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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Christmas Lunch Appeal 2021 – Buy Someone Christmas Lunch Read More »
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 …
Help Raise £20,000 for Hospice by Taking Part in Annual Festive Fun Run! Read More »
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, …
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 …
The Fens Inspire Artist Couple in Riverside Exhibition Read More »
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 …
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 …
Endangered Beetle and Visitors Set to Benefit from Habitat Creation at WWT Welney Read More »
Artist , Ted Coney is reopening his pop-up gallery for guided tours from Sunday 10th October for a short season until early December. This is the first time he has been able to take guided tours around his grade 2 listed cottage on Ely’s Waterside since 2019. However he has not been idle. As well …
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 …
Marathon Run for Prostate Cancer UK and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust Read More »
Crazy hair? Don’t care! Squash or juice? You choose! Temporary tattoo? Here’s to you! Unhealthy snack? Don’t hold back! Rebels and rule followers alike relished the chance to go wild at the Lantern Community Primary School’s first ever Break the Rules Day today (Friday 1st October). Kids at the Ely school were encouraged to wear …
It’s been a long time in the works but we’re about to start our sessions in Ely! If you are based in or near Ely, or have friends that are, we have a limited-time offer of just £19.99 for your child’s first tuition session. Classes are all 1.5 hours in length. Here’s everything you need …
English and Maths Tuition at the Lighthouse, Ely Read More »
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 …
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 …
Gemini Boat Race Bursary supports Five Youth Projects. Read More »
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 …
Ely Tigers Join Northampton Saints Club Affiliation Scheme Read More »
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 …
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 …
10iS Academy’s Men 1 Roll Past Cottenham 1 in The LTA League Read More »
Dr Nik Johnson Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough visited Ovins Rise in Haddenham on 16th September 2021. Ovins Rise is a 54 home development in Haddenham which has been delivered by Haddenham Community Land Trust in partnership with Palace Green Homes. Dr Nik was shown round the site by Mark Hugo Chair of Haddenham Community …
Mayor Dr Nik Johnson visits Ovins Rise, Haddenham Read More »
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 …
Last night 1094 Squadron City of Ely Air Cadets had a flying visit from The Sector Commander for East Cambridgeshire: Squadron Leader Hicks. The Squadron Leader was on hand to meet and interview four prospective members of Adult Staff as part of The Royal Air Force Air Cadets national recruiting campaign for additional volunteers to …
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 …
British Society of Master Glass Painters Centenary Exhibition Read More »
“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 …
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 …
Alisa’s Ely Tennis Championship exploits are transcending tennis in Ely Read More »
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 …
Amber Ankh Events Presents Ely’s Autumn Pagan and Alternative Fayre Read More »
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 …
Ely Tigers Match Report: Ely Tigers 48 – 15 Norwich Union Read More »
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 …
Platinum Jubilee Planting Intiative to Leave Lasting Legacy for The Queen Read More »
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 …
Covid-19 Business Supports Grant Opens for Sixth Round of Applications Read More »
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 …
Littleport Lions Club Announce the Return of Breakfast with Santa Read More »
The day the industry re-opened! Over 100 friers and trade suppliers travelled to Ely Cambridgeshire for the 8th annual Isle of Ely Produce an Chippy Chat open day. It was to be the first chip shop industry event since the start of the pandemic The event put on by John, Oliver and Claire Boutwood and hosted by …
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 …
2020 was the first time in our history that we were unable to hold our usual event. Instead, we held an online version for arts and crafts, and for everything that is weighed or measured we had a ‘drive-through’ weigh-in/measure-off. This year we are back to normal – well nearly! We were unable to raise …
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 …
Ely’s Air Cadet Squadron have spent Sunday morning tending to the RAFA Memorial Rose Garden in the grounds of the former RAF Ely Hospital which later became the Princess of Wales NHS Hospital. In close collaboration with the Hospital Management Team and the Ely Branch of the RAF Association Charity the Squadron has committed to …
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 …
AFC Ely Cruise to Victory in League Opener, Putting Nine Past Mepal Read More »
