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The cast of Youth Acts UP who are aged 7- 16, will perform a Pantomime written by local Little Downham children’s author Peter Crussell. They will have you laughing and singing to a host of memorable songs and with a few surprises in store you will go away with a fantastic memory. This is their …
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1st Sutton Scouts have once again spread festive cheer through fenland villages raising spirits and much needed funds for their new hut appeal. Villagers old and young from Haddenham, Witchford and Sutton were delighted with the vision the group created and thrilled to chat with Santa and be treated with specially made reindeer’s noses. The …
Our student Kate has been part of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ culture over the last few months. Kate is an avid fan and a walking encyclopaedia of the show. Whilst having taken ballet classes, she does not see herself getting into ballroom dancing. She is interested in the costumes and the glitz but says she …
At WVC, we wanted to help Ely Foodbank at this critical time of year and spread a little Christmas cheer. Our House Managers came up with the idea of a Reverse Advent Calendar where students donate food, toiletries and gifts in the lead up to the end of term. For their generosity, students were rewarded …
On Friday December 6th, 276 students from Witchford Village College participated in an annual 12 Hours of Sport event. The event raised valuable funds for The Malcolm Whales Foundation, a charity who raises money for those affected by cancer. The students participated in sports from 07:00am to 07:00pm, ranging from Trampolining, Ultimate Frisbee, Festive Run, …
A group of forty GCSE History students have just returned from a jam-packed three-day visit to Berlin. The group are studying Weimar Germany and the Cold War, so a trip to Berlin gave huge relevance to their studies. A 3am departure for Luton Airport made for a very long first day. Upon landing at Berlin …
The Light Festival is on again in St Andrews Church in Isleham this weekend, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December from 3 – 6pm. Events include Community Carol Concert at 4:00 pm Sunday. There’s also the draw for the Grand Raffle at 5:30pm with the first prize being £100. Other prizes include a ‘pod’ coffee …
Students from Witchford Village College took part in a Cultural Tester day at Anglia Ruskin University where they had the opportunity to listen to, work with and have hands on experience from individuals involved in different creative industries. This ranged from “Life as a freelance Fashion Photographer”; Graphic Design and photoshop workshops; discovering what careers …
Its nearly Christmas which means only one thing …… Panto Time!! Wilburton Theatre Group proudly presents a Noda production of Beauty and the Beast, so come and cheer on this great cast by singing loudly and enjoying yourself. Fairy Rose tells the story of a nasty King called Jasper who is trying to take over …
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Students and staff at Littleport and East Cambs Academy are celebrating as the school is awarded the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award for schools and education institutions that champion cultural education. It celebrates schools that embrace the arts across the curriculum, bringing them to life for children and young people. …
Littleport and East Cambs Academy Strikes Gold for Creative Work Read More »
Families and friends of the Veterans of 115 Squadron who were based at RAF Witchford airfield, now Lancaster Way Business Park, during WWII from 1943 to the end of hostilities, attended the Remembrance Service at St. Andrews Church in Witchford, then on to the short service and wreath laying at the 115 Squadron Memorial, dedicated …
Witchford Village College is built on the former site of RAF Witchford, in use during the Second World War. Today we held our Remembrance Ceremony to honour the lives lost during the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. We also honoured those who flew from RAF Witchford and of those the ten men …
Remembrance Service at Witchford Village College Read More »
The national charity The Hygiene Bank, collecting hygiene products for local people in crisis, has opened a new collection point in Soham. Local people can now donate toiletries, hygiene, beauty and personal care items at a collection point located in The Viva Shop, in Church Street, Soham. The Hygiene Bank Soham has partnered with Soham’s …
For the past 66 years the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year the Carnival raised £6,500 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations. Our main beneficiaries this year were Friends of Soham Village College and Soham Food Bank who both received …
Soham Carnival Donate Funds Back into the Community Read More »
A community hub focusing on the range of life events which can result in homelessness will look at “intervention to prevent the worst from happening”. Littleport Community Hub is being relaunched with the aim of bringing together a range of experts from a variety of organisations, support groups and charities to help individuals from across …
New Community Hub to Reduce The Risk of Homelessness in Littleport Read More »
A brand new IT facility, known as The Hub, opened at Witchford Village College this week. The school is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment project. There are new maths classrooms, a practice music room and refurbished toilets. Over the summer work started on replacing windows and flat roofs with the main hall receiving a much-needed …
