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As part of the Air Cadet’s progressive training syllabus our cadets start learning about the principles of flight as soon as they join. We teach our cadets the physics of why an Aircraft can fly and how a pilot controls an aircraft. The cadets can then attend one of the RAFAC Volunteer Gliding Squadrons where …
Ely Photographic Club members excelled in their 3rd Print competition of the season with members travelling the globe to capture some great images. The external Judge Clive Harward was particularly impressed with the diverse selection of high-quality prints and very much enjoyed critiquing each one of the 72 entries. Colour Prints 1st Crested Tit by …
St Mary’s Church is holding ‘drop-in’ sessions this week for people living in Ely to see the plans to transform the interior of the 13th century church building. The Vicar, the Rev Chris Hill, said: “We hope many local people will spare the time to come and have a look at the plans, watch a …
A six-week consultation is set to be launched to ensure new development across East Cambridgeshire protects and enhances the environment. On February 6th East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) Finance and Assets Committee, members approved a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) for Natural Environment. The SPD aims to increase biodiversity, via new development, and help with Natural …
Council Seeks Views for Consultation to Help Nature Thrive Read More »
Witchford Village College is excited to be supporting The Cambridgeshire Village Colleges Heritage Project delivered by Viva Arts and Community Group and funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The community project is gathering personal stories from village colleges across the county. It will combine oral history and research with travelling exhibitions, film and learning resources. …
‘The Library Presents’ is back for a brand-new Spring season of events. Now reaching 25 locations, Haddenham Library is one of the only two volunteer run libraries to be included in the programme, as the activities are pushed out to more libraries across Cambridgeshire than ever. The new season brings high quality, affordable arts activities …
Sutton Scout group received over £200 from the Ely Archers after their annual fundraising raffle. Every November Ely Archers hold their annual Portsmouth archery competition; in which archers attend from numerous counties. Every year, the club also hold a prize raffle, with funds being raised for a chosen charity. Sutton Scout Group were proposed as …
Scouts Receive Generous Donation from The Archers Read More »
Ely Cathedral Conference Centre has announced the three dates for their Craft Fairs this year: • Saturday 4th April, 10am – 3pm • Saturday 1st August, 10am – 3pm • Saturday 5th December, 10am – 3pm If you wish to be considered for one or more of the Craft Fairs, please email Suzanne on centre@elycathedral.org, …
We think all Air Cadets are first class but, on Monday night at Ely Squadron eight junior cadets proved us right. Cadets Carter, Sikora, Talbott, Sigrist, Bennett, Smyth A, Smyth P and Foulkes completed their basic training and were all presented with their first class cadet badges. The presentation of their first classification badge by …
Gold medals all round and hearty congratulations to the Central and East Region Rugby Squad who, over the weekend, lifted the Air Training Corps Rugby cup. Six of the team came from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing with all six selected to play for the Corps (National) Rugby Team against The Army Cadets. Half of those …
Ely Tigers travelled to Fakenham having been forced to make changes to their starting XV, due to injury and player unavailability. Ely got the game underway kicking into the brisk wind coming off the Norfolk Coast, and within 5 minutes of the start they found themselves ahead with the opening try, after a break by …
A council is seeing the advantages of establishing its trading company as £1.7million of £4.62million loan has been repaid 15 months ahead of schedule. East Cambs Trading Company (ECTC) was established by East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) in 2016 and manages the district’s city market, open spaces and the development of new homes. ECTC was …
Damson window test panel gifted to The Stained Glass Museum Canturbury Catherdal’s world renowned stained glass studio has gifted one of its panels to The Stained Glass Museum. The gift is of a recent test panel created for the Cathedral’s Damson Window, which was designed by Hughie O’Donoghue RA and made by the Cathedral’s own …
