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A teacher at King’s Ely is using her pedal power to raise funds for a cause close to her heart. Claire Gilbert, who is a Biology Teacher, French Teacher and Wellbeing Lead, is cycling 300 miles this September to raise as much money as she can for Cancer Research UK. She is taking on the …
Teacher’s 300-mile challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK Read More »
A prominent building and tourist attraction in East Cambridgeshire will shine green in a joint effort of support for the nation’s Recycle Week. For the first time, East Cambs Street Scene (ECSS), the trading company owned by the district council and responsible for providing recycling and waste services across the district, and Ely Cathedral have …
East Cambs Landmark Joins London Eye and Blackpool Tower and Goes Green For Recycle Week Read More »
Mark Woods, CEO of Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), is asking for the public to have their say on the future of his lockdown beard as part of a fundraising campaign for Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall Hospice. In March this year, Mark Woods promised that he would grow a beard during lockdown and not shave …
CMAT leader hands over the ‘reins’ to public to decide fate of his lockdown beard Read More »
KD Theatre Productions will be postponing their planned Sleeping Beauty to 2021and replacing it with their spectacular family production of ‘THE WIZARD OF OZ’ which was due to tour the UK this year but cancelled due to COVID-19. The production will run from the 18th December 2020 – 2nd January 2021 at The Maltings, Ely, …
Socially Distanced Pantomime to Go Ahead at The Maltings this Christmas! Oh Yes it is! Read More »
Visit Ely are very excited this Ghostly Season, as they have conjured up some really amazing tours and walks. New to the programme for 2020 we have a Witches and Witchcraft Tour, running every Thursday from October 1st! Every Friday from October 2nd we have a real treat in store! Enjoy a spooky walk after …
Ghost Tours and Walks Commence in Ely this October Read More »
Beth Carberry and Ben Marshall have been formally installed as King’s Ely’s new Heads of School. Hundreds of people would usually gather in Ely Cathedral for King’s Ely’s Beginning of Year Michaelmas Term Service but obviously that could not happen due to the current circumstances. Instead, Year 13 students came together in their ‘safety bubbles’ …
New Heads of School, Deputy Heads, Prefects and Heads of Houses appointed Read More »
Work towards East Cambridgeshire District Council’s vision of its operations reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050 or earlier is already providing green shoots. Following the welcome approval of the Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan in June, the Council’s Operational Services committee were presented with an update on the progress so far …
Council’s Climate Change Plan already showing green shoots. Read More »
On Saturday 12th September over 500 people attended, what’s believed to be Ely’s first ever Drive-In Cinema, at Lancaster Way Business Park. Over the course of the day there were three separate screenings; starting with Moana, where the children also received art activity packs, followed by The Hunger Games and then the evening finale – …
Drive-Away Success for Ely’s First Drive-In Cinema Read More »
Parents campaigning for a splash pad in Ely have presented their case to the City and District Councils in a bid to improve outdoor recreational facilities for families. A Working Group is now being set up to explore the proposals in more detail. A splash pad is an interactive outdoor water play park where children …
Splash Pad for Ely campaign makes waves with Councils Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum and Babylon ARTS are calling all Ely residents to make an illuminated window display in their home as part of Ely’s first Window Wanderland. The two organisations have teamed up to bring this fun family-friendly event, that takes place in towns and villages across the UK, to the city. Window Wonderland …
It’s an exciting time for Witchford Village College, as we grow our College community through our connection to The Learning Alliance. The Learning Alliance is a purposeful family of schools, each with its own distinct identity. Each school within the Trust offers academic rigour, excellent extra-curricular opportunities and values the arts and performing arts. Our …
Final call to have your say The online survey was first published in March 2020 via the Citizen Space information page on the Ouse Washes Section 10 works the survey will close on 30th September 2020. As part of the bank raising work we are doing to comply with the Reservoirs Act 1975 we need to provide a robust …