Littleport and East Cambs Academy is delighted to have received a grant of £5,000 from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’s (the DofE) Diamond fund. The funding will give young people the opportunity to experience new activities and learn new skills whilst completing the prestigious award. The DofE scheme is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading …
A ladies shopping and pampering night is being organised in Little Downham to raise awareness and much needed funds for Petals, the baby loss charity that has been forced to suspend services due to lack of funding from the NHS. Laura Warner, a Risk Co-ordinator at Eazipay Ltd in Ely, is organising the event, which …
Ladies Night Aims to Raise Funds for Baby Loss Charity Read More »
October 1st saw the opening of SP K9 Therapy, a local professional therapy and rehabilitation centre for sporting, working & recovering dogs. This brand new, purpose-built hydrotherapy centre offers a state-of-the-art heated hydrotherapy pool, water treadmill, and a fully qualified team that can provide a combination of hydrotherapy, pre & post-operative physiotherapy, rehabilitation programmes, a …
Our Year 10 GCSE Drama class recently travelled to The Perse School, Cambridge to participate in a workshop with Shakespeare Schools Festival. Our student Tabitha takes up the story: “Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the Shakespeare Schools Festival staff and were quickly introduced to the other class we were working with (a class of …
A masterplan to transform a market town in East Cambridgeshire has been given the go-ahead approved by local councillors. The Littleport Vision 2030, which aims to make the area healthy, thriving and prosperous by investing in jobs, homes and skills, and identifying improvements to the town centre and the creation of a station gateway was …
After a challenging week, Saturday 28th September dawned with the promise of little or no rain for Soham. Despite blustery winds, competition entries flooded in throughout the morning as gigantic pumpkins, enormous sunflowers and other various shapes of vegetable arrived at the Recreation Ground. Decorated cakes, floral arrangements, art and poetry were also entered into …
So, after months of hard work, we are actually approaching the opening day for The Cherry Tree in Haddenham. This family run Cafe / Bar is aiming to become a community hub, and a much needed local amenity. We have decided against a big opening event as there’s just too much to do to get …
The Newly Refurbished Cherry Tree in Haddenham to Open in October Read More »
After over ten years successfully running adult men basketball teams Littleport Basketball Club has decided to start offering children basketball training sessions this year. With some encouragement and support from Littleport Leisure Centre the first training session took place on 18th of September with 11 participants turning up ranging from ages of 5 to 13. Sessions …
Soham Pumpkin Fair has been running since 1975 and is held annually on the last Saturday in September. Every year we raise money for local charities, while providing the community with an enjoyable day out. In the morning, between 9.30-11.30, we are busy booking in entries for our various competitions; then in the afternoon we …
A 12 year old student from Witchford Village College has raised £1,350 for the East Anglia Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of three Grandparents. For the past 5 years, Oliver Chapman and his family have raised over £4,000 for various charities. Last Saturday the Chapmans completed a sprint triathlon by cycling from Ely to Littleport, …
Family Triathlon Raises Money for Teenage Cancer Trust Read More »
Exciting news for Soham! The town is getting its own parkrun, thanks to the huge efforts of Soham locals and keen runners, Andrew and Jon. You will get to know them soon! parkrun organise free, weekly, 5K timed runs all around the world. They are open to everyone; they are free, safe and easy to …
Students, parents and staff came together this morning at Witchford Village College to celebrate this year’s GCSEs. All of the hard work, effort and commitment paid off for the students, as they opened their envelopes containing their results. Whilst the college celebrated everyone’s achievements, special mention must go to Sophie Lewin who achieved an incredible …
A local charity in Littleport is helping to improve the lives of adults with complex learning disabilities, with the help of food donations from its local Tesco store. Founded in 1994, Branching Out provides specialist work-based training to its members, in areas such as upcycling, gardening, arts and crafts and cooking. The group also provides …
Ely Charity serves up more hot meals, with help from Tesco Read More »
Littleport parkrun held a special parkrun today to coincide with Pride in Ely, inviting parkrunners to run wearing bright clothes. A fantastic time was had by all. You can read the run report here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/littleport/news/2019/08/10/run-the-rainbow-clare-andrews/ Everybody is always welcome at parkrun, which is a free, weekly, timed 5-kilometre run. Come and join us and enjoy …
Littleport ‘Run the Rainbow’ parkrun for Pride in Ely Read More »
