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Palace Green Homes Celebrate History of Haddenham with Time Capsule Event

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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Event Name: ‘The Aldreth 950 – Hereward’s Last Stand!’ Event Arrangers: The WakeHereward Project and Aldreth Community Association Event: Re-enactment Event and Festival at Aldreth near Haddenham, Camb’s. Venue: Aldreth Village Hall and school playing fields, Postcode CB6 3PQ Dates/Times: 3 x days: Weds 27th, Fri 29th and Sat 30th October. What is it? Commemorative …

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Half Term Happenings at Oliver Cromwell’s House

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Covid-19 Business Supports Grant Opens for Sixth Round of Applications

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Further support is being offered to businesses in East Cambridgeshire affected by the Covid-19 pandemic through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme. The sixth round of the discretionary funding scheme has been launched in response to the four-week pause at Step 3 of the government roadmap announced by the Prime Minister on June 14th. Eligible …

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Littleport Lions Club Announce the Return of Breakfast with Santa

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Littleport Lions club are pleased to announce the return of the ever popular ‘Breakfast with Santa’. At the Almonry Ely on December 21st, 22nd and 23rd (not Christmas Eve) with only one sitting at 8.30am each day. This year we have introduced a continental breakfast.  The cost is £3.50 adults and £6.50 for children who …

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Ely Christmas Lights Switch On Event

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Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty with Covid 19, the Council has taken the decision not to  proceed with the Christmas Lights Switch on Event this year.   However, the Council very much looks forward to providing the Christmas Lights Illuminations and a Christmas shopping evening where these can be appreciated. More details regarding this will be published in …

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Ely Sinfonia Celebrates the Return to Live Performance with World Premiere of New British Concerto for Violin and Orchestra

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Colin Riley’s Stream-Shine played by violinist Philippa Mo complements Weber’s Invitation to the Dance and Brahms’ glorious Symphony no 4 On Saturday 25th September 2021, Ely Sinfonia will be playing its first “proper” post lockdown concert in a glorious re-awakening of Ely Cathedral to local talent.  The orchestra will be joined by virtuoso violinist, Philippa …

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AFC Ely Cruise to Victory in League Opener, Putting Nine Past Mepal

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AFC Ely enjoyed the perfect start to their league campaign with a domineering victory over a reformed Mepal outfit returning to competitive action after a spell away from the Cambridge County League. Whilst there will be greater tests for AFC Ely, a team entering their second season as a club, this win was a real …

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WaterWays Exhibition Makes A Splash

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On Friday 3rd September, the Society of East Anglian Watercolourists launched their new exhibition, WaterWays at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside.  The gallery walls are filled with 137 watercolour paintings, the combinations of water with pigment results in a range of compositions, techniques and styles. All framed paintings are for sale, as well as a …

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King’s Ely Teacher becomes President of the Geographical Association

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A Teacher at King’s Ely has started his year as President of the Geographical Association (GA).  Alan Parkinson, who is Head of Geography at King’s Ely Junior, was Vice President of the GA last year, and became 2021-22 President on September 1st. Alan, who lives in Norfolk and who has been teaching at King’s Ely …

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Keep the Summer Vibes Rolling at the Fuel Festival this Weekend

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Keep those summer vibes rolling into September and book your FREE ticket to join us for the all-new FUEL FESTIVAL on Saturday 11th September from 2:30pm-9:30pm. Fuel is a Christian partnership event aiming to serve the people and churches across Ely and surrounding area. The full-packed programme will be enjoyed by people of ALL AGES and …

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Headteacher All Set for School Fundraising Skydive

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A Cambridgeshire Headteacher is resorting to a fundraising skydive because there isn’t enough government funding for much needed improvements to the school building and grounds.   Bridget Harrison will be raising money for The Rackham C of E Primary School in Witchford on 11th September by falling through the air at 125mph from 15,000 ft, the highest …

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Rise and Shine – it’s Sleeping Beauty Panto Time – The Pantomime of Your Dreams

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Producers at KD Theatre Productions in association with The Maltings Ely have announced their star cast for this year’s must-see pantomime adventure, Sleeping Beauty. The pantomime of your dreams will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages and will run from Friday 10th December 2021 – Friday 31st December 2021. Welcoming audiences back into The Maltings for panto is Ely’s Favourite Funny Man, Terry Gauci who …

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Ely’s Window Wanderland is back!