The Age UK Community Warden Service scheme has received a boost for its vital support for the elderly in Ely, thanks to a £3,367 donation from Hopkins Homes. The team involved with the Community Warden Scheme helps people aged 60 and over across Cambridgeshire to live in their own homes with support, providing daily contact, …
We have regretfully had to take the decision that there will not be a Pumpkin Fair on the Recreation Ground this year. However, we are running a virtual version with certificates and trophies being awarded to winners of our competitions as in previous years. In these exceptional circumstances, we have decided to award extra prizes …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is launching an online survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the District. The survey will remain open until 16th October 2020. The purpose of the survey is to capture information about how the pandemic has affected businesses and provide an overview of the predicted long-term effects. The Council …
East Cambs District Council to Assess COVID-19 Impact on Local Business Read More »
This weekend sees the popular Heritage Open Days in Ely. Discover unique buildings and Ely’s historic past on Friday 11th , Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September 2020. Visit Ely have come up with a completely COVID-19 secure and compliant programme! Friday 11th September11 am Ely Cathedral Monastic Tour1:30 pm Ely Cathedral Monastic Tour5 – …
Following a motion passed at a Full Council meeting on 16th July, East Cambridgeshire District Council has banned the release of helium filled balloons and sky lanterns from Council-owned land. The motion, which was passed unanimously, aims to protect the environment and wildlife from litter and other potential problems caused by helium balloons and sky lanterns. …
Ban on the Release of Sky Lanterns and Helium Balloons Read More »
After nearly two years in planning, the Babylon Gallery will be hosting Anglia Textile Works ‘In The Fens’ Exhibition from 10th to 27th September. When Anglia Textile Works made the decision to exhibit at Ely’s Babylon Gallery, the group could never have anticipated doing so in the midst of a pandemic. As Covid-19 took hold in Britain, the …
A Stitch in Troubled Time – New textiles Exhibition Opens at the Babylon Gallery Read More »
As we start the cautiously optimistic journey back to normal day to day life, the entire school community at Witchford Village College is thrilled to be getting back into the classroom. The start of a new school year always brings with it an atmosphere of energetic enthusiasm among both the staff and students and this …
Witchford Village College: Making the most of the Great Outdoors Read More »
As part of their ongoing online activities at Ely Squadron The Operation Energise Cadet Instructor Team took over the bandwidth to present the first episodes of “Cadet News” and “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Cadet” two new programmes on “Channel 1094” the new “Cadet TV” channel. Master Cadet Finn Elcombe and Senior Cadet Lizzy …
Isle of Ely Produce Launch Chip Ambassador Roles To celebrate National Fish and Chip Day, Cambridgeshire potato merchant Isle of Ely Produce have launched a new platform to promote the great British Chip. Its aim will be to carry on the good work it has been promoting via their hugely successful open days, and the …
A new church serving Ely and the surrounding villages will launch online on Sunday 27th September. Jubilee Church will be streaming services on Facebook Live, accessible to everyone from the comfort of their own home. The new church is co-led by Ali Jones and Russell Burgess. Russell recently moved to Ely with his family to …
Jubilee Church: A New Church for Ely to Launch Online Read More »
With pre-season coming to an end and a brand new league season looming large – AFC Ely have looked to ramp up their preparations by taking on stronger opposition in the hope of a fast start to said league campaign. The Ely-based outfit can take great solace from the two previous games – despite both …
AFC Ely suffer late penalty heartache in high-octane encounter with Oakington Vikings. Read More »
After coronavirus hit, many Lego enthusiasts across the country were left disappointed as various Lego shows were cancelled. Father and son, Duncan and Callum Bridges, who have been building Lego models and sets for many years, as well as visiting and participating in Lego shows run by other AFOLs (Adult Fans of Lego), were disappointed …
Pre-season Friendly: Crusaders FC vs AFC Ely 26/08/2020 Despite being a showdown between two teams representing the city of Ely, the friendly itself took place at the neutral venue of Little Thetford and regardless of the tagline of a ‘friendly’ match – this was anything but. The short distance from Ely to Little Thetford’s Social …