Pupils attending Highfield Littleport Academy, in Cambridgeshire, will be looking to hone their footballing skills for the 2019/20 season after receiving their free Premier League Primary Stars equipment pack. Stocked full of items including Nike match footballs, training bibs and numbered and lettered floor markers, the Premier League equipment pack will aid teacher delivery of …
Students at WVC have been able to take part in a large range of activities this week. Year 7 went on a travel and tourism trip to Cambridge, having the opportunity to visit Kings College and to ride on the open-top sight-seeing bus. Thorpe Park was the destination for our Years 8 and 9, they …
On Saturday July 6th the Museum was pleased to welcome the Mayor of Ely, Councillor Mike Rouse, and Steph Peachey from Cambridgeshire Fens LAG to the museum where the Mayor Mike Rouse had kindly agreed to carry out the official opening of the new entrance porch by cutting the ribbon on the doors, followed by …
Prickwillow Museum Opening with LEADER Grant support Read More »
Viva Arts and Community Group, Soham, Cambridgeshire has received funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund to convert a derelict Edwardian Mill in Soham into a vibrant community space. The project is one of six to have been awarded a share of £5.1m in the Midlands and East of England with projects which drive diversity, …
Viva Mill Redevelopment Project Launches With National Heritage Lottery Grant Read More »
The 28th June 2019 saw Witchford Village College bathed in sunshine as our Year 11 leavers arrived in their splendor to enjoy an evening of sophistication at their Masquerade Prom. They arrived in style with vehicles that ranged from a Campervan, Ferrari, Range Rover, Capri to Search and Rescue siren lit cars, each and every one …
Viva Arts and Community Group, Soham, are currently preparing to take two full scale comedy-musicals; ‘A Slice of Saturday Night’ and ‘Sister Act’, to the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Over 70 people will be travelling together from Soham to Edinburgh including performers, musicians, backstage volunteers and creative professionals- each volunteering their time …
Viva Soham hit the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival with two musicals Read More »
The Wilburton Beer Festival team are making last minute preparations for their 21st Charity Festival this coming weekend (22nd and 23rd June). Highlights include a selection of over 50 craft Beers and Ciders, Pimms, Prosecco, a Gin tent and an incredible band line up including Special Groove, Blue Thunder and Sabretooth Timmy. The family festival …
Witchford Village College recently welcomed Jon Crisp from Amey, at Waterbeach. He held an assembly with our Year 8 students about recycling and reducing waste. He informed them about the waste that goes to landfill and how long it takes to break down. He then gave them information about recycling and waste reduction. Jon was …
The Cherry Tree Pub on Duck Lane, Haddenham has recently been bought by the Taylor family. The building is now undergoing major renovations, and we are hoping to re-open the doors towards the end of the summer. It will no longer be run as a pub in the traditional sense. Our aim is that it …
We held our latest: Pink Chair Engagement (PCE) event today on the green opposite St George’s Church in Littleport. We are popping up throughout Littleport, crafting, chatting and engaging. The project aims to take back areas which have become known for anti-social behaviour. So the area starts to have a new positive identity. Filled with community …
This years Soham Carnival takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2019 with a full programme of events! On Arena 1 & 2 from 9am – 1.00pm is the Traditional Heavy Horse Show, followed by the judging of the parade floats at 1.45 pm. The parade starts at 1.00pm from Holmes Lane through the …
Soham Carnival 2019 – 66 Years of Family Fun Raising Money for the Local Community Read More »
Waitrose, Ely are generously backing Witchford Village College’s initiative and will be supplying healthy breakfasts to our Year 11 students through their GCSE exams. The initiative was piloted in November, for mock exams, proving to be very successful in ensuring all students had a wholesome breakfast before going into an exam. Debbie Walker, Head of …
It started when someone glanced at a notice board in the Plough pub on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon and declared, “I can do that”, followed by further cries of “what a great idea” and “count me in” being heard from around the bar. What they are agreeing to do, is to jump out …
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On Saturday 11th May, Wicken Beer Festival is back for it’s 16th year. Sabertooth Timmy will be returning after their superb performance last year in the rain to headline a fun night full of classic rock covers. The female fronted band provide their own twist on rock’s most iconic songs; ranging from Aerosmith, The Killers, …
Great news! St Mary’s Surgery in Ely has adopted Littleport parkrun! In an exciting and innovative initiative, the Royal College of General Practitioners is collaborating with parkrun UK to promote the health and wellbeing of staff and patients. Under this initiative, GP practices across the UK are encouraged to develop close links with their local …
Following on from the recycling story we put out last week, ‘East Cambs Follows in Walkers Footsteps to Deliver New Recycling Scheme’ We got in touch with Kathy Murray in Soham who is already making it easier for locals to recycle. Kathy told us: “I have been a member of Terracycle since November 2018, initially …