King’s Ely students were on top form in the fiercely-contested Senior Maths Challenge, bringing home a haul of Gold, Silver and Bronze certificates. A total of 51 King’s Ely Senior mathematicians took part in the competition, which is organised each year by the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT). More than 200,000 pupils from across the UK …
King’s Ely Mathematicians Victorious in National Competition Read More »
A brand new family theatre show telling the thrilling tale of Annabelle Howgego, a Victorian fen ice skater who uses her extraordinary skating skill to defeat her cruel landlord and set her village free. Join Glimmer Theatre for a brand new story with ice skating, magic and adventure brought to life with stirring live music and …
A Brand New Family Theatre Show: The River Runner Read More »
Two King’s Ely musicians are celebrating impressive outcomes on the trombone and piano. King’s Ely Senior student James Wilkinson has been offered a place with the prestigious National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain (NYBBGB) just days after King’s Ely Sixth Form student Lisa Lyu was awarded her Associateship Diploma from London’s Trinity College of …
In May 2017, I was diagnosed with Endometriosis. A disease which on average takes 7 years to get diagnosed. A disease which 1 in 10 women suffer from. A disease women get mid-diagnosed from as it has so many similar side effects to other illnesses. A disease which is listed one of the top 20 …
We’re imagining that the river levels have risen and that the Babylon Gallery has become submerged, in this new exhibition developed by Babylon ARTS. There is growing awareness of the water management systems and structures that are in place to drain the Fens and manage the waterways. This exhibition is a creative exploration of what …
From 1st February 2020 for one month if you are shopping at Waitrose and receive a green token please place it in the slot for 1094 (Ely) Squadron. The more tokens we receive, the more money the Squadron receives. Ely Air Cadets are currently fundraising for a replacement minibus which is vital for transporting cadets …
Waitrose & Partners Community Matters helps 1094 Ely Squadron Read More »
We are very lucky to have a minibus at our Squadron, however, our ageing 17 year old minibus keeps breaking down and it is now costing us more and more as it needs continuous maintenance and repairs. Ely Air Cadets want to replace our minibus and in doing so this will directly support the cadets’ …
A collection of costumes, jewellery, props and memorabilia from major Hollywood films and a Netflix blockbuster will be on display in Ely Cathedral from 1st February to 15th March 2020. ‘Crowns & Gowns’ will showcase original dresses and outfits from some of the iconic films shot inside Ely’s beautiful medieval Cathedral namely The Other Boleyn …
The Home and School Association at The Weatherall’s Primary School, Soham are holding a Mother’s Day Pamper Evening. Treatments will include Reflexology, Facials, Massage, Crystal Healing, Indian Head Massage, Manicure’s and many more. Treatments can be pre-booked to avoid dissappointment. There will be 20 different gift stalls available to find that extra, little something. There …
After a successful 2019 season on the field, City of Ely Cricket Club recently had a number reasons to celebrate. At the Cambridgeshire NatWest OSCAs – the Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards, the club were awarded Coaching Club of the Year for Cambridgeshire whilst Club President Brian Leonard was awarded a lifetime achievement award and …
From April 2020, residents will have access to a full and extended range of advice services every weekday. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) recently undertook a review to establish whether continuing a funding grant to Citizens Advice Rural Cambridgeshire (CARC) was meeting its aims to deliver an “excellent service that meets the needs of an …
Residents to Benefit from Extension of Advice and Support Service Read More »
City of Ely Swimming Club are celebrating an amazing start to 2020 being crowned Top Visiting Club at the Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club’s New Year Meet at the London Aquatic Centre. Swimming at the Olympic pool inspired Ely’s swimmers to win 32 Gold, 21 Silver and 14 Bronze medals and an impressive 152 …
Top start to 2020 at London Aquatics Centre for Barracudas Read More »
