East Cambs Businesses Invited to Apply for Cash Grant of Up to £30,000

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 …

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New King’s Ely Scholars installed during Choral Evensong

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) …

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Lucy Frazer MP announces COVID Community Champion Award Winners

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 …

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Ely Cathedral cancels popular annual Carol Concert due to concerns over pre-Christmas rise in Covid 19 cases

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 …

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King’s Ely Student Commended in Prestigious Competition

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 …

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Britten Sinfonia launches its new Music on Your Doorstep series in Ely in January 2021 in partnership with Babylon Arts

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 …

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Lucy Frazer MP welcomes reopening of Soham Station after years of campaigning

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) …

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Plan, Prepare, Prevent: Council’s Plea to Protect East Cambs this Christmas

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 …

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1094 City of Ely Squadron said Goodbye to Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer Rory Donoghue

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’s chance to win £1,000 Festive Boost

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 …

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Applications Open for East Cambs Business Growth Fund

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 …

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Polish Community School Welcomed to Ely Museum for Festive Fun!

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, …

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East Cambs Cycling and Walking Routes Strategy Approved

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 …

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Residents asked to Rally Together to Support Waste Collection Operatives this Christmas and New Year

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 …

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Haddenham Arts Centre Receives Grant from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund

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 …

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Win £100 in time for Christmas with Rotary’s Charity Balloon Race

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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Love in a Bag project launches appeal to help victims of violence on White Ribbon Day

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 …

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Ely Scoops Market Town Funds from Combined Authority

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 …

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The BFG in Pictures Visits Ely Riverside Gallery

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 …

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King’s Ely Duo Shine in Mathematical Olympiad for Girls

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 …

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10is Academy Celebrating its 10 Weeks’ Anniversary with a Double Victory

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 …

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King’s Ely Duo Selected to Attend Acclaimed Junior Music Conservatoires

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 …

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Solar Panels Could Light the Way For Council Renewable Energy Plan

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 …

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Funding Boost Will Help Voluntary Groups

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 …

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City of Ely Remembrance Sunday Parade 2021

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 …

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Free Orchard Packs Set to Help Grow Greener East Cambs Communities

 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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Oliver Cromwell’s House named ‘Hidden Gem’ by Visit England

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 …

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King’s Ely Donates “Outstanding” Haul of Items to Local Foodbank

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 …

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Palace Green Homes Celebrate History of Haddenham with Time Capsule Event

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 …

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Investment in Sport at King’s Ely Continues with Significant Synthetic Pitch Refurb

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 …

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The Weather Machine Makes a Splash in Ely Market Place

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 …

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10is Academy’s head coach living the ‘dream’ and learning from the best

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 …

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Christmas Gift and Food Fair is Back!

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 …

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Ely Cathedral Listed Amongst the Top 25 by Leading Architectural Historian Simon Jenkins

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 …

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King’s Ely Celebrates Fifty Years of Being Co-Educational

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 …

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Council Confirms Commitment to Communities

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 …

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Money for Miles! Elyte Fitness Aims to Raise Hundreds of Pounds for Children in Need!

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 …

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Community Rail Volunteers in Cambridgeshire Recognised at Awards Ceremony

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 …

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Less Than a Month Until Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run!

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 …

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1094 Ely Squadron Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Adventure Training Camp 2021

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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The WakeHereward Project proudly announce that Actor and Medieval Reenactor Rory Gibson will perform the role of Hereward at the forthcoming ‘Aldreth 950’ Festival this October

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 …

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Half Term Happenings at Oliver Cromwell’s House

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 …

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Are You Taking Part in Ely Window Wanderland?

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 …

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Charity Curry Night with a Community Star Surprise

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 …

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Ely’s first Platinum Jubilee celebration tree planted at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School

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 …

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Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce appoints Harvey Bibby as Chair of Ely and East Cambs Chamber Committee

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 …

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Mobile Housing and Community Advice Service Launches in East Cambs

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 …

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Christmas Lunch Appeal 2021 – Buy Someone Christmas Lunch

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 …

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Help Raise £20,000 for Hospice by Taking Part in Annual Festive Fun Run!

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 …

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Applications Open for 100k Homes in Ely

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, …

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The Fens Inspire Artist Couple in Riverside Exhibition

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 …

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East Cambs Health and Happiness Event Returns

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 …

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Endangered Beetle and Visitors Set to Benefit from Habitat Creation at WWT Welney

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 …

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Marathon Run for Prostate Cancer UK and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust

Ruth New and Kirsty Smith, two friends from Ely, are running the London Marathon on Sunday 3rd October to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust. They are running to raise money for two charities that are very close to their hearts. Prostate cancer is something that runs in Ruth’s family and …

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Ely Cathedral to Host Compelling Exhibition and Lectures to Highlight the Plight of Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

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 …

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Gemini Boat Race Bursary supports Five Youth Projects.

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 …

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Ely Tigers Join Northampton Saints Club Affiliation Scheme

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 …

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Cambridgeshire’s Eyes and Ears Schools Programme Partners with UK Gaming and Gambling Charity

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 …

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10iS Academy’s Men 1 Roll Past Cottenham 1 in The LTA League

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 …

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The BFG in Pictures at The Babylon Gallery

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 …

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British Society of Master Glass Painters Centenary Exhibition

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 …

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Passionate and Community-Centered Committee are Going for Gold with their Skatepark and BMX Plans

“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 …

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Alisa’s Ely Tennis Championship exploits are transcending tennis in Ely

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 …

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Amber Ankh Events Presents Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre

On the 26th September 2021 – Amber Ankh Events presents Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre, will be taking place at The Maltings in Ely. Featuring a fabulous range of unique and interesting artisans, craftspeople, traders and mediums! Amber Ankh Events is proud to bring Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre to The Maltings for …

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Ely Tigers Match Report: Ely Tigers 48 – 15 Norwich Union

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 …

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Platinum Jubilee Planting Intiative to Leave Lasting Legacy for The Queen

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 …

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