This year local man Ben Waters, from Soham, will be testing his bodies limits to the absolute maximum with a Double Spartan Trifecta a Marathon and The World Championship OCR race. With 22 events already completed, he has around 25 races and obstacle course runs already booked in for completion this year! Ben is raising …
Neighbourhood Care Soham is making a bid to keep beloved Nellie, the Ely Tuk Tuk in the East Cambs area by trying to raise £4000 in just 30 days. Back in January, Mark and Teresa Harrison, owners of Ely Tuk Tuk decided to make the tough decision to sell Nellie and put out a Facebook …
Staff at Rackham Primary School in Witchford were asked by their headteacher to spread some Christmas Joy to the pupil and parent community this festive season. Headteacher, Bridget Harrison said, “I saw a brilliant video online of some shopkeepers singing and walking through Ely High Street Passage and it got me thinking that our staff …
Year 11 students at Witchford Village College took part in a very poignant road safety day culminating in their Vice Principal and fellow students being cut from a vehicle. Firefighters from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service staged the road traffic accident involving a car and a cyclist and arrived at the scene in a Fire …
College staff were very excited to take a small group of students to the House of Commons on Thursday for the final of the South East Cambridgeshire annual inter-school debating competition. Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire, adjudicated whilst Head of Criminal Justice, Sir Brian Leveson, judged the debate. The final follows first rounds of debating in …
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Fantastic day here at Witchford Village College. We have been raising money for Save the Children supporting their Christmas Jumper Day. It was also the day for Christmas Dinner and our canteen staff cooked a very tasty one (turkey with all the trimmings or vegetarian filo tart) served by the Principal, Vice Principal and Assistant …
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The cast and members of The Littleport Players promised an evening to remember and boy (or girl) they sure didn’t disappoint. From the off, the room (about 120 in the audience) was filled with laughter, music, fun, surprises and a huge dusting of talent ! All the cast members were amazing and everything went to …
A Star-Studded Spectacular (Littleport’s Finest) ‘Aladdin’ Opening Night Read More »
Today the College is buzzing with one hundred and twenty-six students taking part in 12 hours of continuous sport. Students will be improving their sports skills, team building and working on their physical strengths whilst having fun. The main aim of the day is to raise money for the Malcolm Whales Foundation. Damien Whales founded …
Littleport Community Primary and the PTFA recently held a spectacular frosted wonderland, which was advertised by way of a fun event countdown. Teachers, parents and the PTFA worked together to provide an enjoyable evening, for both the young and the old. The event, 3 months in the making. Promising excitement , celebration and most of …
The Church Christmas fayre for me, starts the beginning of the festive period. An event which is at the heart of community life. The fayre is always well attended and has many quality craft stalls, which are all unique. Many are from out of the area and belong to several specialist crafting guilds. The running …
St. Georges Parish Church Christmas Fayre……Complete with Elves! Read More »
This article is a difficult one for me, more personal than I would usually choose….or indeed even like. But I hope you will understand, the importance of this and for me to come out of my comfort zone (& front door). This week I had planned as usual to go out into the community. To …
The Littleport 1st Scouts were outside the Co-Op on Main Street on Saturday, to raise much needed funds for the group. Scout leader, Julie explained that earlier this year The Co-Op made the Scouts one of three local groups which they are assisting with fund raising. The stand was also an opportunity for locals to …
“Off to the shed” isn’t something which my family and friends are likely to hear me call, but this week I did just that. The lure of visiting ‘The Hangar – Littleport’s Men’s Shed’ became more than tempting. I think in part, it came about as my father had never let me into his shed. …
This week I was allowed unique access, to visit and speak with four elderly residents at The Grange care home. This started out as a general chat, about them living during the war, history, dates and geography. It ended up being so much more…For me, it ended up being something, which will stay with me …
During the early part of last year I was asked to go along to a ‘wild’ secret garden area in Littleport and to give my views re. Disabled accessibility and how best this could be put into place. I was given the location as the end of Limes Close, across the car park. A place …
Every year we all rush out to source the biggest and best pumpkin which we can find. Eagerly dreaming up new carving ideas. Our front of house becomes full of ghouls, demons, skeletons and monsters ready to pounce on any brave trick or treaters. But is this festival for all……Not necessarily. Many children enjoy the …
When my family and I moved to Littleport 8 years ago, it didn’t take us long to find out about all the amazing events and places that Littleport has to offer. For such a geographically small place, it oozes with charm, friendliness and amenities. When you go for a walk, people often strangers, will talk …
