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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
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 »
Despite dislocating a finger three weeks prior to the event, Jake Scott-Paul of Ely based branding company Soopa Doopa, along with friend George Marsden, have successfully completed Spartans “Super” obstacle course race. In doing so, they have helped to raise over £3,300 for Mind, the mental health charity. The race, on the 24th of …
Sebastien Scaux felt his 10is Academy 1st and 2nd mixed teams played good tennis but had no “killer instinct” in their close defeats. The 1st team played away at Newmarket LTC and the away 1st pair (Alisa and Tom) took 3 out 4 sets while the 2nd pair (Disa and Jordan) despite some scintillant tennis …
10is Academy lacks experience in the LTA Dunlop leagues Read More »
On Friday 16th July, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. In it’s twelfth year, the exhibition includes artworks in a variety …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
Congratulations to newly promoted Flight Sergeant Charlie Minchin, Corporal Polly Nickless and Corporal James Munday from 1094 Ely Squadron Air Cadets who have all just completed their first Solo Parachute jumps. This week all three cadets were meant to be attending the prestigious ACLC, Air Cadet Leadership Course, a week long intensive leadership course held …
Following the success of our foodbank packs during 2020, the museum is delighted to be providing these packs again. Ely Museum, which reopened to the public in May 2021 following a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Fund redevelopment, is delighted to be providing the Ely Foodbank with craft and activity packs again this year! Whilst the …
The theatre company Chapterhouse is coming to Ely with one of their most entertaining and exhilarating events of the summer show casing music from one of the UKs finest ABBA tributes, 21st Century Abba. This is an evening of hit after hit with songs you know and love from Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take a Chance …
KD Theatre Productions are delighted to be returning to the beautiful grounds of ‘The Dean’s Garden’ Ely Cathedral for their open-air production of the Olivier Award Winning family musical ‘HONK!’ by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The musical which will be directed and choreographed by Daniel Bell and Katherine Hickmott will be performed against the …
Honk! The Musical to be Staged Open-Air at Ely Cathedral this Summer Read More »
The 10is Academy Mixed 1st team is off and running at the 2021 LTA Dunlop competition, as they defeated Gransdens 2nd team after a draw against St Neots on the opening match. All of the talk this week heading into this one was on the absence of superstar Toby Huffer but in his absence, it …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has firmly placed the community at the heart of its new corporate plan for the 2021 to 2023 period. The plan, which was approved at last night’s Full Council meeting, includes commitments such as delivering the Council’s Youth Strategy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as well as reviewing and making …
Community at The Heart of Council’s Corporate Plan Read More »
Earlier this month, four exceptional students were nominated for the inaugural Mark Cooney Community Spirit Award at Ely College. As the end of the summer term fast approaches, Ely College has taken this time to reflect; it has been a challenging year for us all, but in dark times we continue to see bright sparks …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a competition for young people aged between 5 and 18 to design two new mazes to be planted at Ely Country Park. The two tree-based mazes will form part of our celebration of the Queen’s Green Canopy, as well as helping to combat climate change and boost local nature.The …
Competition Launched to Find A-mazing Design for New Queen’s Green Canopy District Maze Read More »
Ely College staff have been working together to create their first school audiobook, now available via the College YouTube channel! Head of English, Heather Clark-Hope explained the reasons why the staff wanted to work together to create the book: ‘After the tough year the students have had, dealing with everything that has come with the …
AFC Ely vs Papworth Reserves 10/07/2021Pre-season Friendly On the back of an emphatic victory over Stretham last weekend, AFC Ely took to the field with bundles of self-belief – a self-belief expressed not only in their style of play, but in their results, too. It was new recruit Callum Fogg who did the business for the …
King’s Ely’s Music Department is celebrating an outstanding set of Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) exam results – including one student who has achieved the highest mark in school history. Lauren Booth, who will be going into Year 11 in September, has achieved a 49/50 Distinction in her ARSM Diploma exam …