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 …
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 …
King’s Ely Teacher becomes President of the Geographical Association Read More »
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 …
Keep the Summer Vibes Rolling at the Fuel Festival this Weekend Read More »
All roads lead to Ely on Monday 13th September 2021 where local people will be able to access road safety advice throughout the day, as part of an annual, international road safety campaign. Project EDWARD (Every Day Without a Road Death) is an Europe-wide road safety campaign backed by government, the emergency services, highways agencies, …
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 …
Headteacher All Set for School Fundraising Skydive Read More »
RAF Henlow Summer Camp August 2021, here is a report from Ely Squadron’s Corporal Polly Nickless: “Last week Cadet Coleman and I attended RAF Henlow Summer Camp in Bedfordshire. It was great camp with a vast array of activities. These included section visits to the RAF police dogs and The Centre for Aviation Medicine. At …
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 …
Rise and Shine – it’s Sleeping Beauty Panto Time – The Pantomime of Your Dreams Read More »
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 …
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 …
Ely Squadron Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Residential Read More »
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. …
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. …
King’s Ely Secures Reaccreditation of International School Award Read More »
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
10is Academy director, Sebastien Scaux is proud of his young tennis players and their parents despite finishing last in their league on their maiden year. Sebastien said: “It would have been nice to have a win on the last day, but we are working on something bigger: what we are building is more than just …
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 …
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 …
Community Art Project on Display at the Babylon Gallery. Read More »
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 …
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 …
Ely Rail Station Receives Hedgehog House as Staff Raise Money for Local Sanctuary Read More »
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 …
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 …
Give it What You’ve Got. Get the Shot. And Test a Lot Read More »
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. …
City of Ely ASC Swimmers Compete at the East Region Festival of Swimming 2021 Read More »
My name is Mel, I am a Wife, a Mum of two beautiful girls. My Story…devastatingly, I lost my younger brother only four years ago in a Road Traffic Collision. EAAA attended, but sadly there was nothing further they could do to save his life. Since then, all I’ve thought of doing is helping others …
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 …
Petition Launched to Downgrade the A1123 to a B Road Read More »
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 …
Planning Application Submitted for New Ecological Crematorium in East Cambs Read More »
Meet 16 year old singer songwriter Jacob Reddy who is taking on a massive national busking challenge to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Jacob is visiting 51 cities across England, travelling 2,400 miles in 22 days!!! Derian House was where his brother Joseph was cared for. Joseph, sadly passed away just before his …
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% …
Resilient King’s Ely Pupils Achieve Excellent GCSE Results Read More »
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, …
Ely College Celebrates Fantastic GCSE and BTEC Success Read More »
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 …
Sign Up for the Summer Reading Challenge at your Local Library Today! Read More »
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 …
More Museum Lates at The Stained Glass Museum to Celebrate New Acquisition Read More »
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 …
Ouse Washes: Middle Level Barrier Bank Raising Works Read More »
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 …
Superb A Level Results for Diligent King’s Ely Students Read More »
Students and teachers across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been praised for their hard work and success in this year’s A-level exams. The pandemic means grades have been determined by teachers’ assessment, rather than exams. Nationally the proportion of A-levels graded at A* or A has increased from 38.5% to 44.8%. All exams were cancelled for …
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 …
1094 Ely Air Cadets Complete their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Read More »
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 …
Lucy Frazer MP Launches COVID Community Champion Awards Read More »
Sebastien Scaux said 10is Academy Mixed team displayed the, “best performance we have had this year” as his side welcomed Ely Tennis Club in the local derby. In a game full of quality and excitement, neither side were able to grab the opportunity that could make a difference. Alisa and Lewis drew against Ely TC’s …
