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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 …
Community groups urged to apply for grants of up to £1000 Read More »
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 …
New Principal appointed at Littleport and East Cambs Academy Read More »
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 …
Lucy Frazer MP announces COVID Community Champion Award Runners Up Read More »
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 …
King’s Ely Musician Achieves Place at Prestigious Conservatoire Read More »
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 …
Season of Goodwill Celebrated in Abundance at King’s Ely Read More »
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 …
We had the pleasure in awarding the latest Community Star Awards at Ely Cathedral in front of the Magnificent Christmas tree. Matt Bradney Jessica Dixon, Stuart Grainger, Joe Ison and Livia Dixon are all well known around the Ely area, also in the Business Community. The team were nominated by a Spotted in Ely follower …
Real Hero’s Don’t Wear Capes, They Wear Trainers! Read More »
Growing businesses in East Cambs are being encouraged not to miss out on an opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £30,000. The Business Growth Fund, launched by East Cambridgeshire District Council, is designed to help support businesses looking to scale up and grow. Eligible businesses can apply for a one-off grant which …
East Cambs Businesses Invited to Apply for Cash Grant of Up to £30,000 Read More »
King’s Ely’s new King’s, Queen’s and International Scholars have been formally admitted. The school’s King’s Scholars for this academic year are William Biggs, Benjamin Collier, Joseph Coppin, Freddie Hills, Jonathan Iles, Ben Kittoe, Connor Marshall and Daniel Millard. Queen’s Scholars are Nia Baird, Alice O’Callaghan, Lauren Peck and Alice Wallace. International Scholars are Yi (Judy) …
New King’s Ely Scholars installed during Choral Evensong 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, Dr Katrina Young, Phil Priestley and Katja Gauci and Stephanie Prior have been selected as …
Lucy Frazer MP announces COVID Community Champion Award Winners Read More »
Hark! The Herald, the annual Christmas Carol Concert at Ely Cathedral, due to take place this Wednesday evening, 22nd December, has been cancelled. The concert, which and marks the start of many people’s festivities and remains one of the most popular events in the Cathedral’s music calendar, had sold over 1000 tickets by mid-October. The …
A talented King’s Ely pupil and Ely Cathedral Chorister is celebrating success in this year’s Choir Schools’ Association (CSA) Willcocks Composition Competition. Thomas Strudwick, who is in Year 8 at King’s Ely Junior and who is one of Ely’s Head Choristers, says he is “pleased but really surprised” to have been commended in the Junior …
King’s Ely Student Commended in Prestigious Competition Read More »
Let’s be honest: the world needs more kindness… Haddenham Arts Centre in collaboration with Re-imagine Resource Centre bring you our Christmas Kindness Cabin. A magical place where you can give to the community by donating a small gift, a toy, a pudding or a Christmas treat for Ely Food Bank as there is no payment …
Pop-up fun music days will involve live events for adults and children of all ages, with opportunities to try out instruments and meet musicians. Professional chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia, which is based in Cambridge and performs across East Anglia as well as in London and internationally, starts the New Year at The Maltings in Ely …
Residents in East Cambs are reminded to check their waste collection calendar to find out more about festive bin day changes this Christmas and New Year. All residents will have their waste collected earlier than scheduled ahead of Christmas Day. Following Christmas Day, collection dates will be later than usual. The first earlier services will …
Greater Anglia services to operate between Ipswich and Peterborough, benefitting the Soham community After 56 years, Soham Station will once again be open to passengers. From Monday 13th December, Soham residents will benefit from Greater Anglia services operating between Ipswich and Peterborough. Under the former Mayor, James Palmer, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) …
Lucy Frazer MP welcomes reopening of Soham Station after years of campaigning Read More »
Ely Tigers made the short trip to Wisbech for their final league game of 2021, having already met last month, where Tigers run out 62-17 winners, the side were looking to complete the double and keep the pressure on league leaders, Holt. The game started well for the home side, scoring the first try of …
As Christmas approaches we are asking our parents, carers and friends in the local community if they would consider buying a book for the library at The Shade. Children and staff at The Shade love reading. We want our school library to reflect fully the diverse nature of our school and local community. Books are …
Returning to local competitive swimming at an external venue for the first time in more than 18 months, 31 swimmers from City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club attended the December Open run by Newmarket and District Swimming Club on the 4th/5th December. Ten swimmers were swimming for the first time at a competition outside the …
City of Ely ASC Triumph at Newmarket December Open Read More »
Ely Museum is delighted that our much loved, traditional Father Christmas Grotto can return to the museum this year! Following two years of closure during which the museum underwent a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Fund development and two years of Covid, we are so pleased to be welcoming Father Christmas back to the museum. Whilst, due to …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is encouraging residents to ‘Plan, Prepare and Prevent’ to celebrate this festive season safely. It comes after a new, more transmissible variant of COVID-19 has been found in places across the UK and an increased amount of pressure on NHS services during the colder winter months. ‘Plan, Prepare, Prevent’ is the …
Plan, Prepare, Prevent: Council’s Plea to Protect East Cambs this Christmas Read More »
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 …
1094 City of Ely Squadron said Goodbye to Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer Rory Donoghue Read More »
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 …
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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 …
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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 …