You may have heard of Field promotions but how about an Airfield promotion? Senior Cadet Jake Bausor is currently attending his Silver Gliding Scholarship course at RAF Syerston where the RAF Air Cadet Glider Pilot Instructors of 644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron have been teaching Jake how to fly the RAF’s Viking Gliders. The ultimate goal …
All In Sound are delighted to announce a new partnership with our local new care home The Orchards, Ely. Since April 2018, All In Sound have been running a very busy and successful weekly singing group for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers, and are now expanding their programme of work to …
Charity All In Sound starts new programme of work “Music & Memories” in local care home! Read More »
Ely Tigers travelled to Norwich based Crusaders on Saturday with a much changed side, but they still came away with the points following a 43-17 win. The opening try came inside the first five minutes when Erwin Noteboom found himself in space to place the ball down over the try line, with Joel Scott Paul …
Seven new cadets were enrolled this week at Ely Squadron by our Squadron Padre Allan Jesson. Other awards presented included; twelve heart start badges and certificates, six blue gliding wings, seven blue leadership badges, eight certificates for representing the Wing at sports plus, Leading Cadet, Senior Cadet and Master Cadet Classifications and last but not …
Yesterday, our Year 9 students attended the ‘Eyes on the Prize’ event at Anglia Ruskin University. The event, run by the University Schools Engagement Team, aimed to raise students’ aspirations making University accessible to everyone. The morning started with a tour of the campus with an undergraduate, the first time for most of our students …
With such successful “Muscle Mash Up” charity exercise events over the last 3 years we are back for the 4th! This year’s event is being held at Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, where the very first Muscle Mash Up was held over 3 years ago. The monies raised went to MIND, Global’s Make Some …
Twenty Year 9 Engineering students attended an event at Stainless Metalcraft in conjunction with Cambridge University to experience an engineering environment. Working in teams, our students really enjoyed building bridges out of scrap paper in such a manner as to understand how materials work under stress. They competed against each other and an apprentice’s team …
Following hot on the heels of Christmas and New Year, Ely & District Branch of CAMRA will be holding its 11th Elysian Winter Beer Festival on Thursday 16th, Friday 17th and Saturday 18th January 2020. The venue for the festival is The Maltings, Ship Lane, Ely CB7 4BB The festival will be open from 6pm …
Ely Tigers welcomed Ipswich YM to the Cambridge Commodities Park looking to complete the double over the Suffolk side, the visitors got the game underway, deciding to kick into the strong Fen wind, the opening ten minutes of the game was all Ipswich ball, with Tigers unable to get to grips with the ball. From …
Today Pink Chair Engagement (PCE) volunteers met up in Littleport Village Hall. Armed with sewing machines, we set to work, sewing some of the community voluntary group squares, into one huge Community Picnic Blanket. The groups who created a material square include: Littleport Guiding Groups and Cubs, Littleport First Responders, 363 Motor Cycle Club, The …
Pink Chair Engagement Create Huge Community Picnic Blanket for Littleport Read More »
Haddenham Post Office will be temporarily closed for an extensive refurbishment of the premises at, 5 High Street, Haddenham, Ely, CB6 3XA. To allow for the work to take place, the branch will temporarily close on Monday 20th January at 5.30pm and the branch is due to re-open on Friday 21st February at 9am. During …
Temporary Closure of Haddenham Post Office for Refurbishment of Premises Read More »
For the 11th year running, Babylon Gallery is hosting the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition from Friday 10th to Sunday 26th January. The exhibition was opened at a special launch party on 9th January, attended by the Mayor of Ely and over 120 children and their family members who came to see the work exhibited. …
Prizes awarded to young people across East Cambridgeshire for their creative art works Read More »
This week at Ely we welcomed a new member of uniformed staff to 1094 Squadron when Sergeant Jean Donoghue donned her uniform on the first parade night of 2020. As a cadet in her youth Jean was a Cadet Warrant Officer with 444 (Shoreditch) Squadron and a Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award holder who went …