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Help The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS make Ely Window Wanderland 2021 even bigger and better than last year… Following the success of Ely’s first Window Wanderland, The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS have teamed up again to encourage Ely residents to transform Ely’s streets by making an illuminated window display as part of …

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Ely Squadron Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Residential

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As Ely Squadron continues to stand back up following the enforced pause in cadet activities during lockdown, 1094 Squadron cadets have been attending Summer camps, The National Aerospace Camp, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, road marching and day visits. Here’s a report from Corporal James Munday who has just returned from his Gold Duke of …

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Ely Rail Station ‘Turf Wars’ as Greater Anglia Staff Battle to Create the Best Floral Display

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Greater Anglia staff at Ely station are on a mission to delight passengers with flowers, holding a competition to see who can create the best display. The ‘Ely Station Turf Wars’ competition has seen 12 members of staff allocated to six planters on the platforms and asked them to get creative with their planting schemes. …

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King’s Ely Secures Reaccreditation of International School Award

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King’s Ely is delighted to have achieved reaccreditation of the prestigious International School Award. The British Council’s International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do “outstanding work in international education”, such as through links with partner schools overseas. King’s Ely first received the award, which lasts for three years, in 2012. …

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Cardinalfolk Celebrate Freedom and Collaboration

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Fifty seven residents gathered for a community BBQ to celebrate supporting and working together through lockdown. Shopping, DIY helpers, Working together fundraising almost  £1000 for Babylon Arts through two virtual garage sales, creating an awareness and caring for others has built a great community. Written by Linda Neate

England’s Cathedrals Matter: New Research Reveals Cathedrals’ Considerable Contribution to their Local Economies and Communities

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A new report has highlighted the hugely positive economic and social impact England’s cathedrals have on the cities and communities they serve and the effect the pandemic has had on their contribution. The report, issued this week, states that in 2019, England’s 42 Anglican cathedrals contributed £235m to their local economies. They provided 6,065 jobs …

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Community Art Project on Display at the Babylon Gallery.

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The Ely Hereward Rotary Club is pleased to announce that all of the entries received for their Community Art Project, an initiative to commemorate the holding of the Varsity Boat Race earlier this year, are now on display at the Babylon Gallery. The display forms part of the Gallery’s Summer Exhibition, which will run until …

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Grrls Rock Camp Ely

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Grrls Rock Camp Ely is developed from Babylon Arts’ Creative Ideas Lab. This opportunity enabled artists and creative practitioners from across East Cambridgeshire to develop their ideas for engaging communities in the district, in arts and culture.  The use of the word “Grrls” takes influence from “Riot Grrrl”, a punk rock feminist punk movement that …

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Ely Rail Station Receives Hedgehog House as Staff Raise Money for Local Sanctuary

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Kind-hearted staff at Ely rail station have raised funds to help a local hedgehog sanctuary after receiving a hedgehog house for their new station wildlife garden. They raised £147.50 for Ryston Rachel’s Hedgehog Hotel, a self-funded Hedgehog Rescue in Downham Market which has been rescuing and rehabilitating hedgehogs for the past ten years. Greater Angila …

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Last Chance for Budding Young Designers to Create Two New Mazes to Celebrate Queen’s Green Canopy

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East Cambridgeshire District Council is calling on young people across the district to get involved in their maze designing competition. The Council is looking for two creative plans from budding designers which will then be planted at Ely Country Park using hornbeam trees within the next planting season. The two tree-based mazes will form part …

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Give it What You’ve Got. Get the Shot. And Test a Lot