King’s Ely Flautist Makes School History with ARSM Diploma Result Read More »
Ely’s riverside gallery has reached the final stage as the “Best Art Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire”, in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021. The team at Babylon Gallery have asked for local support by casting your vote for the gallery, which is run by arts charity, Babylon ARTS. Chief Executive Claire Somerville said “We’re delighted …
Three local football fans are organising a Charity Football match in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. Joe Maynard reached out to the hosts of the football podcast ‘Nothing to Lose’ to help him gather two teams to play one another with all proceeds going to Prostate Cancer UK, a charity that Joe supports. Kurtis Mpundu …
Staff, children and parents at Rainbow Preschool in Ely are celebrating after the Preschool was rated GOOD by Ofsted at their recent inspection. The Preschool Committee are extremely proud of Debbie Reed, Pre-school Manager, and all the staff who are always so passionate, caring and dedicated to their role they play in the children’s early years learning and work very hard to focus on …
Written By Hannah Rhatigan, I am running the Virtual London Marathon (42km) on 3rd October 2021, hoping to raise money for Ely Baby Bank. Ely Baby Bank is a community based outreach project run by volunteers to ensure all families have access to essential baby clothes, equipment and supplies, and are reliant upon donations. Whilst …
Running the Virtual London Marathon for Ely Baby Bank Read More »
Witchford Village College is celebrating growth in three areas of the College in September, including the addition of Latin for students in Years 7 and 8 and Classical Civilisation, which will be studied at GCSE level. New twilight lessons will also be offered to students including German for Year 8 and Latin for Year 9 …
Witchford Village College Embraces Carpe Diem with New Subjects and Teachers Read More »
Pupils at Highfield Littleport Academy will have a brand new area to use during lunchtimes as well as new art work to enjoy thanks to a £600 donation from the Masons at Descensus Aquarum Lodge. The academy, which is part of the Active Learning Trust, is a special educational needs (SEN) provision school for pupils …
Pupils Benefit from New Seating Area and Vibrant Art Work Thanks to Financial Donation Read More »
In partnership with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Dr Nik Johnson, the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce are welcoming businesses to their ‘Freedom Day’ event on Monday 19th July, at The Apex Coffee House on Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely.This event is an opportunity to get together face-to-face safely to help overcome the challenges …
Chamber to host ‘Freedom Day’ event with the Mayor Read More »
Summer Holidays Activities launched for Summer 2021 We cannot wait to welcome families back into our museum this summer. There is a mix of bookable and drop-in activities, some of which are listed below. Some events will be capped due to COVID-19 capacity, however if you want to join a waiting list, then please get …
Soham Town Rangers Football Club, based in Cambridgeshire are currently members of the Northern Premier League Division One Midlands and play at Julius Martin Lane. Countrystyle Recycling is pleased to announce that it will be partnering the club this season. The partnership is a welcomed opportunity to promote the importance of the sustainability and sport …
Countrystyle Enters into Partnership with Soham Town Rangers Read More »
As part of The Unfamiliar Bazaar, an event designed to be a quirky, family friendly day of joy at The Maltings in Ely, Amber Ankh Events is thrilled to be working with Mia Hansson to bring her incredible historically accurate recreation of the famous Bayeux Tapestry to Ely on the 15th August 2021! Amber Ankh …
Amber Ankh Events brings The Bayeux Tapestry to Ely…. Not the actual one! Read More »
Ely’s EEL celebrations are back! Whilst it may not the usual Eel Festival, Visit Ely have bought you over the years, they are still marking occasion by holding a smaller, community event celebrating the humble Eel and all things local! Ely’s patriotic ‘Ellie’ and friends’ will be on the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral, Saturday …
Ely Freemasons gathered at the weekend to show their support for the countries first NHS, Social Care and Key Workers Day. The event, which is part of a series of activities around the Country to give thanks for the tremendous contribution that those who work in the NHS, Social Care and other Key workers have …
Ely Freemasons Show Their Support for NHS, Social Care and Key Workers Day 2021 Read More »
On Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th June, Ely Arts Festival 2021 ended with a series of activities and events including live music, crafts, theatre and art. Around 1000 people attended the final two days of Ely Arts Festival, which brought together locals and visitors at Jubilee Gardens for a weekend of fun, bringing the festival’s …
Ely Arts Festival 2021’s Finale Weekend Ends with a Flourish Read More »
To our wonderful Spotted in Ely community… The Board of Trustees who are now looking after everything Spotted in Ely is called Good Vibes Local CIC. We are a non profit organisation. We have all been really touched by every single message and comment since Alison so bravely announced Mark’s passing. 760 people commented on …
The 12 and Under (12u) boys from 10is Academy secured second place in the National League Division 1 table with a win at Cambridge Tennis Academy in a 5 rubbers to 1 victory on the final day of the season. 10is Academy’s 12u had had a tough match last week being down 3 rubbers to …
Kayleigh Brown, Tony Rose and their 2 children Kayne (aged 6) and Kay-Di (aged 12) are one of several families with young children who moved in to Ovins Rise over the last couple of months. “For us it’s a new lease of life, as we first walked in, it instantly felt like home,” says Kayleigh, …
Haddenham Community Land Trust Phase One Complete at Ovins Rise, Haddenham Read More »
Volunteer led Ely Baby Bank received generous £333 donation from Ely Waitrose Yesterday (Monday 28th June 2021) Ely Baby Bank was delighted to receive an amazing £333 donation from Ely Waitrose as part of their Give a Little Love scheme. Cilla Palmer, one of the Ely Baby Bank founding group, along with a team of …
Ely Baby Bank Receives Much Needed Milk and Nappies Donation from Local Waitrose Store Read More »
The Hygiene Bank Soham and Ely is urging local residents to vote for them in the Hopkins Homes Cambridgeshire Charity Vote with the hope of securing a grant of up to £7,000. Shortlisted with seven other local charities, The Hygiene Bank is vying to receive a share of a £10,000 donation from the award-winning housebuilder. …
We Need Your Votes! For a Chance to Win a Grant to Spend on Essential Hygiene Supplies Read More »
History was made on Saturday morning as City of Ely CC Women’s Cricket team played their first ever match against Kings Ely. It was another milestone in the journey of the club’s women’s section which started out two years ago as a small group of ladies who attended some introductory softball sessions. The club now …
City of Ely Cricket Club Make History in First Match Against Kings Ely Read More »
Seven Cambridgeshire charities have been shortlisted for the Hopkins Homes Cambridgeshire Charity Vote. Voting opened yesterday (Monday 28 June), and the charities could receive a share of £10,000. The shortlist has been compiled by Hopkins Homes with support from the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation and focuses on key themes of homelessness and displacement, deprivation and vulnerable …
Seven Charities Shortlisted for Hopkins Homes’ Vote Could Receive Share of £10,000 Read More »
10is Academy has come from behind to claim another win in the Cambridgeshire National League (Div 1) with a gutsy 7-6 victory over Bourn Tennis Club on Sunday morning 27th June. The encounter started with 3 losses from Alex and Cassius in the 2 single rubbers and for Jeremy and Alexander in doubles. ”After losing …
Congratulations to Corporal James Munday from 1094 Ely Squadron Air Cadets who completed his first Solo Parachute jump yesterday. Corporal Munday attended the Parachute course at MOD Netheravon which is a joint services parachute training centre and is the home of the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team. James spent last weekend training with The …
Ely Squadron Air Cadet Completes his First Solo Parachute Jump Read More »
With only 14 days to go to the opening of Ely Folk Festival 2021, it’s all hands on deck for the volunteer organising committee as it puts in place the final arrangements to ensure a covid-safe an music-filled weekend. Committee spokesperson Fionnuala Lennon admitted that it was a huge undertaking – ‘We really wanted to …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging eligible businesses to apply for the Coronavirus Restart Grant before the deadline on 30th June. The Coronavirus Restart Grant is available for businesses with a business rates account in the non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care, or gym sectors. The scheme was launched to provide a one-off grant to …
Last Chance to Apply for Coronavirus Restart Grant Read More »
A King’s Ely student has been crowned the winner of the 2021 ILFORD PHOTO UK Student Photography Competition, meaning the school has now won the contest for four years running. More than 200 photography students from schools across Britain submitted entries for this year’s competition, and it was an image taken by Year 12 student, …