1094 Squadron Welcomed New Member Sergeant Jean Donoghue Read More »
An event to combat the post festive lull – finding your calm! Sunday 12th January 2020 sees a brand new event for Ely – The Soul and Serenity Fayre will bring some of the best Complementary therapists, retailers and mediums to Ely’s scenic riverside. The Maltings will play host to this brand new event between …
The Soul and Serenity Fayre – An event to combat the post festive lull Read More »
More than forty King’s Ely students have been presented with Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award badges. A total of thirty King’s Ely Senior students have received their Bronze badges and twelve have achieved their Silver DofE, eleven of whom are now working towards their Gold awards. King’s Ely’s latest Silver award achievers …
DofE Awards aplenty for dedicated King’s Ely students Read More »
In a bid to encourage new recruits for the Choir, Ely Cathedral is inviting children from schools across the region to find their singing voice at a specially organised event on Saturday 18th January 2020. ‘The Chorister Experience’ is specifically aimed at boys currently in years 2 and 3, inviting them to participate in musical …
Cathedral event in search of ‘would be’ Choristers Read More »
Plant expert to film and TV Wayne Hollingworth will be giving a fun, entertaining and educational talk on Saturday 1st February at 5pm to support Haddenham Arts Centre fundraising campaign to save their wildlife pond. Wayne’s impressive CV includes supplying plants to Game of Thrones, Jurassic Park as well as Chelsea and Hampton Court Show …
Wayne Hollingworth Pondlife Talk at Haddenham Arts Centre Read More »
The cast of Youth Acts UP who are aged 7- 16, will perform a Pantomime written by local Little Downham children’s author Peter Crussell. They will have you laughing and singing to a host of memorable songs and with a few surprises in store you will go away with a fantastic memory. This is their …
Youth Acts UP – Little Downham Present: Annual Pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Read More »
If you’re looking to gain some knowledge about the spirits industry, support your local business and community or if you’re just looking for an excuse to socialise – Ely Cocktail Weekend is for you. ECW is a weekend to celebrate our beautiful city and the fantastic hospitality scene within it. Taking part on the 1st …
For the eleventh year running, Babylon Arts and Ely-Hereward Rotary Club are hosting the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery in Ely. The exhibition features 10 schools, including the work of over 200 local children and young people, ages 4 – 19yrs. Three prizes of art materials will be awarded in each …
On Saturday, (28th December) some of Ely Squadron’s younger cadets visted RAF Marham and the station’s heritage museum based in the RAF Station’s old Chapel building. The history of RAF Marham spans the history of the Royal Air Force itself from World War One right through the 20th Century and into the 21st Century with …
We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for some young people and we want to support them through it. We are asking our supporters to help us raise £3,000 this Christmas to provide counselling sessions for up to 15 young people to help them manage through the festive period. Centre 33 are a …
Congratulations to Ex-Cadet Sergeant Emily Pieters on completing her Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Emily aged out from Ely Squadron this year but continued with completing her Gold Award over the summer into Autumn. For her Residential Emily chose to Sail the west coast of Scotland for a week working as a team on board …
Another Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at 1094 Ely Squadron Read More »
1st Sutton Scouts have once again spread festive cheer through fenland villages raising spirits and much needed funds for their new hut appeal. Villagers old and young from Haddenham, Witchford and Sutton were delighted with the vision the group created and thrilled to chat with Santa and be treated with specially made reindeer’s noses. The …
King’s Ely’s award-winning boys’ a capella group – the King’s Barbers – have recorded and released their first commercial CD. The Barbers, who were crowned National Youth a Cappella Champions last year, headed to the world-famous Decoy Studios to record their album, which features all of the group’s favourites, including ‘Isn’t she lovely?’, ‘Viva la …