Boots in Ely has joined a nationwide campaign to support The Hygiene Bank, by collecting donations of hygiene products from customers. Ely’s Boots store in Market Square has placed a collection bin by the door for people to donate toiletries, hygiene, beauty and personal care items for local people in crisis. The Hygiene Bank’s local …
Boots Ely Joins Nationwide Hygiene Bank Campaign Read More »
A free local debt counselling service is celebrating after helping over 100 people in the journey to becoming debt free. 2020 marked the third birthday of the Ely & District Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre. The service has been adapted to adhere to Government social distancing guidance to ensure the safety of staff and …
Ely CAP Celebrate Helping Over One Hundred People Become Debt Free Read More »
Whilst Ely Air Cadets prepare to a return to Face to Face cadet activity, here’s a report from one of Ely’s aviation enthusiasts Leading Cadet Jay Carter: “Over the weekend, I spent a day plane spotting and photographing Typhoon Jet Fighters at RAF Coningsby with my parents at the public viewing area just outside the …
Despite significant challenges due to Covid-19 restrictions, students at Ely College are celebrating another set of exemplary GCSE results. As part of this year’s COVID-19 restrictions, results this year were based on centre-assessed grades. These were estimated based on performance in mocks and progress assessments, as well as attainment throughout the GCSE course. Particular individual …
Ely College Celebrates Another Year of GCSE Success Read More »
Dedication and a love for learning has resulted in GCSE students at King’s Ely achieving an excellent set of results. In what has certainly been a unique and testing 2020 so far, King’s Ely is delighted to report that 92% of results this year are Grades 9-5, 60% are Grades 9-7 (the old A*-A) and …
After what has been a very frustrating period of time, and together with the uncertainty of the last few days, we are delighted that the students at Witchford Village College have been awarded the grades that they deserve, and that recognises all of the hard work they have put in over their entire school careers. …
Calling businesses and our local communities to help upgrade Ely City FC crowd barriers. Ely City Football Club need to replace our existing spectator fence that is now twenty years old, tired and uneven. We are hoping to find people or businesses to help support and donate towards a new spectator fence as shown in …
Donate a Metre of Spectator Fencing at Ely City FC Read More »
At the start of the pandemic, Gioconda Gomez came up with the idea of putting her sewing skills to help make scrubs for local NHS workers and the idea spread very quickly. Her Justgiving target of £1,000 now stands at over £4200 and she has received and bought loads of fabric creating thousands of scrubs …
Bar 62 becomes new home for Scrubs for Cambridgeshire Read More »
Ed (11) and Will (9) are cycling 300k in 30 days to raise money for the NSPCC. They are doing so well and have raised £410 and still have 11 days to go. So far the boys have cycled 175k and are determined to hit the 300k by day 30 on the 28th August. The …
This week, tree preservation work being carried out in the gardens of the Old Palace, which would have resulted in The Gallery being closed to motorists, cyclists and pedestrians for two days, has now been postponed. Due to high winds being forecast, the work will not be going ahead this week and will take place …
Road in Ely to close during necessary tree preservation work in Old Palace Gardens Read More »
On Saturday 15th August, in the presence of the Bishop of Ely and the Dean of Ely, and witnessed by a small congregation of friends and family, The Reverend James Reveley was formally installed as a Residentiary Canon of Ely Cathedral. James succeeds the Revd Canon Victoria Johnson who recently took up the position of …
New Canon installed at Ely observing Covid regulations Read More »
King’s Ely Sixth Form students are celebrating an excellent set of A Level results this year, with almost half of all grades achieved being A*s and As. In what has been a unique and challenging year to say the least, King’s Ely is delighted to report that 16 per cent of all A Level grades …
Ely will see it’s first drive-in cinema event, providing residents with their big screen film fix, within the safety and comfort of their cars. Babylon ARTS, in collaboration with The Library Presents and supported by Lancaster Way Business Park, where the Drive-In Cinema will take place, have organised the event on Saturday 12th September, which …
Babylon Arts and The Library Presents Bring the Big Screen Back to Ely Read More »
