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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 »
Hundreds more children and young people from across the Ely area are to benefit from the continuation of an exciting partnership between King’s Ely and Norwich City Football Club’s Regional Development Programme (RDP). It was in 2016 that King’s Ely and Norwich City’s RDP joined forces to launch the Cambridgeshire Community Hub Partnership; the first …
King’s Ely and Norwich City FC RDP partnership scores three-year extension deal Read More »
The weekend of 9th and 10th November saw another impressive medal haul for the City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club’s 23 swimmers at the Cambridgeshire County Development Championships in Whittlesey. There was also a large tally of new personal best and county times as well as a first competitive open meet for young Reece Freeman. …
I would like to tell you our story and hopefully raise awareness.. In 2018 our son Louis was diagnosed was a condition called Craniosynostosis, which one or more of the fibrous sutures in his skull prematurely fused by turning into bone, thereby changing the growth pattern of the skull. Because the skull could not expand …
Four players from Ely Tigers were picked for the Cambridgeshire Under 20s squad for their recent fixture against Cambridge University Under 20s at Saffron Walden Rugby Club. Sebastian Catley, Jack Yates, Byron Read and Tom Holloway took part in the game on Monday evening, 11th, the University side ran out 15-13 winners. Also joining the …
Families and friends of the Veterans of 115 Squadron who were based at RAF Witchford airfield, now Lancaster Way Business Park, during WWII from 1943 to the end of hostilities, attended the Remembrance Service at St. Andrews Church in Witchford, then on to the short service and wreath laying at the 115 Squadron Memorial, dedicated …
Ely Cathedral and local businesses have been busy making preparations for the annual Christmas Gift & Food Fair taking place this week. Now in its 8th successive year, the event is expected to attract over 16,000 visitors with coach bookings from as far as Leicestershire, The Midlands and the Home Counties. Widely acknowledged as one …
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair draws in visitors from across the Country Read More »
Witchford Village College is built on the former site of RAF Witchford, in use during the Second World War. Today we held our Remembrance Ceremony to honour the lives lost during the First and Second World Wars and subsequent conflicts. We also honoured those who flew from RAF Witchford and of those the ten men …
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Nominated months ago, newlyweds Les & Verity Wilson have been presented with a Spotted in Ely Community Star this weekend to thank them for their voluntary services to the Veterans and Serving Members of Her Majesties Armed Forces by Vice Lord-Lieutenant Richard Barnwell. The Lord-Lieutenant was in Ely this weekend to oversee the Remembrance Parade …
Les & Verity Wilson – 2 Wonderful Community Stars Read More »
Ely Cathedral will glow with purple light on 21st November, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, as part of the Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign. Organised by individuals affected by the disease, the campaign is a way to remember loved ones lost to pancreatic cancer, support those living with and beyond the disease as well as …
Ely Cathedral to be Lit Up in Purple for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Campaign Read More »
Confusion reigned at the final whistle as Ely Tigers faced Thurston at the Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon. After a week off Tigers were back in action looking to keep pressure on the leaders, and again they were forced to back changes to the starting fifteen, in coming was Lory Martin, while Tom Green …
Confusion Reigned as Tigers win, but result recorded as a draw Read More »
Ely Photographic Club had a record number of entries in their 2nd Image competition of the season on Wednesday 6th November with several new members entering their first competition. Highly talented Judge and photographer Sarah Kelman was on hand to provide valuable feedback to help members develop their photographic skills. There were some fabulous images …
The local NHS is joining forces with Diabetes UK to mark World Diabetes Day 2019 on 14th November. Diabetes UK, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG and partners will be hosting a World Diabetes Day event in Ely Library between 9.30am and 4pm, to raise awareness and to provide guidance to the public about this serious condition. …
The national charity The Hygiene Bank, collecting hygiene products for local people in crisis, has opened a new collection point in Soham. Local people can now donate toiletries, hygiene, beauty and personal care items at a collection point located in The Viva Shop, in Church Street, Soham. The Hygiene Bank Soham has partnered with Soham’s …
Are you descended from one of Ely’s Territorial soldiers? For nearly one hundred years men from Ely served in the Cambridgeshire Regiment or its forebears and Ely Museum would like your help identifying them in two photographs of the Ely Company. As we approach Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, find Ely Museum at Ely Market …
Find Ely Museum at Ely Market on Saturday 9th November Read More »
For the past 66 years the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year the Carnival raised £6,500 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations. Our main beneficiaries this year were Friends of Soham Village College and Soham Food Bank who both received …
Soham Carnival Donate Funds Back into the Community Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum in Ely has won a prestigious award at the inaugural Museums in Cambridgeshire Awards 2019. The museum, located in the south triforium of Ely Cathedral, was the overall winner of the ‘New for You’ award category, for its new free 15-minute ‘Spotlight’ and 20-minute ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Tours. Since their introduction in May …
