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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, …
Have Your Eyes and Ears Open to Support Your Neighbours Read More »
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 …
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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 …
Jade Staff Makes The Final in National Influencer Award Read More »
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, …
Miranda Sykes 2019 ‘Behind the Wall’ Solo UK Tour Read More »
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 …
Animal Service to include special ‘Garfield’ tribute Read More »
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 …
Reusable bottles and coffee cups for all at the council Read More »
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 …
RunTogether was devised by England Athletics to help promote mental wellbeing, to break down the stigma around mental health, and to support people of all levels to get running – RunAndTalk is for people of any running ability. Ely Runners is hosting a session on 26th September 2019. We will be meeting in the upstairs …
Solomon Boon and Charlotte Wilkinson have been formally installed as King’s Ely’s new Heads of School. Hundreds of people gathered inside Ely Cathedral for the school’s Beginning of Year Service, which saw the incoming Heads of School being robed in their prefects’ gowns. The new Heads of School then robed the Deputy Heads of School, …
New Heads of School, Deputy Heads, Prefects and Heads of Houses appointed Read More »
Cambridgeshire born actor Himesh Patel, is coming to Ely Cinema on Wednesday 11th September, for Babylon ARTS’ screening of Yesterday – Danny Boyle’s hit film, which stars Himesh Patel alongside Lily James. Himesh has been supporting the Save Ely Cinema campaign, making a short film to help raise awareness. Since launching the campaign in April, …
Star of Summer Hit Film – ‘Yesterday’ Himesh Patel Coming to Ely Cinema Read More »
NEWS EXCLUSIVE FOR ELY It has been confirmed today that Kings Ely has sold a former boarding on St Mary’s Street in Ely. Chief Operating Officer of King’s Ely, Mark Hart said in a statement, “We can confirm the sale of a former boarding house at 24, St Mary’s Street, Ely as part of the ongoing strategic consolidation and …
You’re living in a global centre for new discoveries. In our area, right now, people are finding ways to personalise medicine for each patient, they’re measuring how obesity could affect your children, and discovering new ways to help our bodies fight disease and much more. Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September are your chance to …
LifeLab is Coming! Join Us in September to Make New Discoveries Read More »
Following on from last months Ambulance Service Visit, on Thursday night with half the Squadron on holiday, the remaining cadets and staff visited Ely Fire Station. The cadets and new recruits enjoyed an evening focussing on fire prevention and the role of the Fire Service as well as practical demonstrations of just a fraction of …
Fen House, Brain Injury Unit in Ely is fundraising for outdoor gym equipment. This will support people with rehabilitation following an injury, help to stimulate minds and bodies on the road to recovery. We have a just giving page and are welcoming any donations that you can give to help us achieve our goal, no …
Fen House Brain Injury Unit Fundraising for Outdoor Gym Equipment Read More »
CAP Money Students is a short, practical course that will put students in control of their finances while they are at university. It teaches the CAP Money Course alongside vital information about student debt. Students face one of the biggest budgeting challenges out there, an irregular income of termly loans/grants, long summer holidays with no …
Exciting news for Soham! The town is getting its own parkrun, thanks to the huge efforts of Soham locals and keen runners, Andrew and Jon. You will get to know them soon! parkrun organise free, weekly, 5K timed runs all around the world. They are open to everyone; they are free, safe and easy to …
City of Ely 1st XI made it back to back titles on Saturday as they claimed the Senior 2 title with a game to spare thanks to victory at Cherry Hinton. With the uncharacteristically hot weather it was no surprise when Ely skipper Mike Sellers elected to bat after winning the toss. Ely made a …
A report from Leading Cadet James Munday from 1094 (Ely) Squadron who has just returned from RAF Syreston and the home of the RAF”s 2 Flying Training School. James spent a week with cadets from all over the United Kingdom on the Air Cadet’s National Aerospace Camp. “What an amazing experience? I’ve had so much …