Ely Cathedral Choristers have come together – virtually – to record two wonderful lockdown songs. Missing being able to sing, live and learn together on a daily basis due to Covid-19, members of both the Cathedral’s Girls’ and Boys’ Choirs, all of whom are pupils at King’s Ely, decided to join forces remotely to record …
Choristers join forces to deliver beautiful virtual recordings Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging residents to check their black sack delivery dates as issues with the supplier have caused changes to the schedule. The annual black sack distribution which is undertaken between August and October by East Cambs Street Scene has been delayed after the supplier experienced an increase in demand for personal …
Changes to Black Sack Deliveries For Residents in East Cambridgeshire Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urging eligible businesses that have not yet applied for one of the COVID-19 business grants to do so before the funding schemes end. Central government has announced that the COVID-19 Small Business Grant and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Funding programmes will close on Friday 28th August. To date, …
Final Call for Applications for COVID-19 Business Grants Read More »
Rotary Club member Mike Anthony came up with the idea of having his beard shaved off for charity. The chosen charity is the Cambridge branch of the Samaritans, one of the oldest and largest branches in the country, which has been giving invaluable emotional support to the people of Cambridgeshire for over 50 years. To …
The Stained Glass Museum is delighted to be reopening after a 5 month closure. We are delighted to announce that The Stained Glass Museum will reopen to the public from Wednesday 5th August 2020 with a number of safety measures in place. The Stained Glass Museum has acquired the Visit Britain ‘We’re Good to Go’ …
The Stained Glass Museum Reopens to the Public on Wednesday 5th August Read More »
On 1st August the Babylon Gallery reopened its doors to the public after being closed for 137 days and to help mark this special occasion the residents of Cardinals Way and Cardinals Terrace, came to present a cheque for £403 to the charity. The donation was the proceeds of a virtual garage sale, which saw …
Babylon Gallery Reopens with Surprise Donation from Local Residents Read More »
Whilst lockdown may have temporarily suspended all face to face Air Cadet Activities, our cadets and staff member’s love of aviation hasn’t been diminished in the slightest. With the Goverment restrictions on private flying lifted our cadets have taken off once again (privately of course) Here you can see photos of First Class Cadet Oliver …
An outline business plan to transform a currently unused brownfield site in Mepal into a cutting edge, ecological crematorium has been approved by East Cambridgeshire District Council’s special Full Council yesterday evening. The new plan for the land owned by the District Council includes a crematorium, woodland burial area and pet cemetery, and has been …
New plans for land of previous outdoor centre at Mepal Read More »
A King’s Ely student is jubilant after winning this year’s South East Cambridgeshire Schools Parliamentary Debating Competition. The competition, now in its sixth year, is organised by local MP, Lucy Frazer, and sees secondary school students from across South East Cambridgeshire battling it out. This year’s competition started off as normal with Mrs Frazer visiting …
Isabel victorious in Schools Parliamentary Debating Competition Read More »
On Wednesday 29th July, Ely Cathedral reopened its doors to visitors after over 130 days of closure. Over 250 visitors came through the doors on the first day to experience the Cathedral which has widely been acknowledged as one of the wonders of the medieval world. Nearly all areas are accessible to the public including …
Ely Cathedral is ‘Good to Go’ and re-opens to Visitors this week Read More »
Ely-based ceramicist Louise Beale and sculptor Mike Hartley have been announced as the two artists winning a £1800 commission for the “Somewhere in Ely” project. The outdoor arts project called “Somewhere in Ely” was launched in the city earlier this year with the support of Babylon Arts, Ely Markets and Ely College. Artists, makers and …
Babylon Arts Announce Winning Artists as Voted for by the Public Read More »
A King’s Ely Sixth Form student has been announced as the joint winner of this year’s Peterhouse Vellacott History Essay Prize. Eleanor Wallace’s winning essay is entitled ‘The Body of a Weak and Feeble Woman’: A Study of Proactive Queenship in the Twelfth Century. The competition is organised by Peterhouse, Cambridge – the oldest constituent …
King’s Ely Student Joint Winner of Prestigious History Essay Prize Read More »