Stained Glass Museum Wins Award For Spotlight & Behind-the-Scenes Tours Read More »
A community hub focusing on the range of life events which can result in homelessness will look at “intervention to prevent the worst from happening”. Littleport Community Hub is being relaunched with the aim of bringing together a range of experts from a variety of organisations, support groups and charities to help individuals from across …
New Community Hub to Reduce The Risk of Homelessness in Littleport Read More »
“Don’t feed the plants!” Experience this beloved cult-classic like never before! Just in time for those dark wintery nights, Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is bringing the much-loved Little Shop of Horrors to the Maltings in Ely this November. Coming to life on stage with a live, nine-piece band, this retro sci-fi comedy musical will have …
Little Shop of Horrors takes over the Ely Maltings this November Read More »
Ely shoppers were very generous with their donations and many of those donating the most were ex-service personnel. Cadets took advantage of the RBL’s ability to claim back 25% on top of any donation above £5 by asking those donating to sign a simple form. The British Legion staff were amazed at the amount of …
Poppy Collections in Ely with Air Cadets at Tescos Supermarket Read More »
A feast of fundraising initiatives has resulted in students, staff, families and friends of King’s Ely topping up a total of £34,000 for the school’s charities of the year. Over the last 12 months, the King’s Ely community has been doing all sorts of weird and wonderful things to raise money for the school’s two …
King’s Ely Community raises a whopping £34,000 for good causes Read More »
An improved bus route at Lancaster Way Business Park will set off next week (Monday 4th November) thanks to local councillors, Grovemere Property Limited and Dews Coaches. The ‘Ely Zipper’ will now include hourly-stops at Wellington Road, a brand new bus-stop on the Lancaster Way Business Park. The improved bus service has been achieved following …
Press Release by East Cambridgeshire District Council The former Ministry of Defence estate in Ely is back in use this week after standing derelict for seven years. The first four houses of 18 in stage one of the refurbishment phase have been released on to the open market after the site was bought by East …
MOD Homes Welcome First Residents in Seven Years Read More »
Isle of Ely Primary School invites the growing local community to join in an evening of fireworks, food, drinks and seasonal treats on Friday 1st November 2019. Doors open at 5.30pm. Wrap up warm and sample some delicious, festive hot drinks, tasty hot dogs, or other seasonal treats as you wait for the fireworks display …
Fireworks Extravaganza at Isle of Ely Primary School Read More »
Members of communities throughout the district came together last week to learn how to support vulnerable people in their local area and spot the signs of suspicious behaviour. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership held a Community Eyes and Ears convention on Thursday 24th October at Ely Cathedral. The event included speeches from the Lord-Lieutenant’s …
Communities Commit to Keeping their Eyes and Ears Open Read More »
A local charity that supports amputees and their families has launched a children’s book which aims to educate young people on disability. The book – A Day Out with Speedy – is the first in a series created by Steel Bones, which explores real life scenarios in a simple way, aimed to engage with four …
Leading charities the Trussell Trust and FareShare are appealing to people in Ely to volunteer to help in the UK’s biggest food collection for people in need. From Thursday, November 21st until Saturday, November 23rd the two charities will be collecting food in Tesco stores across the UK and Northern Ireland during the annual Tesco …
Volunteers needed in Ely for Christmas food collection. Read More »
Writer Richard Pinto – whose credits include The Kumars at No. 42 and Elvenquest – was guest speaker at this year’s James Bowman Lecture at King’s Ely. Richard, who is a King’s Ely parent, talked to Sixth Form students, members of staff, Old Eleans and guests, including the Mayor of Ely, about his fascinating career …
Television and radio writer inspires King’s Ely students and staff Read More »
George Freeman MP was guest speaker at this year’s Old Eleans’ Club Dinner at King’s Ely. Mr Freeman is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as Member of Parliament for Mid Norfolk since 2010. He is a founder member of the 2020 Conservatives group and a member of Bright Blue’s advisory board. The …
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On Wednesday 30th October, Babylon Gallery will open a short, special exhibition of work created by some of its staff and volunteers. The gallery will host the work of 12 artists; showcasing glassware, photography and paintings, most of them for sale, with a percentage of the proceeds going to support the charity’s work. Claire Somerville, …
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Only days following its US premiere at The Lincoln Centre in New York, Ely Cathedral is to host the highly anticipated performance of James MacMillan’s Stabat Mater under the baton of Harry Christophers, and featuring the unparalleled partnership of the Britten Sinfonia and The Sixteen. Stabat Mater originated as a 13th-century text depicting Mary’s suffering …
“Great news! Our schools have received more funding. The Prime Minister recently announced that we will be investing £14 billion in our schools. He announced that every secondary school will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil. Likewise, every primary school will receive a minimum of £3,750 per pupil, rising to £4,000 per pupil from …
Ely Tigers made the short trip across to Thetford looking to continue their unbeaten start to the season, but like previous weeks they were forced into changes due to injury, including captain Matt MaCarthy, who picked up an ankle injury the previous week. As the game started so did the rain, making the ball slippery, …
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