Let’s Run Girls Ely are currently looking for new running ladies to join their September beginners course. “I’m Ashleigh one of the leaders at Let’s Run Girls Ely and I want to invite ladies of all ages and running abilities along to our club. We have a new beginners group commencing on Tuesday 17th September …
Let’s Run Girls Ely New Course Starts in September Read More »
Graduates from the most recent Ely Runners Beginners course completed Littleport parkrun today. Ely Runners club members and coaches came out in full support of the beginners, who ran superbly, and demonstrated just how far they have come over the last ten weeks. Well done all! For information about Littleport parkrun see: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/littleport/ The next …
Ely Runners Beginners Graduate at Littleport parkrun Read More »
This weekend is the last chance to see the extraordinary mathematical art of Chris Koster in Ely’s Babylon Gallery. The gallery’s Summer Selected Exhibition is featuring three works from Koster’s Cambridge exhibition Infinite Realm. Koster’s paintings have been variously described as baffling, unique, beautiful and thoroughly arresting, and hailed in the press as a new art form. They are created …
Last Chance to See Chris Koster’s Mathematical Art in Ely Read More »
King’s Ely is celebrating a stellar set of GCSE results this year, with more than half of all grades achieved being 9 to 7, the equivalent of A*s and As. 87 per cent of all GCSE results achieved this year were grades 9 to 5, 75 per cent of which were grades 9 to 6 …
Superb GCSE results for hard-working King’s Ely students Read More »
Students, parents and staff came together this morning at Witchford Village College to celebrate this year’s GCSEs. All of the hard work, effort and commitment paid off for the students, as they opened their envelopes containing their results. Whilst the college celebrated everyone’s achievements, special mention must go to Sophie Lewin who achieved an incredible …
Hot on the heels of being found to be ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by OFSTED in June, Ely College has today consolidated its recent success with another year of strong GCSE results. 59 per cent of students secured grades 4-9 in both English and mathematics and 39 per cent of students secured the top grades …
Sue Freestone retires at the end of August as Principal and Chief Executive of King’s Ely after fifteen years at the helm. Sue became Head of King’s Ely in 2004 having previously led Sibford School, Oxfordshire from 1997. She made her mark as soon as she arrived in Ely by reversing the decision to drop …
Principal and Chief Executive of King’s Ely, Sue Freestone, retires Read More »
Bishop Laney Sixth Form is celebrating today as students receive an impressive set of results. This follows its excellent first OFSTED inspection in June at which it was judged to be ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ leadership and management. Bishop Laney Sixth Form is part of Ely College and provides excellent Post-16 education for students across …
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A local charity in Littleport is helping to improve the lives of adults with complex learning disabilities, with the help of food donations from its local Tesco store. Founded in 1994, Branching Out provides specialist work-based training to its members, in areas such as upcycling, gardening, arts and crafts and cooking. The group also provides …
Ely Charity serves up more hot meals, with help from Tesco Read More »
Here’s a great report from one of Ely Squadron’s cadets, Jake Bausor “Today I have had the amazing opportunity to take part in a British Airways Pilot Flying Experience Day at Booker Airfield, High Wycombe. I applied for this one off experience back in April and including me there was a total of 1800 applications …
Ely Squadron’s Cadet Attends British Airways Pilot Flying Experience Day Read More »
King’s Ely is celebrating an excellent set of A Level results, with a third of all grades achieved being A* and As. 14 per cent of A Level grades this year were A*, 34 per cent of results achieved were A* or A, 58 per cent of grades were A* to B, 82 per cent …
Third of King’s Ely A Level grades are all A* and A Read More »
Talented actors and actresses from King’s Ely achieved the ultimate accolade – a 5* review – at this summer’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe with their gritty and original production, Ugly Youth. “A theatrical triumph in every respect” and “an energetic piece, undertaken with enthusiasm and panache by its talented, young cast”, are among sterling comments made …