King’s Barbers release their debut album just in time for Christmas Read More »
A new club for adults with learning disabilities launches on Sunday 5th January 2020. The Rich Tea Club for adults with learning disabilities opens its doors for the first time at 3pm on Sunday 5th January 2020. The group will meet regularly on the first Sunday of each month from 3pm to 4.30pm at the …
New Rich Tea Club Brings Fun, Faith and Friendship Read More »
Our student Kate has been part of the ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ culture over the last few months. Kate is an avid fan and a walking encyclopaedia of the show. Whilst having taken ballet classes, she does not see herself getting into ballroom dancing. She is interested in the costumes and the glitz but says she …
A district council is proposing changes to some of its waste collections to prevent the risk of spending unnecessary money on damage caused by the disrepair of the area’s private and unadopted roads. At Operational Services Committee on 18th November, East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) members unanimously voted to approve a plan which would review …
Waste Collections Set To Change For Homeowners on Private and Unadopted Roads Read More »
King’s Ely’s 1st XV Rugby team has made school history by winning every single match they played this season. The squad won all eleven of their games this season, putting them at the top of the UK Schools Rugby League and making them winners of the East Anglia Independent Schools 1st XV Rugby Trophy. Captain …
King’s Ely Rugby squad enjoys unbeaten season – and makes school history! Read More »
Bin collections across East Cambridgeshire will be changing on a temporary basis during the festive period. East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) trading company, East Cambs Street Scene, will be collecting residents’ waste on a revised schedule over Christmas and the New Year. The team will be making some collections before Christmas earlier than the usual …
Residents are being urged to share their ideas on how the district council can protect the environment and cut emissions. In October, East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) joined more than 200 councils across the UK to declare a climate emergency at its Full Council meeting. As a result, the Council has today (Monday 16th December) …
Call For Residents To Share Net Zero Carbon Emission Ideas Read More »
Ely Tigers travelled into Cambridge Saturday afternoon to face second placed Cantabs, the rain 24 hours earlier and on Saturday morning made the pitch heavy and sticky in places. Tigers started brightly taking the game to the home side, and it was Ely that got the first points on the board, winning a line out …
At WVC, we wanted to help Ely Foodbank at this critical time of year and spread a little Christmas cheer. Our House Managers came up with the idea of a Reverse Advent Calendar where students donate food, toiletries and gifts in the lead up to the end of term. For their generosity, students were rewarded …
Following a very successful event run in the 2017 General Election, students at Ely College were once again given the opportunity to have their opinions heard at the ballot box. As part of the college’s PSHE curriculum, all students took part in a ‘mock’ election process, complete with ‘hustings’ visits from each of the South East …
Ely College students back Labour in ‘mock’ General Election Read More »
On Friday December 6th, 276 students from Witchford Village College participated in an annual 12 Hours of Sport event. The event raised valuable funds for The Malcolm Whales Foundation, a charity who raises money for those affected by cancer. The students participated in sports from 07:00am to 07:00pm, ranging from Trampolining, Ultimate Frisbee, Festive Run, …
A group of forty GCSE History students have just returned from a jam-packed three-day visit to Berlin. The group are studying Weimar Germany and the Cold War, so a trip to Berlin gave huge relevance to their studies. A 3am departure for Luton Airport made for a very long first day. Upon landing at Berlin …
Boxes and boxes of edible goodies have been donated to Ely Foodbank in time for Christmas thanks to community-spirited King’s Ely students, families and members of staff. The ‘Twelve Charitable Days of Christmas’ initiative was spearheaded by King’s Ely Junior and pupils in each of the school’s Houses were encouraged to bring in three different …
King’s Ely community throw their weight behind Christmas Foodbank collection Read More »