King’s Ely Wins National Photography Competition for Fourth Year Running Read More »
‘Edge of the Fens’ is the new exhibition at the Babylon Gallery, which features work that explores the light, line and texture of the Fens, as experienced by local artists: Annie Brown, Ruth E Blundell, Di Cope and Annie Neild. Annie Brown: “I relocated to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens in 2003 and taught …
Living on the Edge – Babylon Gallery hosts the work of four artists inspired by the Fens Read More »
A new radio station which is building on the work of Ely community stalwart Mark Cooney is being supported by local housebuilder Vistry East Midlands. Mark, who was diagnosed with incurable cancer earlier this year, founded the Spotted in Ely community Facebook page in 2013 and has grown its online audience to more than 28,000 …
Spotted in Ely Legacy Continues with Help from Trustees and Local Businesses Read More »
On Saturday 19th June, the audience in Ely Cathedral were treated to a programme of live and virtual performances coordinated for Ely Arts Festival, by artistic director Chris Parsons. The evening included moving renditions of Somewhere over the Rainbow and Sing! and the premieres of newly composed scores by Chris Leedham and David Sims, against …
The 10is Academy 16U Girls’ tennis team’s chase for the National League title continues with a tight win against Cambridge Tennis Academy this Sunday. “This has been a strange year for everyone and be one match away from winning the league is something positive we could remember” 10is Academy coach Sebastien Scaux said. “We have …
10is Academy 16U Girls 1 win away from the LTA National League Division 1 title Read More »
The 10ft high exhibit is made up of over 100 individually sculpted glass feathers by artist Layne Rowe. The glass ‘angel’ wings are to support visitors and worshippers as they remember loved ones and contemplate all that has happened over the past year. The sculpture is made up of around 100 glass feathers, each one …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing to show its dedication to the environment by approving their second annual Environmental and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan. The plan, which was unanimously approved at last night’s Operational Services Committee, includes the Council’s top 20 commitments for 2021/2022. The Action Plan focuses on what the Council can do to …
Council Forges Forward with Environmental Commitments Read More »
Tesco Ely are relaunching the Community Grants Scheme, replacing the bags of help scheme that they previously had. Do you run a children’s group or family group or a charity that could benefit from a grant? Or a food bank or service that helps people in need? Then you can apply at: https://tescocommunitygrants.org.uk Stating that …
Tesco Ely are Relaunching the Community Grants Scheme Read More »
The second ‘Celebrate the Fens’ event is this weekend from the 18th – 20th June 2021, with ‘Celebrate the Fens’ day being 19th June, and it promises to be bigger and better than last year when the whole programme was online due to Covid restrictions. The event is organised by Karen Merrison who runs the …
To celebrate the recent major acquisition at The Stained Glass Museum by contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley (b.1977) join us for two free #museumlates to see the panel Last month, 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, …
Free #MuseumLates at The Stained Glass Museum to celebrate new acquisition Read More »
Ely’s riverside gallery has been nominated for the “Best Art Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire” Award, in the Muddy Stilettos Awards 2021. The team at Babylon Gallery have asked for local support by casting your vote for the gallery, which is run by arts charity, Babylon ARTS. Chief Executive Claire Somerville said “We’re delighted to …
Babylon Gallery Nominated for Best Arts Gallery in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire Award Read More »
Sadly, no Aquafest this year but we thought we would have a bit of fun and are launching a Virtual Duck Race. There are cash prizes of £200, £100 and £50 to be won. Ducks cost £3 and the Race starts on 4th July and runs until the 25th July. Winners will be notified by …
You may think that all is quiet on the Splash Pad front but we are still working hard in the background trying to get this to become a reality for the residents of Ely and beyond. Over the past 2 months we have had face to face meetings with local Councilors to look at the …
A highlight of the Babylon Gallery’s exhibition calendar, the selected Summer Open Exhibition provides an opportunity for amateur and professional artists to showcase their work. In 2020 the open call attracted over 120 artists, with more than 300 artworks submitted for consideration. This year, thanks to the Covid relief funding that Babylon ARTS has received …