King’s Ely Drama team earns 5* review at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 Read More »
Join the Ely Guild of Woodturners at this year’s ‘Art In Wood’ exhibition which will be held at the usual Ely Cathedral Conference Centre (opposite the magnificent Ely Cathedral – CB7 4EW) from the 17th through to the 26th August 2019. Entrance is free, so do pop in and see what it’s all about. Our …
Ely Guild of Woodturners Art in Wood Exhibition & Gallery Sale Read More »
Archer & Gaher AdventuresYour Local Independent Tour Operator If you were to ask 100 people their top ten holiday destinations, you’d expect to find some similarities, wouldn’t you. But why? The world so big and we are so different that we should be able to travel on our globetrotting expeditions and never bump into each …
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Littleport parkrun held a special parkrun today to coincide with Pride in Ely, inviting parkrunners to run wearing bright clothes. A fantastic time was had by all. You can read the run report here: https://www.parkrun.org.uk/littleport/news/2019/08/10/run-the-rainbow-clare-andrews/ Everybody is always welcome at parkrun, which is a free, weekly, timed 5-kilometre run. Come and join us and enjoy …
Littleport ‘Run the Rainbow’ parkrun for Pride in Ely Read More »
Hayley Ellis, founder of Eco Ely, was featured on BBC Look East on Thursday 8th August 2019 for the work she has been doing to try and make Ely a Greener City. Eco Ely is a community group aimed at like-minded residents of Ely and surrounding villages, who are interested in environmental issues, sustainability, recycling …
Last week Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club celebrated its second Birthday at the Paradise Centre in Ely they kindly shared their Birthday celebrations with us. After building our club from scratch we have now reached the start of our 3rd year! 🙈 Thank you to the over 700 skaters that have come along to our lessons …
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Saturday August 3rd saw Ely Library once again transformed into a market space for talented stallholders selling a diverse range of highly skilled and beautiful works at our Lughnasadh Craft Fair! Lughnasadh marks the beginning of the harvest season and celebrates the plentiful first fruits and grains of the Celtic year. Thus we showcased a …
On Thursday 25th July we attended the Megahertz Electric Vehicle Open day on Lancaster Way Business Park with members of Eco Ely. The morning consisted of listening to various speakers from Megahertz, Mercedes Benz and EV-Box who all shared information about the future of electric vehicles and how the technology is developing and changing quickly …
Ely Cathedral’s Octagon Tower will be lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride in Ely 2019. On August 9th and 10th, the Octagon tower will display rainbow lights to show its support for “all God’s children”. Ely’s second ever Pride Festival will take place on August 10th outside the Maltings. The Very Reverend Mark …
Following on from Ely Perspective’s successful Then & Now exhibition in June, at which old photos of Ely shops were displayed juxtaposed with current photos taken from the same angle, we are beginning a new project to capture people’s memories of Ely from days gone by. We were delighted to see visitors to the exhibition …
A district council has stepped up its proactive campaign to tackle environmental crime. The Let’s SCRAP fly-tipping event, organised by East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) domestic environmental services team, was held at Ely Markets on Wednesday, 31st July. Several organisations, who form part of the Cambridgeshire SCRAP fly-tipping group, came together at the event, including …
Ely Cathedral is commissioning leading young British composer James Olsen to write a major new work for Ely Cathedral boy and girl choristers, organ, professional orchestral musicians from the Britten Sinfonia, Cathedral clergy and altar servers, and over 250 Cambridgeshire schoolchildren, to be performed at Ely Cathedral on 22 June 2020. The new work, titled …
New Musical work at Ely Cathedral for 250 local children and an eel Read More »
Some Ely Trail Runners have started plogging in and around the City and it’s trails. Plogging combines jogging and litter picking, and it’s surprisingly hard work given there is sadly no shortage of litter, it involves the odd run, bending, reaching down into ditches and carrying a bin liner with you! Unfortunately, litter is a …
