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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 …
Win £100 in time for Christmas with Rotary’s Charity Balloon Race Read More »
A local charitable project that aims to show people in crisis some love and kindness is launching an appeal to help survivors of violence and other serious crimes during an emergency. The Love in a Bag Cambridgeshire campaign is being launched tomorrow (25th November) in support of White Ribbon Day, which calls to end violence …
Love in a Bag project launches appeal to help victims of violence on White Ribbon Day Read More »
Ely walked away with thousands of pounds in development money today when members of the Combined Authority Board approved three East Cambridgeshire District Council project proposals received under the Market Towns Programme. A total sum of £344,000 of Combined Authority funding was approved by members. The first grant is £120,000 for a project to expand …
Ely Scoops Market Town Funds from Combined Authority Read More »
The Babylon Gallery hosts the work of Quentin Blake, as they showcase The BFG in Pictures touring exhibition from Tuesday 23rd November to Thursday 23rd December. The BFG in Pictures is a touring exhibition from House of Illustration, featuring reproductions of Quentin Blake’s illustrations for Roald Dahl’s much-loved story The BFG. The exhibition, curated by …
The BFG in Pictures Visits Ely Riverside Gallery Read More »
Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students are celebrating fantastic results in this year’s Mathematical Olympiad for Girls. Eleanor MacGillivray, who is in Year 13 and is Head of School, achieved 100% in the competition for the second year running, which places her in the top 0.2% of entrants nationally. Lauren Peck, who is in Year …
King’s Ely Duo Shine in Mathematical Olympiad for Girls Read More »
While other clubs in the London 2 Eastern Counties League, Ely Tigers welcome Wisbech in a re-arranged league fixture, the sides met on the back of wins the previous week, both sides fielding changed 15’s making changes to their squad during the morning of the game, with replacement Ricky Linton being forced to withdraw, and …
On Wednesday, 10is Academy double header resulted in a win for the Women 1st and the Men 1st teams. Both 10is Academy’s 1st teams picked up a win: the Women at home against Great Shelford and the Men away at Chatteris. The Women team hit the court cheered on by a few supporters. Mother and …
10is Academy Celebrating its 10 Weeks’ Anniversary with a Double Victory Read More »
Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students have been awarded places at prestigious junior music conservatoires. Ally Bowerman and Mimi Hughes, who are both in Year 12 and are Sixth Form Ely Cathedral Choral Scholars, are visiting the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Junior Royal Academy of Music, respectively, every Saturday to …
King’s Ely Duo Selected to Attend Acclaimed Junior Music Conservatoires Read More »
A Littleport business centre could become “a shining light” in the district after being singled out as the ideal location for Council-funded solar panels. At an East Cambridgeshire District Council Operational Services Committee meeting, it was unanimously agreed that, in principle, ESpace North provided the best opportunity for the Council to kickstart the implementation of …
Solar Panels Could Light the Way For Council Renewable Energy Plan Read More »
Tens of thousands of pounds are set to be handed out to voluntary groups following approval by East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Operational Services Committee. Members agreed to award more than £46,000 to Citizens Advice West (CAWS) and almost £40,000 to Voluntary and Community Action East Cambridgeshire (VCAEC) over the next two years. The money will …
After two successive league defeats, Ely Tigers looked to get back on track when bottom side Woodbridge visited Cambridge Commodities Park, again the home side were forced into changes to the starting 15. The game started brightly for the home with the forward line on the front foot, with Nathan Brookes breaking clear only to …
Sunday 14th November saw 1094, City of Ely Squadron congregate at “The Ship of The Fens” Ely’s beautiful and historic Cathedral. Cadets and staff attended a moving Cathedral Service with poppies falling like snow flakes from the Cathedral’s Lantern high above the central Octagon. Following the service of Remembrance the Squadron formed up outside along …
Grrls Rock! The first Grrls Rock Camp Ely was a huge success, introducing 10 young women and non-binary and trans young people aged 12-18 to the thrill of creating and performing live music. Musician Emma Kupa and Babylon Arts joined forces this October half term to make a fun, creative and safe space for young …