When we were sent a Community Star nomination for Cathy Wright, the manager of Foodbank, we were thrilled and leapt into action. Spotted in Ely has been a very keen supporter of this amazing lady for a long time. The Foodbank in Ely has now been running for 7 years and without this incredibly compassionate …
Over 900 people attended the Christmas Tree Lights Switch on Sunday 8th December. This special family friendly service represents the official switch on and blessing of the magnificent Christmas tree which stands 32 feet high under the Octagon in Ely Cathedral. The Dean of Ely, The Very Revd Mark Bonney, invited the children to throw …
Christmas Tree ‘Lights Switch On’ delights families Read More »
This is the third year of Reverse Advent for Platinum Properties in order to do something positive within the local community. Each year for the month of December we ask our customers to drop in one item for the local Foodbank, meaning that by the time Christmas arrives we have at least 25 items to …
Ely Cathedral Choristers are set to sing to a number of audiences at concerts and services in December. It is undoubtedly their busiest time of year with Choirs of Ely Cathedral participating in approximately 30 services, concerts and recitals in the three weeks from the Advent Procession at the beginning of the month up until …
Choristers set to sing their hearts out to reach out to new recruits Read More »
The Ely Museum team welcome Father Christmas to Ely Sessions House this year on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. The much-loved, traditional Father Christmas will join the team at Ely Museum at the Sessions House for one year only while the Old Gaol is closed for redevelopment. Visit Father Christmas in the Ely Sessions …
Ely Tigers faced league leaders West Norfolk at the Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon. The game started with both sides unable to get a firm grip on the match, with the majority of the game played around the half way line and 22 meter lines, with the first scoring chance coming on 20 minutes, …
From the 4th December, Tesco will begin providing sunflower lanyards at all of its stores. The move is one of several to promote disability inclusion for customers and colleagues in 2020. Tesco has become a signatory to the Valuable 500 group of companies and pledged to create another 27 Changing Places toilets next year. The …
Tesco in Ely Adopt Sunflower Lanyard to Help Customers With Hidden Disabilities Read More »
The Light Festival is on again in St Andrews Church in Isleham this weekend, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th December from 3 – 6pm. Events include Community Carol Concert at 4:00 pm Sunday. There’s also the draw for the Grand Raffle at 5:30pm with the first prize being £100. Other prizes include a ‘pod’ coffee …
The Principal of King’s Ely, John Attwater, and twelve new King’s and Queen’s Scholars have been officially installed at a service in Ely Cathedral. The Admission of Scholars’ ceremony saw all of King’s Ely Senior pupils and the Scholars’ proud families coming together in the glorious setting of the Cathedral. The Scholars received their distinctive …
Principal of King’s Ely installed alongside King’s and Queen’s Scholars Read More »
Christmas started early this weekend for the group of 13 City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club members who travelled to attend the Snow Frills Long Course open meet at Sheffield’s prestigious Ponds Forge International Sports Centre. There were personal best times all round for the team plus medals for Derrell Jackson, swimming in his first …
The Rotary Clubs Christmas Charity collection starts this coming Friday 6th December and continues until Friday 20th December between 6 and 8pm. Friday 6th December: Beresford Road starting at St Johns Road end, Kingsley Walk, Alexander Chase, Darwin Close, Collier Close, Brooke Grove, Tennyson Place. Monday 9th December: Cromwell Road, Chief Street, West End (part), Little …
After dipping our toes in the water in June we’ve been invited back to Caffè Nero for another event. This time we’re planning a cosy winter evening with all your favourite hot drinks and seasonal treats. As before, we’re looking to highlight some local poets, point you towards some kickass local poetry and spoken word …
The Annual Living Sport Sports Awards took place on Thursday 28th November to celebrate the amazing sporting achievements within our local community. The Awards, now in their 14th year, honour sports men and women, coaches, volunteers, young people in sport, schools and businesses. Finalists and winners were treated to an evening of celebration at Burgess …