Ely swimmer Ciara Taylor, who is 14, travelled to Glasgow last week to compete in the British Swimming Summer Championships held at the Tollcross International Swimming Centre. Only the top 24 swimmers in each age group in Britain qualify to attend this annual event and Ciara achieved a personal best time in her Heat to …
Ely Talent at the British Swimming Summer Championships 2019 Read More »
Bouldering, ridge walking and trail running were just some of the activities enjoyed by intrepid King’s Ely students during an adrenaline-fuelled expedition to the Lake District. To say the 10-day expedition, which kicked off on the first Sunday of the summer holidays, was action-packed would be a slight understatement – with the group of King’s …
Adventure loving King’s Ely students learn abundance of new skills in Lake District Read More »
Actors and Actresses from King’s Ely will be treading the boards at the world’s largest arts festival this summer – the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. More than 20 King’s Ely Senior students are starring in Ugly Youth, a gritty, original play written by King’s Ely’s Director of Drama and Theatre, Nick Huntington. The production is being …
Edinburgh Festival Fringe is calling for talented King’s Ely Drama team! Read More »
Meet “Babs” a 1952 Ferret Armoured Car powered by a six litre Rolls Royce engine. The ferret was christened “Babs” by the cadets as her original military service number plate 33 BA85 appears similar to her name. As recorded in the photos the ferret was a “barn find” and restored by the Squadron’s cadets and …
A Squadron Project with a Difference for Ely Air Cadets Read More »
Pupils and staff at King’s Ely Junior were in their element when they got to meet award-winning wildlife photographer and cameraman, Doug Allan. Doug, a recipient of the Fuchs Medal and the Polar Medal (twice), was Guest of Honour at King’s Ely Junior’s Prizegiving and Service of Thanksgiving, which took place in Ely Cathedral. Hundreds …
Wildlife cameraman’s visit goes down a storm at King’s Ely Junior Read More »
2019 is shaping up to be quite a year for one of Ely’s key visitor attractions, Oliver Cromwell’s House. It began with the opening of their new refurbishment by Earl Spencer back in March as a result of funding from the European Agriculture Fund for Rural Development. The former home of the Lord Protector and …
Ely Markets will host their Summer Lates event on Friday 26th July. This is the first of two dates with street food, live music and fun activities for all the family. “Come and join us for our mini-festival in the market place,” says Emma Grima, Commercial Director of East Cambridgeshire District Council. “The fun kicks …
The Ely Foodbank are delighted to be in new premises. From 23rd July, the new warehouse site will be at Glovers Business Park, Chettisham. This moves brings a larger space for the many donations received for the work of Foodbank. The opening times are Tuesdays 9-1.15pm for donations. As people struggle more with Universal Credit …
Two popular open spaces in Ely have been acknowledged for their high standards as part of a national award scheme. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have been recognised as some of the world’s very best green spaces by Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award. This marks the 15th year that Jubilee Gardens have been …
Jubilation as Ely’s Open Spaces Awarded Green Flags Read More »
Ely Tigers are looking for new players to join the club for the upcoming season. You do not need to have any previous rugby experience to come along and get involved. We are a friendly bunch and plenty of social events planned throughout the summer! If you’d like to know more please email playrugby4ely@gmail.com or …
Prospects Trust Unwrapped, in partnership with Lighthouse Ely, are hosting a tabletop 2nd hand Toy Sale on 20th July 2019, from 11.30am to 2pm at their new shop location, 13 Lynn Road, Ely, CB7 4EG. With the start of the school summer holidays, Prospects Trust wanted to share its eco-aims with the younger generation. Prospects …
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An 8-week ‘Exploring What Matters’ course will be running at Ely Cathedral conference centre this September. The content has been developed by Action for Happiness, a national charity who aim to create a happier world, by sharing ways in which people can take action for their own wellbeing and that of their community. The Happy …
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