Green fingered groups are being invited to plant an orchard to help the district become a greener and even greater place to live. East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a Create an Orchard programme that aims to support community groups, parish councils and schools to grow 26 new – or renewed – orchards as part …
Free Orchard Packs Set to Help Grow Greener East Cambs Communities Read More »
As you would of noticed, the bunting is slowly being replaced by our wonderful display of Christmas lights. The work takes place every Saturday, by Volunteers and City of Ely Estates Team, and Councillors. This year they are really special as we have new lights to shine on our community and a small event to …
East Cambridgeshire District Council will begin planting two new Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Tree Mazes as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy project. The Council, who ran a maze designing competition for young people in the district, has chosen the lucky winners who will see their designs come to life in Ely Country Park. The …
Ely Tigers travelled to Ipswich YM on Saturday with yet another much changed starting 15, with the bench, possibly the oldest they have named for a while, and the replacements came into action as early as the fifth minute as Tom Green was replaced with John Dibb. In a tight first half it was Ely …
One of Ely’s most treasured attractions has been named a “hidden gem” by the National Tourism Agency. Oliver Cromwell’s House was assessed under Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and signified by the Quality Rose Marque before being highlighted in a list of special attractions. The Visit England assessor said the accolade was testament to …
Oliver Cromwell’s House named ‘Hidden Gem’ by Visit England Read More »
King’s Ely is proud to have gone the extra mile to support Ely Foodbank this autumn. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff and families from King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep right the way through to Sixth Form, King’s Ely donated enough food and toiletry items to fill five cars and the school’s rowing truck, which …
King’s Ely Donates “Outstanding” Haul of Items to Local Foodbank Read More »
Palace Green Homes has marked its progress at its community-led site in Haddenham by inviting local community groups to share contributions to a time capsule that has been buried on site last week as part of the site’s landscaping works. The capsule includes contributions from pupils at Robert Arkenstall Primary School, Haddenham Parish Council, Haddenham …
Palace Green Homes Celebrate History of Haddenham with Time Capsule Event Read More »
Join us for a Second World War Living History Day at Ely Museum on Saturday 6th November 2021 On Saturday 6th November, Ely Museum is delighted to welcome the teams from Khaki Devil and Great War Huts, who are leading experts on the British Army during the Second World War for a living history day. …
Remembrance Service – Sunday 14th November 2021 The City of Ely Parish Council and Royal British Legion Branch welcome all people in Ely to join us at the Cathedral on Sunday 14th November 2021 for a spectacular and very moving service, as well as a march through town, parade and Act of Remembrance in the Market …
On Thursday 28th October, 1094 Ely Squadron held their annual dining in evening in the historic and beautiful Monastic Barn dining hall at King’s School Ely. With many of the older cadets on Exam Leave and several unfortunately isolating the dinner was still well attended with many of the Squadron’s most recent recruit intake attending. …
King’s Ely’s synthetic sports pitch has undergone a major refurbishment. The £400,000 project was carried out by Velocity Sports Ltd and Surfacing Standards Ltd and was started in July this year. Not only has the astro’s surface been replaced, but a new shock pad has been fitted, as has a new sports fencing system and …
Investment in Sport at King’s Ely Continues with Significant Synthetic Pitch Refurb Read More »
On Wednesday 27th October, Babylon ARTS collaborated with Ely Markets to bring a dance performance called The Weather Machine to Ely Market Place. The two free performances entertained around 240 children and their families during the afternoon. Directed by Kate Flatt, The Weather Machine is a playful outdoor work, where two witty characters make magic …
The Weather Machine Makes a Splash in Ely Market Place Read More »
The City of Ely Council are proud to present a competition for young photographers. What does Ely mean to you? The aim of the competition is to ask the young photographers to tell us what they see when they think of Ely. We have 4 age group categories 4-7 yrs 8-10 yrs 11-15 yrs 16 …
City of Ely Young Peoples’ Photography Competition Read More »
To say the past few months have been a whirlwind for Sebastien Scaux would be a big understatement. Already an “Accredited +” LTA level 3 tennis coach, the 10is Academy coach opened a new tennis club in September, represented Cambridgeshire in the O45 and is now getting ready to compete on the ITF circuit (International …