Two King’s Ely students have secured places on the National Youth Theatre (NYT) programme. Billy Pinto, who is in Year 13, and Tom Bateman, who is in Year 11, auditioned back in January by submitting a recording of themselves performing a monologue. They were then asked to respond to some questions about themselves and why …
National Youth Theatre Programme is calling for talented King’s Ely duo! Read More »
1st Sutton (Cambridgeshire) Scout Group is delighted to have been selected to apply for a portion of the £85,000, in the 2021 Calor Rural Community Fund to help secure our Scouts Outdoor Activity and Recreation Ground. To further our application we need supporters to like our project page by the 7th July. Projects receive 1 point …
Sutton Scouts Get Active with Calor Rural Community Fund Read More »
A Teacher at King’s Ely has raised more than £3,500 for a charity close to his heart by completing a 250-kilometre running challenge. Nick Williams, who is Head of Economics and a Business Studies Teacher at King’s Ely Senior, set himself the challenge of running 5 kilometres for fifty consecutive days to not only increase …
Teacher’s Gruelling Running Challenge Raises Thousands of Pounds for Charity Read More »
Redevelopment of the Princess of Wales hospital site moves a step closer as East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Planning Committee grants outline planning permission. Matthew Winn, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust which submitted the planning application on behalf of partners explained: “This is fantastic news and is the first step in enabling partners …
Exciting future for the Princess of Wales hospital in Ely moves a step closer Read More »
On Sunday 6th June, Babylon ARTS and Lancaster Way Business Park hosted Ely’ssecond Drive-In Cinema. The second of it’s kind in Ely, the event offered three separate screenings; beginning with a showing of Trolls World Tour, followed by musical favourite The Greatest Showman with drive-in classic, Dirty Dancing as the evening finale. The Drive-In was …
While many clubs were enjoying the sunny half term break, 10is Academy was busy holding several competitions including the prestigious “Road to Wimbledon”. Road to Wimbledon is the biggest junior tournament in British tennis and gives all 14U players the opportunity to progress through to compete on the world-famous grass courts at Wimbledon. The first …
Residents, alongside East Cambs Street Scene (ECSS), are armed to contribute in this year’s Great British Spring Clean and tackle littering across the district. ECSS, a trading company of East Cambridgeshire District Council responsible for waste collection and street cleansing, has been working closely with local organised litter picking groups to assist in creating a …
Council’s Waste Company Joins Forces with Local Litter Picking Groups Read More »
Cyclists from Ely Cathedral join in the launch of the 2,000 mile Cathedrals Cycle Route for Bike Week Cyclists from Ely Cathedral will be taking part in a nationwide relay ride on a new cycle route linking every Church of England cathedral. The route is launching on 30th May to coincide with the start of …
Ely Cathedral Team Participates in 2,000 Mile Bike Challenge Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully defended two planning decisions that were appealed against. The applications, for the Land South of Main Street, Witchford and Land South and West of Nos 85 to 97 Main Street, Witchford were refused by the Council. Following the refusals, the applicant appealed to the Planning Inspectorate, and the appeals …
Council Defends Village Over Unwanted Developments Read More »
Soham-based Viva Theatre Company is making its first foray into radio, via a streamed radio play version of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. By fusing the traditions of a radio play with the latest in video editing, Viva has produced a unique streaming experience for audiences to ‘watch’ or just ‘listen to’ while taking an occasional peek …
Artistic pupils at Ely St Mary’s school have created an exciting new art installation – inspired by the sculptures of Antony Gormley. Year 4 pupils at Ely St Mary’s Church of England Junior School, part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust, have recently been learning about the artist, famous for his Angel of the …
Ely Cathedral has welcomed over 4500 visitors in the first two weeks of reopening to visitors. Like many major attractions, Ely has been awarded ‘Good To Go’ status which is the Visit Britain’s industry standard and means they have taken all the necessary steps to help ensure people’s safety in line with latest Government and Public Health guidance. …
Cathedral ‘Good to Go’ as it Welcomes Back Visitors with New Tours and Experiences Read More »