Iconic limited edition prints from the creative forces of Storm Thorgerson and StormStudios 1980s – present day. StormStudios has a long and illustrious history having worked for innumerable bands, from Alan Parsons, Anthrax and Audioslave through to the Wombats, with a sprinkling of Pink Floyd, Steve Miller, Muse, 10cc, etc thrown in for good measure. …
The Finance and Assets Committee has last night unanimously approved an annual budget of £100,000 to deliver the 20 commitments set out in the councils’ Environment and Climate Change Strategy. Following the declaration of a climate emergency in October 2019, the Council adopted its first Environment and Climate Change Strategy Action Plan as part of …
Funding for Environment and Climate Change Strategy Approved Read More »
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy has become one of just 160 schools across the country to be recognised for its excellence in science. The school, which is part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), was awarded a Primary Science Quality Mark (PSQM) for its teaching and learning in the subject. Downham Feoffees Primary Academy’s Principal, …
Downham Feoffees Primary Academy Awarded for ‘Excellence in Science Teaching’ Read More »
King’s Ely scientists were on top form in this year’s Cambridge Chemistry Challenge for the Lower Sixth (C3L6) competition. Students achieved three gold awards, three silver awards and five copper awards in the competition, which is organised and supported by the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, St Catharine’s College Cambridge and the …
King’s Ely Students Excel in National Science Competition Read More »
At WWT Welney Wetland Centre the safety of our visitors, staff and volunteers is a priority and we are delighted to say that we have been accredited with the “We’re Good to Go” stamp of approval. “We’re Good To Go” is a UK wide industry standard which has been developed in partnership with Visit England, …
A talented King’s Ely student and young fashion designer has been invited to showcase her creations at next year’s Cracow Fashion Week. Katie Wood, 17, will be exhibiting some of her work at Cracow Fashion Week 2021 after achieving second place in this year’s fiercely contested Polish Talent Support International Fashion Competition, organised by the …
King’s Ely Student’s Designs Shine in International Fashion Competition Read More »
The Post Office has agreed to relocate Ely Post Office to 7 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. These premises, which are currently empty, will undergo a refurbishment to incorporate a stationery, gift, mobile accessories & repair store. A new permanent ramp has been installed at the entrance providing level access into the premises. The …
Following the easing of lockdown, East Cambridgeshire District Council will be reintroducing time restriction enforcement in its free car parks from Saturday 1st August. East Cambridgeshire District Council suspended restrictions during lockdown to allow those undertaking essential trips to do so without the worry of enforcement action. This suspension also allowed residents to follow the …
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s updated corporate plan for 2020-2023 has set out clear ambitions to create a cleaner, greener East Cambridgeshire, improve transport and provide further support for housing in the district. The corporate plan was approved at last night’s virtual Full Council meeting. The plan was brought to Full Council following a review of …
Following the recent Government announcement on ‘Outdoor Theatre’, KD Theatre Productions (the company behind Ely’s Annual Pantomime) are delighted to be presenting an open-air production of ‘Treasure Island’ which promises to be fun for all the family this summer! The production will take place in the beautiful grounds of The Deans Garden, Ely Cathedral from …
Treasure Island Open Air Theatre This Summer in Ely Read More »
At WWT Welney, two pairs of black-tailed godwits have managed to fledge three chicks this breeding season. WWT Welney is one of three main breeding sites for black-tailed godwits, and this year nesting attempts were made on the Ouse Washes as well as the adjacent Lady Fen wetlands. Having been created in 2008, Lady Fen’s …
Chicks of threatened species fledge from Fenland wetlands Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s trading arm, East Cambs Trading Company (ECTC), has released the first phase of shared ownership homes at the former MoD site in Ely, despite disruption caused by the pandemic. Situated at the former RAF housing estate, adjacent to the Princess of Wales Hospital, this first phase sees the release of seven, three-bedroom …
First shared ownership homes ready despite COVID disruption Read More »