Achievements Galore for our Local Sporting Stars! Read More »
On Saturday 30th November 2019, Daniel Block volunteer and friend of Spotted in Ely, went on a Hard Hat Tour of Ely Museum. He took lots of photographs for us, as it’s an exciting time for the Museum as it undergoes its Heritage Lottery Fund refurbishment. “I had the pleasure of attending a hard-hat tour …
Ely Markets will be hosting a wonderful selection of events in the run up to Christmas – including a Vegan Christmas Fair and traditional festive food and gift markets. In addition to their weekly Thursday Charter Market and Saturday Craft, Food & Vintage Markets, the special festive events begin with a special Vegan Fair on …
It’s all happening at Ely Markets this Christmas Read More »
The City of Ely’s branch of the Royal British Legion recently held their first Remembrance Meal/Dining In night at the Masonic Lodge, Ely. 28 members of local branches, the Ely Armed Forces Breakfast Club and guests enjoyed a wonderful 4 course meal provided by Richardson Catering. During the meal John Sinclair from the Ely Masonic …
Health charity St John Ambulance has announced plans for a new Badger unit in Ely, which is due to open in January. The unit has vacancies for young people aged between seven and ten to volunteer as Badgers and learn age-appropriate first aid, along with a number of other useful life skills. In addition the …
St John Ambulance to Open New Badger Unit in Ely Read More »
Gritty musical Made in Dagenham is being staged at King’s Ely this December. Students in Years 9-13 at King’s Ely Senior have been busily rehearsing for the production for months and tickets – which are available for members of the public – are selling fast. Based on the 2010 film of the same name, Made …
Get ready for King’s Ely Senior production of ‘Made in Dagenham’ Read More »
Students and staff at King’s Ely Senior commemorated the bicentenary of the Peterloo Massacre in style during an action-packed History Week programme. History Week is held at King’s Ely Senior each November and this year the focus was on marking 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre on August 16th, 1819 – and on the Chartist …
History Week goes down a storm with King’s Ely Senior students and staff Read More »
A 16-year-old St John Ambulance volunteer from Ely has won a role as one of the top St John Ambulance Cadets in the health charity’s East region. Oscar Barter scooped the title of the region’s 2020 Cambridgeshire District Cadet of the Year at a recent competition. He will represent his fellow Cadets in Cambridgeshire throughout …
A record-breaking number of festive fun-runners took part in Ely Festive 5K on a cloudy but dry morning on Sunday (24th November), starting and finishing in the historic grounds of Ely Cathedral. So far this year, fun runners have raised £15,204.34 with donations and participant sponsorship still being received. Having crossed the start line in …
900 Merry Festive Fun Runners Brought Christmas to Ely on Sunday Read More »
Join Ely Museum on Saturday 30th November to explore behind the scenes & see how the museum has changed since the builders arrived in September! With walls removed, historic features revealed, the tour will be led by the museums Curator & a manager from our building contractors, R G Carter, who will take people behind …
For the second year running, a talented group of Year 8 Ely College music students have been given the opportunity to form a band through an innovative collaboration with The Lloyd-Reason Foundation. Five lucky students were selected for this opportunity having demonstrated raw talent, aptitude and a love of music. The Foundation generously provides weekly …
City Centre Event Programme 29th November 2019. AROUND ELY 5.00am to 11.30pm – High Street, Fore Hill, Market Place, Brays lane (part) closed to traffic. 4pm – Onwards BBC Radio Cambridgshire Live from Ely Market Place. 3pm to 8.30pm – Fair Rides Open. 11am to 8.30pm – Food Vendors Open. 5pm – Santa’s Grotto opens. …
Ely Tigers got back to winning ways following last week’s defeat at Woodbridge, but again the side was forced into changes due to injury. The game started badly for the visitors, being forced into a change inside five minutes due to injury, and it was Ely that opening the scoring, after winning the ball at …
During Turing House’s Assembly on Friday, Mark Cooney from Spotted in Ely surprised Kenzie Neal and Wesley Santos with a Community Star for their most amazing Random Act of Kindness. On the 8th November, Spotted in Ely got a message that warmed the hearts of the team. It read: “Sat in Prezzo and just witnessed …
