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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 …
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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 …
George Freeman MP guest of honour at Old Eleans’ Club Dinner Read More »
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, …
Celebrating our home-grown talent at Babylon Arts Read More »
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, …
The wait is nearly over…..Art Unequalled returns for the 9th year for its Winter Show on the 2nd and 3rd November at The Maltings, Ely! The format that visitors have grown to love will continue with 45 of the highest quality artists and craftsmen from across the country presenting their handmade creations direct to the public. There …
Over 750 people were treated to spectacular performances of the dance/circus show ‘Moon’ peformed by 2FacedDance, in Ely Market Square on 23rd October. ‘Moon’ was presented by The Library Presents, led by Cambridgeshire County Council and was also part of Babylon ARTS’ Leap into Dance project, both funded by Arts Council England. The team worked closely with Ely Markets to put on …
Ely Tennis Club has some new courses available to anyone wanting to learn to play, get fit or simply improve their game for members and non members. New Tennis courses at Ely Tennis Club with Fiona from 10is Academy. Cardio Tennis If you can chat, you’re not working hard enough! Get fit for tennis, or …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has joined over 200 Councils around the UK in declaring a Climate Emergency. The council took the decision at last week’s Full Council meeting (Thursday 17 October), following the submission of a petition signed by local residents. Cllr Anna Bailey, leader of the Council said: “We welcomed the petition and thank …
Ely Photographic Club held their 1st Print Competition of the season on Wednesday 16th October at Ely College. We had 60 entries including several from some of our new members following the Printing and Mounting training session we held a few weeks ago. Colour section: 1st Richard Whitmore – Arctic Hare2nd Nick Bowman – Wet …
Ely Tigers welcomed Fakenham to the Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon as third met fourth, following a two week break from league fixtures Ely had slipped from the top of the league. Within the opening 5 minutes the visitors try line had been breached, as Ash Clark dived in to the corner for the …
If you need to be seen by a healthcare professional, would you rather travel further for a specialist appointment, but be seen quicker, or wait longer, but be seen locally? This is just one of the questions that the people responsible for buying NHS services in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will be asking local people as …
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A remote island. A millionaires’ mansion. Ten guests. And then there were none… Ten strangers are brought together to a remote island for a seemingly innocent house party. Each of them hides a dark secret, and one by one they pay the ultimate price for their past mistakes. But who is orchestrating their descent into …
‘And Then There Were None’ brought to life – and death – by Ely Amateur Dramatic Society Read More »
A brand new IT facility, known as The Hub, opened at Witchford Village College this week. The school is currently undergoing an exciting refurbishment project. There are new maths classrooms, a practice music room and refurbished toilets. Over the summer work started on replacing windows and flat roofs with the main hall receiving a much-needed …
One of Ely’s best loved festivals makes a welcome return on Saturday, now in its 20th year. Held on Palace Green, opposite Ely Cathedral, Ely’s Apple Festival will once again be joining in with the National Apple Day celebrations by providing a whole host of apple related competitions, activities and wares. Running from 10 am …
As the first flakes of snow fall in Arctic Russia, migration has begun for the Bewick’s swans, but how many of them will make the journey all the way to the UK? Whilst the birds move south through Russia they are at the very start of a 2,500 mile journey which will take them weeks, …
Widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s exceptional Christmas shopping experiences, Ely Cathedral are preparing for the popular Christmas Gift & Food Fair with some exciting new additions for 2019. Several new traders will make up over 100 handpicked stalls located inside Ely’s magnificent medieval nave. Amongst those to catch your attention as you browse …
New traders and exciting activities announced for the 2019 Christmas Gift & Food Fair Read More »
A Photography student at King’s Ely has snapped her way to victory in an annual competition. Alice Edwards, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, won the top prize in this year’s ‘Pauline’s Swamp Photography Competition’ with her striking and meaningful image, ‘Grass from the Ground’. Antonio Longo, Head of Photography at King’s …
Prize for talented King’s Ely Photography student, Alice Read More »
Littleport and East Cambs Academy is delighted to have received a grant of £5,000 from The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award’s (the DofE) Diamond fund. The funding will give young people the opportunity to experience new activities and learn new skills whilst completing the prestigious award. The DofE scheme is widely acknowledged as the world’s leading …