An Ely-based arts organisation is searching for people to take part in a brand new development programme: Babylon Young Curators. Applications are open to anyone age 18 – 26 with an interest in a career in the creative industries. Two young people will be chosen to take part, each receiving a bursary of £1,650. The …
In May 2020, Babylon ARTS launched their Comic Book Windows project, commissioning local Manga Artist, Irina Richards to create a total of 60 new illustrations, one for each of the Babylon Gallery riverside window panes. This exhibition comprised three separate comic ‘strips’, two based on Irina’s own stories and one using poems submitted by the …
Two Ely residents have their poems selected to become Comic Book Illustrations Read More »
Lucille Burke has set herself a challenge to roller skate around Little Thetford 100 times in 50 days to raise money for Addenbrookes charitable trust. The charity is very close to her heart as her mum works in Addenbrookes Hospital and has worked throughout lockdown. She is so proud of her and would like to …
During lockdown, when so many are learning, and educating from home, the team at Ely Museum have been busy providing weekly “Museum From Home” crafts and activities online, inspired by the museums collection! You can find all of these on their Facebook page & blog at www.elymuseum.org.uk/blog. Lockdown has been a challenge for everyone, but …
Ely Museum provides Ely Foodbank with craft packs to spark creativity this summer! Read More »
Following guidance from central Government, East Cambridgeshire District Council will be re-opening its outdoor play areas on Saturday 4th July. East Cambridgeshire District Council maintains 19 play areas throughout the district and provides a range of facilities for a variety of ages from toddlers, to juniors and youths. The council has undertaken a thorough inspection of all play …
The show goes on for Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust’s (CMAT) Arts Festival after initial plans were changed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Staff and students across CMAT have taken the opportunity to move their talents to the virtual stage, with the online festival already receiving endorsement from celebrities including Matt Allwright, star of The One …
The show must go on for CMAT Arts Festival – with celebrity endorsement! Read More »
Talented Fashion and Textiles students from King’s Ely are celebrating success in two exciting competitions. Year 12 student, Paige Newell, and John-Oswald Crichton, who is in Year 11, have both been highly commended in this year’s Young Fashion Designer UK contest. Paige and John-Oswald submitted some outstanding fashion design ‘mood boards’ with supporting text, where …
Residents from across the Ely area are invited to vote for two new outdoor art projects that will take place in October. A new creative opportunity has been launched in the city by Babylon Arts and supported by Ely Markets and Ely College called “Somewhere in Ely”. Earlier this year artists, makers and creators were …
Five Artists to pitch ideas before a public vote in Ely Read More »
With major fundraising events like Eel Day and Aquafest cancelled due to Covid-19, the Ely Hereward Rotary Club have been looking for new fundraising events during lockdown. Club member Mike Anthony has come up with the idea of having his beard shaved off for charity. Mike, who lives in March, has been living separately from …
People are being warned to take extra precautions as the heatwave makes its way across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Met Office has declared a Hot Weather Alert in the East of England between Wednesday (24th June) and Friday (26th June) which means there is a high chance that an average temperature of 30C by day and 15C …
Health warning has been issued as hot weather strikes Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Read More »
Rotary is still active during this difficult period. What a blessing Zoom is! Robert Barnes has been inducted in as the new President for 2020/2021 and the Club is looking forward to working under him this coming year. They have been aware of local causes during this time, especially the foodbank, which it is under …
Musicians from King’s Ely have joined forces (virtually!) to record a song in honour of the work being carried out by NHS and frontline workers. Around 60 pupils from King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely Senior feature in the recording of ‘Like A Rainbow Shining’, a song written by British composer, Will Todd. Students recorded …
King’s Ely students record beautiful virtual tribute to NHS workers Read More »