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Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, Councillor Anna Bailey is asking residents to “Give it what you’ve got. Get the shot. And test a lot” in the District Council’s latest push to reduce the impact of moving into Step 4 of the Government’s road map. Following the lifting of several legal restrictions relating to the …

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City of Ely ASC Swimmers Compete at the East Region Festival of Swimming 2021

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Over the past two weekends, top City of Ely ASC swimmers have competed at the Swim England East Region Festival of Swimming competitions held in Norwich and London at the 50m Olympic size pools. This year these are a replacement for the regional competitions and swimmers had to achieve tough qualifying times to take part.  …

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Petition Launched to Downgrade the A1123 to a B Road

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A petition has been launched to ask Cambridgeshire County Council to downgrade the A1123 and the A1421 to a B road. The petition states:The A1123 in Cambridgeshire runs from Soham to St Ives and onward to Huntingdon, seriously blighting village life for communities along its route with the sheer volume of traffic, the number of …

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Planning Application Submitted for New Ecological Crematorium in East Cambs

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A planning application for an ecological crematorium in East Cambridgeshire has now been submitted. The application will now go through the planning process which includes documents being validated; it is after this process that the application will be live on the District Council’s website. The crematorium is proposed to be sited on the land which …

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Resilient King’s Ely Pupils Achieve Excellent GCSE Results

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Determination and an enthusiasm for learning has resulted in GCSE students at King’s Ely achieving a brilliant set of grades. Following what has certainly been a unique and challenging 18 months, King’s Ely is delighted to report that 94% of results this year are Grades 9-5, 65% are Grades 9-7 (the old A*-A) and 39% …

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Ely College Celebrates Fantastic GCSE and BTEC Success

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Staff and students at Ely College are celebrating after receiving another set of exciting GCSE results. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College, said: “I am immensely proud of our students and staff at Ely College who have responded superbly to the challenges of the last two years. The results awarded today reflect the hard work, …

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Sign Up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your Local Library Today!

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Young readers are being encouraged to sign up for the national Summer Reading Challenge at their nearest library in Cambridgeshire to join a nature-themed challenge that will inspire them to stand up for the planet. The Summer Reading Challenge is run annually by the Reading Agency, with this year’s theme being Wild World Heroes. The …

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More Museum Lates at The Stained Glass Museum to Celebrate New Acquisition

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To celebrate the recent major acquisition at The Stained Glass Museum by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977) join us this Summer for more #museumlates. Earlier this summer, The Stained Glass Museum was thrilled to announce a new major acquisition by American artist Kehinde Wiley. Wiley (b. 1977) is an established and celebrated visual artist, best …

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Ouse Washes: Middle Level Barrier Bank Raising Works

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The Middle Level Barrier Bank is the bank of the Ouse Washes reservoir extending from Earith to Welmore  Lake Sluice. The work we are doing is to comply with recommendations made by the reservoir Inspecting  Engineer to complete the works under the Reservoir Act 1975.  Progress The bank raising works started again on 15th July. The …

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Superb A Level Results for Diligent King’s Ely Students

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King’s Ely’s hardworking and resilient Sixth Form students have achieved a fantastic set of A Level grades. Following what has been a challenging 18 months for everyone involved in education, whether learning or teaching, Year 13 pupils at King’s Ely have plenty of reasons to celebrate today (August 10th). Of the 89 students in the …

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1094 Ely Air Cadets Complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award

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Over the past weekend, seven Cadets and four Staff from 1094 Squadron, City of Ely, Air Training Corps have been participating in the first of five planned Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme expeditions. As part of the Squadron’s Covid Secure return to face to face cadet activities, 1094 has been focusing on outdoor activities and …

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Lucy Frazer MP Launches COVID Community Champion Awards

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Awards to recognise the service of local communities and individuals who helped during the pandemic Lucy Frazer MP, for South East Cambridgeshire has launched the COVID Community Champion Awards. Recognising the fantastic efforts of people across the county who have gone and beyond to help others, Lucy is encouraging constituents to nominate individuals and groups …

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