A bumper crowd lined the streets despite the rain as the teams smashed it over a half mile potato racecourse in Ely high st. The Ely Potato Race akin to Monaco is the most famous potato street race in the world, and one of the quirkiest events in the UK! A two-man Atrium gym team …
Residents across the district are being invited to learn how to protect vulnerable members of their community. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership has organised a Community Eyes and Ears event to help keep vulnerable people safe as well as educate residents on reporting suspicious behaviour. The event, being held at Ely Cathedral in October, …
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Remembrance Service – Sunday 10th November 2019 – Route Amendment We welcome all people in Ely to join us at the Cathedral on Sunday 10th November 2019 for a spectacular and very moving service, as well as a march through town, parade and Act of Remembrance in the Market Square. This year due to constraints …
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This half-term Ely Markets is hosting a spectacular dance and circus event for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘Moon’ by the 2Faced Dance Company on Wednesday 23rd October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and The Library Presents as part of …
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Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair returns to the High Street on Saturday 19th October. This popular event is now in its fourth year and brings together some of the region’s most vibrant and innovative vegan traders and producers. Soak up the atmosphere, try some delicious food and discover more about the health and wellbeing benefits of …
Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair Returns for Its Fourth Year Read More »
A ladies shopping and pampering night is being organised in Little Downham to raise awareness and much needed funds for Petals, the baby loss charity that has been forced to suspend services due to lack of funding from the NHS. Laura Warner, a Risk Co-ordinator at Eazipay Ltd in Ely, is organising the event, which …
Ladies Night Aims to Raise Funds for Baby Loss Charity Read More »
King’s Ely has won a prestigious award in recognition of its “outstanding contribution to international school collaboration”. ‘United in Diversity’- a ground-breaking Erasmus+ funded project involving King’s Ely, IES Andrés Vandelvira in Albacete, Spain and College Chaloupe Saint-Leu in La Reunion, France – has secured a British Council eTwinning National Award. Esmeralda Salgado, Head of …
Digital connectivity is becoming an essential utility for modern life – whether you use it for work, shopping, socialising or accessing public services. The Connecting Cambridgeshire programme, led by Cambridgeshire County Council, is supporting ‘Get Online Week’, from 14th -18th October, to highlight how people can make the most of internet access and improve their digital …
Get Online for free in Ely – and win a tablet computer! Read More »
We have great pleasure in announcing that our Officer in Charge of 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron Air Training Corps, Flying Officer J Donoghue RAFAC, has been advised by The Mayor of Ely Micheal Rouse that The Squadron is to be awarded The Freedom of The City of Ely. Flying Officer Donoghue said: “This is …
Air Cadets Granted The Freedom of The City of Ely Read More »
Ely Victoria Badminton Club had its best ‘Restricted’ results last weekend. ‘Restricted’ tournaments bring together the counties best players at the beginning of each season. This year was probably our most successful. With the clubs increasing popularity, we also had winners from other counties (Northamptonshire and Norfolk). Results as follows: – Note (players in brackets …
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It has been a busy and successful start to the Autumn for the City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club’s swimmers as they attended events in Newmarket, Cambridge, Whittlesey and Luton. A large team of Ely swimmers (pictured) entered the Richard O’Leary Autumn Memorial Challenge held by March Marlins to commemorate their popular coach who …
On Saturday air cadets from 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron joined fellow Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Cadets from Spalding and Flitwick Squadrons at RAF Cranwell the home of the Royal Air Force. The cadets spent the day with instructor pilots flying the RAF’s basic training aircraft with even the youngest cadets taking control of the …
Pupils and staff at Lantern Community Primary School have lots of extra space to play and learn after the opening of a new playground and sports field. The Ely primary school, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), has settled into the new academic year with a brand-new playground which was built on the …
Pupils delight at Lantern Community Primary School’s new playground facilities Read More »
Building on the success of this year’s Isle of Ely Arts Festival, the organisers are busy planning an exciting programme for June 2020 on the theme of ‘Carnival’. Plans so far include a big community concert in the Cathedral involving lots of children and musicians from local orchestras performing music from The Carnival of Animals, …
Carnival Theme for the 2020 Isle of Ely Arts Festival Read More »
October 1st saw the opening of SP K9 Therapy, a local professional therapy and rehabilitation centre for sporting, working & recovering dogs. This brand new, purpose-built hydrotherapy centre offers a state-of-the-art heated hydrotherapy pool, water treadmill, and a fully qualified team that can provide a combination of hydrotherapy, pre & post-operative physiotherapy, rehabilitation programmes, a …