Plans outlining opportunities to boost Ely and Soham have moved one step closer to unlocking funding from the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA). Yesterday East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) Finance and Assets Committee approved to progress the plans for Ely and Soham and submit them to the CPCA board for adoption. An important element …
Council approval for Ely and Soham plans takes next step to unlock crucial funding Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has approved the contribution of £150,000 funding to support the A142/Witchford roundabout project. The funding was approved at its Finance and Assets Committee meeting on 18th June 2020. £150,000 of Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funding will be provided towards Cambridgeshire County Council’s proposed improvements at the roundabout. Works to improve capacity at …
It has long been tradition that at their end of season party the awesome boys and girls in our Mini’s section (U6’s-U12’s) would be presented with a little trophy as a thank you from the club to them for their hard work and enthusiasm to learn over the course of the season. Unfortunately, due to …
We are delighted to announce that The Orchards is now welcoming new residents into our beautiful caring community. The stunning home provides the very best possible residential and dementia care to older people in a beautiful, positive and safe environment. We fully understand people’s anxieties during this worrying time; but want to reassure you that …
The Orchards – the exceptional new care home in Ely Read More »
It’s Celebrate the Fens day on Saturday, 20th June. The event is the first of its kind, and is being organised by local group, Fascinating Fens. The day originally included many events across the fens such as open days, tours, guided walks, craft events and exhibitions but unfortunately due to the outbreak of Covid-19 these …
East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan has been unanimously given the green light from the council’s operational services committee. The Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan is a result of a wider climate change motion which was presented and approved at last October’s Full Council meeting. The …
Council Gives Go Ahead for Climate Change Action Plan Read More »
Babylon ARTs, has announced the re-opening of the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside, following its temporary closure due to Covid-19. The first exhibition will be their annual selected Summer Open exhibition, which over the past five years, has showcased hundreds of artists’ works and this year, the charity hopes will be one of their biggest …
Calling All Artists – Babylon Gallery to reopen with Summer Open Exhibition Read More »
Following guidance from central Government, East Cambridgeshire District Council is gearing up to welcome retailers and shoppers back to its high streets from Monday 15th June. While some shops selling essential items have remained open, Monday 15th June will be the first time retailers selling non-essential items will be open following lockdown. To ensure that residents’ shopping …
East Cambridgeshire District Council Welcomes Retailers Back to its High Streets Read More »
Former Mayor and Councillor Richard Hobbs has called for the High Street to be closed during the current Coronavirus pandemic as more shops in Ely begin to reopen from Monday. Some non-essential shops have been given permission to reopen from Monday 15th June and Ely Market reopened this week on Thursdays and Saturdays but only …
Calls for High Street to be Closed to Non-Essential Vehicles Read More »
As life in and around the Cathedral starts to look forward in the hope of opening up and being able to start doing things again, we are thinking of holding an exhibition of all the wonderful creative activities that so many people have been undertaking while staying at home. The exhibition will be for anyone, …
Did Artwork and Creativity Help You Through Lockdown? Read More »
It’s up, up and away for St Andrew’s supporters on Friday the 3rd of July! Normally the summer term is a busy one for the PTA with ice cream sales, disco, and of course the Summer Fair. Obviously, this year is a little bit different however with a little thinking outside the box, we need …
St Andrews PTA Fundraising with Virtual Balloon Race Read More »
Happy 99th Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh. So many Air Cadets and Adult Staff have benefitted from participating in The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Here is a photo of The Duke speaking with our Officer in Charge Flying Officer J Donoghue RAFAC 36 years ago when 444 (Shoreditch) Squadron won The Sir Alan …
Happy 99th Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh from 1094 Ely Squadron Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has agreed to extend his role as Patron of The Stained Glass Museum for a further two years from May 2020. His Royal Highness first became Patron of The Stained Glass Museum in 2008 during a major appeal when …