Compassionate Shining Examples – Wesley and Kenzie from Ely College. Read More »
Students from Witchford Village College took part in a Cultural Tester day at Anglia Ruskin University where they had the opportunity to listen to, work with and have hands on experience from individuals involved in different creative industries. This ranged from “Life as a freelance Fashion Photographer”; Graphic Design and photoshop workshops; discovering what careers …
Its nearly Christmas which means only one thing …… Panto Time!! Wilburton Theatre Group proudly presents a Noda production of Beauty and the Beast, so come and cheer on this great cast by singing loudly and enjoying yourself. Fairy Rose tells the story of a nasty King called Jasper who is trying to take over …
Wilburton Theatre Group Presents Beauty and the Beast Panto Read More »
Viva Theatre Company present The 39 Steps by Patrick Barlow & John Buchan Viva Theatre Company welcome you to this Hitchcock masterpiece mixed with a juicy spy novel (with a dash of Monty Python for good measure!) The show will be performed by a very talented cast of six who have been working very hard, …
Eduardo Paolozzi Paolozzi, is one half of our Christmas Exhibition, which also includes Pictarama, Lego ‘still-life’ scenes from artist Sara Amond. Sculptor and printmaker, Edwardo Paolozzi (1924 – 2005) is widely considered to be one of the pioneers of pop art and this exhibition, curated by Goldmark Gallery, will feature the full range of his print …
This winter, Chapterhouse Theatre Company continues its festive tradition of touring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to theatres, castles, and cathedrals across the UK. Especially adapted for the stage by award-winning writer Laura Turner, this show is the perfect festive treat for all ages as the evening start to draw in. On Christmas Eve, the …
After a knockout debut show Pro Wrestling Ambush returns to the Beet Club on November 30th. 160 residents and wrestling fans were blown away as the UK’s best unsigned professional wrestlers put on a spectacle that had the crowd literally screaming for them to return. WWE NXT UK fan favourites Candy Floss and Pretty Deadly …
Community-spirited King’s Ely Sixth Form students used some of their spare time to help with the creation of a new eco-garden at Isle of Ely Primary School. Thirteen Sixth Formers were part of a green-fingered team from King’s Ely who removed a huge area of weeds and prepared the soil ready for Isle of Ely …
King’s Ely Sixth Formers get their hands dirty in support of local primary school Read More »
King’s Ely Senior students with a passion for art were in their element exploring New York City during half term. Twenty-nine students from Years 11-13 and three members of staff enjoyed what has been described as the school Art Department’s “trip of a lifetime” to the Big Apple. Students visited some of New York’s most …
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Ely Tigers travelled to Woodbridge having to make further changes to the squad with players unavailable, the game started with both sides unable to get a firm grip of the game and it fell to Joel Scott Paul to put the first points on the board when he slotted over a penalty from close range. …
Kind hearted King’s Ely students have been putting pen to paper to help bring cheer to elderly people living in residential and care homes. Year 7 and 8 pupils at King’s Ely Junior have been supporting the wonderful ‘Postcards of Kindness’ initiative, spearheaded by national care home provider, Your Health Group. The campaign was launched …
King’s Ely Junior pupils send Postcards of Kindness to care home residents Read More »
KD Theatre Productions return to The Maltings for their 7th Consecutive year, with this years’ spectacular pantomime adventure ‘Dick Whittington.’ Ely’s Pantomime Favourite, the hilarious Terry Gauci returns as Dame Sarah Sweet Tooth alongside a host of Ely pantomime favourites! Terry has become a firm favourite with Ely Audiences and it just wouldn’t be Christmas …
Students and staff at Littleport and East Cambs Academy are celebrating as the school is awarded the prestigious Artsmark Gold Award. Artsmark is Arts Council England’s award for schools and education institutions that champion cultural education. It celebrates schools that embrace the arts across the curriculum, bringing them to life for children and young people. …
Littleport and East Cambs Academy Strikes Gold for Creative Work Read More »