Canvassers will be knocking at the door of residents in East Cambridgeshire to check the right people are registered to vote. Throughout October, East Cambridgeshire District Council’s canvassing team, will be visiting the homes of those yet to return forms which verify whether their voter registration records are accurate. Every year, forms including Household Enquiry …
Our Year 10 GCSE Drama class recently travelled to The Perse School, Cambridge to participate in a workshop with Shakespeare Schools Festival. Our student Tabitha takes up the story: “Upon arrival, we were welcomed by the Shakespeare Schools Festival staff and were quickly introduced to the other class we were working with (a class of …
It’s a triple triple for 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron Air Cadets today as Cadet Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue received his letter from Windsor awarding him his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. Rory, who turns 18 in December, is the third Senior NCO on the Squadron to recently achieve the DofE triple of all three …
On 30th September, City of Ely Swimming Club celebrated its recent backing from Grovemere Property Limited of Lancaster Way Business Park. To allow its promising young squad to stay competitive, the Club were keen to obtain enough backstroke ledges for all 8 lanes at the new Hive pool. The backstroke ledges are used at many …
The Orchards, a brand new care home in Ely, admitted its first resident yesterday. Bobby received a special treatment with a balloon arch outside of the care home to welcome her to her new home and a celebration cake to mark the special occasion. The 66-bed care home has been opened for viewings since July …
Girls with a love of music and singing were given the chance to experience a day in the life of an Ely Cathedral Chorister. More than a dozen girls from across the region – and some from further afield – attended ‘Be a Girl Chorister for a Day’, an annual event organised by King’s Ely …
Girls get a glimpse of what life is like as an Ely Cathedral Chorister Read More »
Staff from Cineworld Ely hiked from Ely to Stretham in aid of Children in Need recently. Starting off at 9.30am from Ely train station, they reached the Lazy Otter at around 12pm, and then returning back to Ely by 4pm. The team of four hikers saw some great sights and all ended up a little …
A masterplan to transform a market town in East Cambridgeshire has been given the go-ahead approved by local councillors. The Littleport Vision 2030, which aims to make the area healthy, thriving and prosperous by investing in jobs, homes and skills, and identifying improvements to the town centre and the creation of a station gateway was …
A new scheme which will see children learn about the importance of recycling has been launched. East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) waste team is going on tour over the next two-and-a-half months and will be visiting numerous primary schools to highlight why recycling should be on everyone’s radar. The project was launched yesterday with the …
Michael Spreads The Recycling Message Around Schools Read More »
Visitors to Ely’s riverside will be able to support the independent cinema, by enjoying coffee and cake at The Cutter or RBK, or fish and chips at the Red Herring. For each one sold, £1 will be donated to the Ely Cinema Campaign, led by local arts Charity, Babylon ARTS. Building on the success of …
Riverside Bar And Restaurants Team Up to Support Ely Cinema Read More »
After a challenging week, Saturday 28th September dawned with the promise of little or no rain for Soham. Despite blustery winds, competition entries flooded in throughout the morning as gigantic pumpkins, enormous sunflowers and other various shapes of vegetable arrived at the Recreation Ground. Decorated cakes, floral arrangements, art and poetry were also entered into …
If you are interested in joining the Volunteering team at Ely Cathedral, come along on Monday 7th October, enjoy a glass of wine and meet some of our volunteers. Find out about how you can be involved at our wonderful Cathedral, from Welcoming to Tour Guiding and Hospitality to The Flower Guild. For more info …
Ely Cathedral Volunteer Recruitment Open Evening Read More »
An early penalty to Crusaders was their only highlight from a difficult afternoon for the visitors to the Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday afternoon. The opening drive of the afternoon produced an early chance for Crusaders to put some points on the board as they choose the option to kick in front of the posts, …
So, after months of hard work, we are actually approaching the opening day for The Cherry Tree in Haddenham. This family run Cafe / Bar is aiming to become a community hub, and a much needed local amenity. We have decided against a big opening event as there’s just too much to do to get …
The Newly Refurbished Cherry Tree in Haddenham to Open in October Read More »
The Babylon ARTS’ Selected Summer Open Exhibition 2019 saw a wealth of talent, from artists both local and national submitting their work for this five-week exhibition. The Babylon Gallery welcomed over 3200 visitors to the exhibition, which was supported by Ely on Par Golf Club Fireworks in association with Spotted in Ely. Mark Cooney, Spotted …
After over ten years successfully running adult men basketball teams Littleport Basketball Club has decided to start offering children basketball training sessions this year. With some encouragement and support from Littleport Leisure Centre the first training session took place on 18th of September with 11 participants turning up ranging from ages of 5 to 13. Sessions …