Congratulations to Ely Squadron’s newly promoted Cadet Warrant Officer Rory Donoghue who was appointed by Wing Commander Anthony Kelly FCMI RAFAC Officer Commanding Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing following Rory’s successful CWO promotion board interview on Sunday morning. CWO Donoghue has enjoyed a remarkable cadet career over the past 5 years fully embracing all that the …
Following the declaration of a climate emergency in October 2019, East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) is moving forward with its environmental ambitions by seeking approval for its climate change strategy and action plan and setting out its bid for COVID-19 funding, to support “pop-up” cycling schemes. The ECDC Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan, …
Council Moves Forward With Environment Pledge for District Read More »
Several Fire units were called to Corkers Crisps at around 2.45pm today as reports of a major fire incident at the closed premises. Having spoken briefly to one of the owners, he was pleased to report everyone is safe and this was later confirmed by a member of the Fire Service who told Spotted in …
Following on from the great response to What’s That Doing There, last year, Garfield The Sainsbury’s Cat, is now to be featured in an audio version of his book, due for release on 2nd July, the anniversary of his tragic death. A proportion of the profits for the audio-book will be donated to the East Anglian …
Ely’s most famous cat takes his popular children’s adventure stories into an audio book Read More »
Ely Markets will reopen on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11th June. Initially, these markets will include a small number of stalls selling fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese, bread, meat, fish and plants. There will be social distancing and safety measures in place to help ensure the wellbeing of traders, staff and members of the public. The …
Local Ely Quiz Master Ian McKendrick has put out an appeal for help from the community to continue his entertaining online quizzes after his aging MacBook died during last nights quiz. During lockdown Ian has been hosting quizzes most evenings, even running a family friendly Foodbank fundraising quiz on Sunday afternoons. Community Star Ian said …
Ely’s Community Star Quizmaster needs your help! Read More »
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This is the announcement that we had hoped not to make. We are sure it will come as no surprise to you that we have made the difficult decision to officially postpone the 47th Haddenham Steam Rally & Heavy Horse Show until 2021. This is really disappointing for all of us, we know that it …
Hot on the heels of the success of Cambridgeshire Music’s first Online Orchestra, we’re pleased to bring you news of the music education hub’s second Online Orchestra challenge! For the first challenge, you may recall that Cambridgeshire Music transported everyone to the sunny beaches of Hawaii with a heart-warming performance of the classic theme tune …
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King’s Ely Sixth Form student Molly Whymark has raised almost £600 for a cause close to her heart by putting her best foot forward during lockdown. Molly, 17, decided to complete a ‘Two Point Six Challenge’, not only to raise funds for The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award, but to also try and make the …
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Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) runs five primary schools in the Peterborough and Cambridgeshire area. Mark Woods, CEO of CMAT, said: “As a Trust, we are continuing to closely follow the guidance being provided by the Government in relation to the reopening of schools. “We are working hard to be prepared to welcome more students …
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A star studded live broadcast of Choral Evensong featuring 2 choristers from Ely, has attracted a global audience of 19000 and raised £770,000 for charity. Amongst the 250 singers who took part in the live broadcast on May 19th were Alfie Bottley aged 12, and Mimi Hughes aged 15, both of whom are choristers at …
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A young chorister from Ely Cathedral has been chosen to be part of a star studded line up to record a Virtual Choral Evensong, which will be broadcast live on YouTube on Tuesday (May 19th). Alfie Bottley, aged 12, is one of several choristers from York Minster, Ely, Norwich, Wakefield, Winchester Cathedrals and Westminster Abbey, …
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