman and I attended RAF Henlow Summer Camp in Bedfordshire. It was great camp with a vast array of activities. These included section visits to the RAF police dogs and The Centre for Aviation Medicine. At …
Producers at KD Theatre Productions in association with The Maltings Ely have announced their star cast for this year’s must-see pantomime adventure, Sleeping Beauty. The pantomime of your dreams will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages and will run from Friday 10th December 2021 – Friday 31st December 2021. Welcoming audiences back into The Maltings for panto is Ely’s Favourite Funny Man, Terry Gauci who …
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Help The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS make Ely Window Wanderland 2021 even bigger and better than last year… Following the success of Ely’s first Window Wanderland, The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS have teamed up again to encourage Ely residents to transform Ely’s streets by making an illuminated window display as part of …
As Ely Squadron continues to stand back up following the enforced pause in cadet activities during lockdown, 1094 Squadron cadets have been attending Summer camps, The National Aerospace Camp, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, road marching and day visits. Here’s a report from Corporal James Munday who has just returned from his Gold Duke of …
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