This Saturday Leading Cadet Cameron Hudson From 1094 (Ely) Air Cadets will be putting on a different kind of uniform to help raise funds for the Firefighters Charity by washing cars at Ely Fire Station. Cameron’s Mum and Dad are both full time Firefighters at Ely Fire Station and this Saturday it’s all hands to …
Ely Cadet supporting Charity car wash at Ely Fire Station this weekend Read More »
Ely Tigers sit top of the table after making it two wins on the spin, but they had to come from behind in the win over Ipswich YM in Suffolk, as the home side scored in the opening minutes under the posts. Tigers had a early chance to get some points on the board when …
Cadet Harry Talbott was just one of twenty four cadets and staff from Ely Squadron who joined other Squadrons from all around Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing helping to run the Duxford Air Show on Saturday. When Harry was asked to look after this beautiful Douglas DC3 he jumped at the chance. Cadets and staff from …
Soham Pumpkin Fair has been running since 1975 and is held annually on the last Saturday in September. Every year we raise money for local charities, while providing the community with an enjoyable day out. In the morning, between 9.30-11.30, we are busy booking in entries for our various competitions; then in the afternoon we …
More than 180 children sang to their heart’s content at King’s Ely’s annual Choral Day. The event, now in its twelfth year, saw music-loving pupils from nine different preparatory and primary schools coming together to sing at King’s Ely and Ely Cathedral on September 17th. Activities for the day were led by renowned conductor and …
Pupils have their voices well and truly heard at King’s Ely Choral Day Read More »
A 12 year old student from Witchford Village College has raised £1,350 for the East Anglia Teenage Cancer Trust in memory of three Grandparents. For the past 5 years, Oliver Chapman and his family have raised over £4,000 for various charities. Last Saturday the Chapmans completed a sprint triathlon by cycling from Ely to Littleport, …
Family Triathlon Raises Money for Teenage Cancer Trust Read More »
For all those people who expressed an interest in a new Ballroom/Latin Social Dance recently on Spotted in Ely. I’m pleased to announce that the details of the very first StrictELY Social Dance event are ready to share. An informal evening with a modern playlist to suit a variety of Ballroom and Latin styles.Professional dance …
Ely Cathedral will be lighting up the Octagon Tower in orange on Saturday evening the 21st September for Alzheimer’s Research UK, in aid of World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s Research UK’s ‘Share the Orange Campaign’ launched yesterday, with Samuel L. Jackson in support! This campaign’s inspiring the public to think differently about dementia, while positioning the …
Ely Cathedral’s Octagon Tower Turns Orange for World Alzheimer’s Day Read More »
After the success of our March event, Ely Tigers RUFC are once again hosting a charity Ladies Day on September 28th in aid of Breast Cancer Now. We would love to see as many members of our local community there as possible. As well as a delicious afternoon tea, prosecco and rugby, we will be …
Ely mother of two, Jade has just been announced as a Finalist in the prestigious 2019 Brilliance in Blogging Awards (The BiBs) in Best of Pinterest category. Her blog, Mummies Waiting for a Disney Kinda Day (www.mummieswaiting.com) is a lifestyle blog about family travel, appealing to parents who are looking to plan a stress-free holiday …
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The Ely Potato Race is close again to being under starter’s orders – with the team behind the event once again on the lookout for runners! The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers is being held on October 12 and will be officially started …
Ely Tigers showed their intent in the opening five minutes of their opening game of the new season, but it came at a price, new signing, Aaron Borland, picked up a Beccles kick in his own half and surged forward along the wing, which resulted in a try, however this was to be the players …
Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ returns in 2019 with a new album and UK tour. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring as she started out: One woman, …
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For over 30 years Ely Cathedral has hosted an annual service in celebration of animals. This year there will be a special tribute to one of Ely’s most notable residents, Garfield the cat, who sadly died in July. The author Cate Caruth, who’s published book, ‘What’s That doing there?’, is a collection of short stories …
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A council has continued its crackdown on single-use plastics by rolling out a reusable bottle and cup scheme. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has teamed up with East Cambs Street Scene to provide all of their employees and elected members with a water bottle and coffee cup. All reusable water bottles and coffee cups were …
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This weekend is Open Heritage Weekend in Ely! Where you can visit some of Ely’s oldest buildings for FREE! “The City of Ely is steeped in history and is proud of its strong heritage with the largest collection of monastic buildings in private dwelling in Europe. It is therefore fitting that we join in with …
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