On Saturday, 17th November, local woman Tia Colcomb will be hosting a fundraising evening full of magic, music, and fun activities. Tia’s Bright Stars evening, taking place at Littleport Village Hall, will raise money for a potentially life-changing genetics test which Tia has been told by doctors will be a crucial part of her ongoing …
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Claire’Marie and the Littleport Adams Heritage Centre are appealing for community makes of poppies. These will be used to mark the special occasion, 100yrs of Remembrance Day (11th Nov) 1918-2018. The poppies can be in any form: card-work, drawing,painting, knitting, crochet. All sizes up to about A4. So get creative ! Open for all. See …
Never one to shy away from a challenge…..the amazing Derek Timbers and his committee, at the Littleport Ex-serviceman’s Club well and truly smashed it, with the Children In Need – Family Disco, which was held on Saturday 13th October. Raising funds for the Children in Need appeal. Derek says, that this particular charity is close to his heart …
Yet again the community of Littleport haven’t disappointed with their resolve and community minded perseverance. Often people accidentally mislay items around Littleport. Whether this be a child’s cuddly softy or more recently a 10” dinosaur. Sadly, but luckily not so often, something is stolen. In both instances the drive by the community and our local …
Stretham Bowls Club President Dave Cousins (right) giving a cheque to Gary Sutcliffe of the Alzheimer’s Society. The Cheque was our second one to the Society for £550 the first being £1000. The club has named this Society our charity for the next six months. Most of these funds were raised via our “Bacon Buttie” …
Former students from a Witchford state college are being asked to go back to the classroom to inspire current students to career confidence and academic success. The students past and present from Witchford Village College in Manor Road, Witchford, have joined a programme run by the national education charity Future First which helps state schools and colleges develop ‘old …
Witchford Village College puts students’ Future First Read More »
Following the summer success of the Beer & Music Festival organised by the Club in conjunction with Blueshed Studios, it was with great pleasure that President Barry Lonsdale handed over a cheque for just over £5280 to representatives of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Aisha Graves ( Community Fund Raising coordinator ) and Rtn Robert Barnes …
Soham Pumpkin Fair has been held on the last Saturday in September since 1975 and over the years has provided much needed funding for many local charities and organisations. It is a chance to show off some of the most impressive home produce, but there is much more to the Fair than pumpkins and other …
Quick News from Cambridgeshire County Council A new speed limit scheme was formally marked in Witcham, near Ely, last week. The local community, led by Witcham Equestrian Centre and the Parish Council, came together to campaign and raise funds for a speed reduction scheme in the village after a car collided with two horses and their riders …
At the heart of any amazing community are the residents whom live and breath life, the soul. As well as a strong, central building. The backbone if you like. Littleport is fortunate to have all of this, in abundance. Standing proudly, elevated and centrally located. Is our church, St George’s Parish Church. A 15th century …
On Sunday 9th September, Littleport held a community fundraiser by way of a village wide yard sale. 87 households in Littleport came together, to create one huge yard sale, complete with maps and the best walking routes. The idea was thought up by a parent group at the new Littleport, Highfield Academy. To raise some funds, …
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Little Downham’s primary school has been put under special measures, following a damning Ofsted inspection. In a report published yesterday, Downham Feoffees Primary School was found to be “inadequate” in all areas. “In accordance with section 44(1) of the Education Act 2005, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector is of the opinion that this school requires special …
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The issues that caused Ely Post Office to be mysteriously closed this week have now been resolved, according to the Costcutter’s owner and the Post Office. A Post Office spokeswoman told Spotted in Ely that the company is trying to find a “permanent solution for Ely”. At 1pm today (Friday), the Costcutter shop at Central …
How do you feel about 11,400 new homes being built across East Cambridgeshire in the next 19 years? That’s one of the proposals set forward by East Cambridgeshire District Council, which yesterday launched its second public consultation to hear public views on its draft Local Plan. The plan also says Soham’s town centre is “under …
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A dull day didn’t dampen spirits at today’s Little Downham Village Fete. There were smiles aplenty as people browsed numerous stalls, watched performances by Horizons Academy dancers and displays by gun dogs and raptors. Later in the afternoon there were children and adult races, a tug of war and a show by the Lantern Dance …
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