10is Academy Shares the Points in the Local Derby Read More »
King’s Ely’s Photography Department is celebrating another victory in a national competition. Year 11 King’s Ely Senior student, Ivana Peat, has been announced as the winner of the age 11-15 category in this year’s Beyond the Frame photography competition, organised by Norwich University of the Arts. Francesca Stevens, who is also in Year 11, has …
Further Success for Talented King’s Ely Photography Students! Read More »
An East Cambridgeshire District councillor has been sanctioned for two breaches of the Member Code of Conduct. Councillor Matthew Downey, who represents the Ely East ward, was found to have failed to treat others with respect and that when doing so, his conduct brought his office into disrepute at a meeting of the Council’s Finance …
Councillor Sanctioned for Code of Conduct Breaches Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched the first round of their community grant fund initiative which aims to support local community groups across the district. The East Cambridgeshire Community Grant Fund has two application windows each year, giving community groups across the district two opportunities to apply for support. Applications for the first round of …
Grant Fund Open for Community Groups in East Cambridgeshire Read More »
On 27th July, one of our followers on Instagram, Kim Mave, sent us some beautiful wild flower pictures she had found in Ely. The flowers are located where Kings School Grounds and the Ely City Golf Club meets. The post soon started to get a lot of attention and just a few days later it …
East Cambridgeshire District Council will undertake feasibility studies into five new bus, cycling and walking routes across the district. The feasibility studies were given the green light after unanimous approval was granted by the Council’s Finance and Assets Committee on Thursday 22nd July. The Council will work with well-established charity, Sustrans, to complete the studies. The …
Studies into New East Cambs Bus, Cycling and Walking Routes Given the Go Ahead Read More »
Local nutritional ingredients supplier Cambridge Commodities is pleased to announce it is supporting its local Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club through a new sponsorship deal. James Stevens, CEO at Cambridge Commodities said: “Supporting a club such as this is really important to Cambridge Commodities. As a local business, we like to support the community …
Cambridge Commodities Sponsors Ely Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club Read More »
Three months ago Ely Charity FC was formed by the board of county side AFC Ely and is managed by Ross Gray. On the 18th July they played Huntingdon Rangers at Ely City raising £220 for Ely Foodbank as well as collecting food donations. Following victory on game one they hit the road to Billericay …
Ely’s Dedicated Charity Football Team Hit the Road Read More »
Applications are invited from local, voluntary and charitable organisations that provide a service which benefits the parishioners of the City of Ely. This includes Ely and the villages of Prickwillow, Stuntney, Chettisham, Queen Adelaide and Shippea Hill. The Council has a small budget which is allocated to grants each year. It is also encouraging applications …
The annual relay race which celebrates the humble potato has been postponed for the second time in its nine-year history, but it will then look to remember Spotted in Ely founder Mark Cooney in 2022 The contest, which is organised by Isle of Ely Produce with the help of over 30 local potato farmers, sees …
The Great Ely Potato Race 2021 Falls to Covid Virus – but Honours Mark Read More »
Registration is now open for GLAM Virtual, Free for girls aged 8 to 12. The Girls Leadership Academy Meetup ‘GLAM’, have partnered with Arm, to host our fourth online leadership development program for girls. Commencing on Monday 9th August at 9.30 AM British Summer Time. (BST) GLAM Virtual is an immersive and engaging program delivered …
Two King’s Ely rowing students are celebrating a fantastic racing season. Sixth Form students Will Buckingham and Conall Comley, who are both dedicated members of King’s Ely Boat Club, won a Bronze medal at the fiercely contested British Rowing Junior Championships. Conall and Will produced a stunning performance in the J18 Boys Double race, in …
Vistry East Midlands employee Damien Crosby has signed up to run the TTP Cambridge Half Marathon to raise vital funds for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. The 29-year-old sales consultant from Cambridge will be competing in the 13.1-mile race on Sunday 17th October in memory of his late grandmother Marina. Damien is aiming to raise …
New homes Sales Consultant set to take on Cambridge Half Marathon Read More »
This weekend 24 and 25th July, City of Ely Swimming ASC enjoyed its first competitive action since March 2020 as competitions had been suspended. Three of our 10/11 year old swimmers Jorja Atkinson, Joshua Black and Annabelle Smith competed at the East Region Future Champions, an event for the top 10/11 year olds in the …
Future Champions East Region Swimming for City of Ely ASC Read More »