10is Academy’s head coach living the ‘dream’ and learning from the best Read More »
Following over a year of uncertainty and cancellations, the Christmas Gift and Food at Ely Cathedral is back this November with a few exciting new developments. This year the grounds surrounding Ely’s Cathedral will be part of the Christmas Fair experience. An outdoor festive village, festooned with lights and seasonal cheer, will complement the beautiful array …
Ely Tigers welcomed back some familiar faces as they lined up against Newmarket at Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon, but the changes seem to disjoint the side that had posted 57 points in the previous weeks win at Thetford. From the start it was visitors that started the brightest, applying pressure on the home …
Jockeys Canter Away with Points in Derby Day Win Read More »
First-ever study of Europe’s best 100 Cathedrals by Simon Jenkins 15 British cathedrals selected for first-ever study of European cathedrals France dominates with 1 in 4 of the top 100 Cathedrals range from Kirkwall in Orkney to Valetta and Moscow Book celebrates revival of interest in cathedrals as congregations rise Simon Jenkins, best-selling chronicler of …
Ely Cathedral Listed Amongst the Top 25 by Leading Architectural Historian Simon Jenkins Read More »
In 1970, King’s Ely admitted girls for the first time in its 1,000-year history – a move which made headlines across the land. To commemorate fifty years of being co-educational, (well, fifty-one years now but the school was unable to celebrate properly last year due to Covid-19 lockdowns), King’s Ely hosted a wonderful event recently …
King’s Ely Celebrates Fifty Years of Being Co-Educational Read More »
The new club mantra this year of, Two Teams, One Squad, again came to the forefront on Saturday as Ely Tigers travelled across to Thetford for a league fixture, with first team regulars missing due to injury and availability it gave a chance to those coming in to impress. Tigers got off to a prefect …
We received this request of help for the Church in Little Downham from Sharon Walker. Read her story below. “Whilst organising a funeral for my brother, we (my niece and her uncle) spoke to a lovely lady called Shirley Jenkins who is the Warden of St Leonard’s Church in Little Downham, near Ely. St Mary’s …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has confirmed its commitment to communities by making new additions to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) list. Following approval at last night’s Full Council meeting, a number of community-based projects have been added to the CIL list and can now benefit from financial backing from the Council. GP surgeries and health …
Following an away defeat in the local derby, Sebastien Scaux says the women’s progresses are starting to show. 10is Academy’s director and coach Sebastien Scaux says his young side is learning all the time and can improve – despite an 8-0 away defeat over Ely TC. “The girls went out and did well. It was …
This half term Ely Markets is hosting an exciting dance performance for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘The Weather Machine’ on Wednesday 27th October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and Ely Markets. “Babylon Arts is delighted to be working with …
Elyte Fitness aims to raise £1,000 for Children in Need and convert the money raised into miles, which they will collectively cycle within 24 hours. Staff members Courtney Pettifor, Ollie Rutherford and Sam Loveday, from Elyte Fitness, will start the challenge on Thursday 11th November at 18:00 and aim to complete all the miles by …
Money for Miles! Elyte Fitness Aims to Raise Hundreds of Pounds for Children in Need! Read More »
Greater Anglia has recognised its ‘very special’ volunteers in Cambridgeshire, who have been working to bring their local rail stations to the heart of their communities. The annual Station Adoption Awards ceremony was held on Friday, 15th October. Ely was named the ‘Best Staffed Station’ after volunteers and Greater Anglia staff brought the platforms to …
Community Rail Volunteers in Cambridgeshire Recognised at Awards Ceremony Read More »
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity invites you to raise festive cheer in your neighbourhood on Sunday 28th November, by taking part in their family-friendly Festive Run, sponsored by Price Bailey and Busy Bee Recruitment! Participants are being encouraged to do their best (or worst!) in Christmassy fancy dress as they run, walk, wheel or scoot 5 …
Less Than a Month Until Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s Festive Run! Read More »
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Adventure Training Camp 2021 Here is a report from Corporal Polly Nickless of 1094 (Ely) Squadron: “Last week Cadet Warrant Officer Donoghue, Cadet Western and I attended the Beds & Cambs Wing adventure training camp in Windermere at one of the two National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centres. It was an …
1094 Ely Squadron Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Adventure Training Camp 2021 Read More »
Event Name: ‘The Aldreth 950 – Hereward’s Last Stand!’ Event Arrangers: The WakeHereward Project and Aldreth Community Association Event: Re-enactment Event and Festival at Aldreth near Haddenham, Camb’s. Venue: Aldreth Village Hall and school playing fields, Postcode CB6 3PQ Dates/Times: 3 x days: Weds 27th, Fri 29th and Sat 30th October. What is it? Commemorative …
With half term fast approaching, with the week’s tail wrapping around Halloween, Oliver Cromwell’s House is coming back to life like never before! With a range of Colourful Characters and Creepy Tales, it’s sure to delight!Starting on Monday 25th there will be a whole range of activities taking place. Following the recent trend of ‘Working …
Have you signed up to take part in Window Wanderland yet? If you’re planning on transforming a window for Ely Window Wanderland please sign up so that we can include your window on the map and create a local trail. Sign up here: https://www.windowwanderland.com/area/ely-cambs/ We will make the map public on Friday 22nd at midday! What is Window …
After a break of two weeks, Ely Tigers got back to winning ways as Fakenham visited Cambridge Commodities Park, where injuries and unavailability of players forced a change in the line up. Ely got off to the perfect start, from a line out Ely won the ball, and moved the ball out to the left …
Last week, Sylhet restaurant in Ely held a Charity Curry Night in memory of Spotted in Ely’s founder, Mark Cooney, with the aim of raising funds for Addenbrookes Charitable Trust. It was an excellent evening, well supported by locals and it became the perfect opportunity to make Zahid Ahmed our most recent Community Star. Nominated …
Charity Curry Night with a Community Star Surprise Read More »
Staff from the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) pushed themselves to the limit as they took on the Lake District 10 Peaks challenge in 10 hours on the 10th October to mark the Trust’s 10th anniversary. The Lake District 10 Peaks Challenge was a one-day event which drew in 11 summits over a walking distance …
CMAT Staff Complete 10 Peaks Challenge in Aid of Charity Read More »
Join the Bonivant Household at Ely Museum 16th – 17th October 2021 Ely Museum is delighted to welcome the medieval Bonivant Household to Ely Museum for a fantastic living history weekend from the 16th to the 17th October. Over the weekend, you’ll meet the reenactors and learn about their lives at home, at work and …
A celebration tree was planted at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School in Ely on Monday 11th October, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project. The school was one of 70 in the country to be gifted a celebration tree, which was planted in a play area at the front of the school …
The Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce (CCC) is delighted to announce Harvey Bibby has been appointed to chair the Ely and East Cambs Chamber Committee. He will be taking over from Jo Evans who will still remain on the Chamber Board. Harvey is Marketing and Development Director at Grovemere Property Limited and has been instrumental in …
As we move into the latter stages of 2021, we may find ourselves with ongoing anxieties due to the Covid pandemic and the numerous issues it has caused for many different families. These pressures and anxieties have led to family breakdowns. For many this will be their first experience of separation and is only natural …
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Housing and Community Advice Service has launched a new district-wide roaming community hub. The Housing and Community Advice Service Bus will be travelling to areas across the district to provide support and advice on topics ranging from debt and benefits to homelessness and COVID-19 recovery. Much like public transport, the bus …
Mobile Housing and Community Advice Service Launches in East Cambs Read More »
On Friday night at Ely Squadron we welcomed 24 new recruits into The Air Training Corps family when we enrolled 24 out of the 28 junior cadets of Tutor Flight. Having completed phase 1 of their basic training the cadets were enrolled by The Squadron Padre The Reverend Alan Jesson with Ely Squadron’s Commanding Officer …
National Poetry Day was founded in 1994 and is a celebration of poetry in all it’s forms. Everyone is encouraged to join in and discover, share and create poems. There’s all kinds of events in all kinds of places – check out www.nationalpoetryday.co.uk for more. FenSpeak is Ely’s poetry, spoken word and storytelling event. Our …