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Join us at our volunteer recruitment days on Thursday 18th July, 3-8pm or on Saturday 20th July 11am-4pm to learn more about the volunteer roles we have on offer and see how you can help us to create an exciting new museum and brilliant activities and events for all ages in Ely. This is a …
Ely Museum needs your help! Exciting volunteer opportunities Read More »
On Monday 24th June, a team from Tesco, NW Ground Works and Shane White arrived at The Isle of Ely Primary School with a JCB Digger and Mini Dumper Truck. They were here to dig out a pond and kick start the school’s journey to becoming more Eco-friendly. At 7am, the team were snuck in …
On Saturday July 6th the Museum was pleased to welcome the Mayor of Ely, Councillor Mike Rouse, and Steph Peachey from Cambridgeshire Fens LAG to the museum where the Mayor Mike Rouse had kindly agreed to carry out the official opening of the new entrance porch by cutting the ribbon on the doors, followed by …
Prickwillow Museum Opening with LEADER Grant support Read More »
Almost 500 parents and community members turned out at The Peterborough Theatre this Tuesday as Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) brought together 11 of its schools in a regional Performing Arts Festival. Over 360 students from 11 CMAT schools performed to a jampacked audience of friends, family and the local community at The Peterborough Theatre …
Families flock to inaugural performing arts celebration Read More »
Viva Arts and Community Group, Soham, Cambridgeshire has received funding from the National Heritage Lottery Fund to convert a derelict Edwardian Mill in Soham into a vibrant community space. The project is one of six to have been awarded a share of £5.1m in the Midlands and East of England with projects which drive diversity, …
Viva Mill Redevelopment Project Launches With National Heritage Lottery Grant Read More »
In the world of climate change, we are all looking to do more to help the environment. Today, we are please to announce a new Interactive Recycle Map for East Cambridgeshire here on the Spotted in Ely website. All of the data was collected the group associated with us, Eco Ely. With products ranging from …
Wishing all our colonial cousins in the USA and the UK a happy Independence Day today the Fourth of July. Pictured below is Cadet Staff Sergeant Jackson Wynn whilst visiting the UK he stopped off to visit Ely Squadron and catch up with his lifelong friend and ex school pal Cadet Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue. …
Ely Air Cadets wish all our American Friends and followers a great Fourth of July Read More »
Eco Ely, a Facebook group started by local lady Hayley Ellis, and supported by Spotted in Ely has grown in the two months it’s been running to over 1200 members! One of the main objectives of Eco Ely is to look at the way the community can reduce single use plastics, ditch the disposables, increase …
The 28th June 2019 saw Witchford Village College bathed in sunshine as our Year 11 leavers arrived in their splendor to enjoy an evening of sophistication at their Masquerade Prom. They arrived in style with vehicles that ranged from a Campervan, Ferrari, Range Rover, Capri to Search and Rescue siren lit cars, each and every one …
Intrepid King’s Ely students set a new record time in this year’s Martin Doyle Endurance Challenge. The gruelling and fiercely-contested timed event pits teams of two King’s Ely Senior students from each House against each other in a physically challenging combination of running, swimming, canoeing, climbing, slack-lining and an assault course. The annual competition was …
Students display grit and determination aplenty in annual endurance challenge Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has sent out a joint press release to say that the threatened Folk Festival Parade will go ahead on its normal route following a meeting between the organisers and officers of the council today. In a press release, East Cambs said, “Following a very successful meeting between the council and Ely …
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Press Release by Cambridgeshire County Council PEOPLE intending to travel to Cambridge for The Big Weekend or to visit the city centre on Saturday 6 July are being urged to leave their car at home and walk or cycle to the event – or use public transport, including the park and ride. The Big Weekend, …
In its first Ofsted inspection since joining the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), Ely College has been rated Good with Outstanding leadership and management. It has been a fantastic three years for the college, who were announced last summer as ‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the Cambridge News Education Awards and achieved some of …
Ely College ‘transformed’ as Ofsted rate the school Good with Outstanding features Read More »
Registered Charity All In Sound, is delighted that their dementia choir in Ely is still singing strong after more than a year and is proving more popular than ever. Thanks to a grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, as well as more local funding from Hopkins Homes, through Cambridgeshire Community Foundation, City of Ely …
All in Sound Making Music in the Community with Ely College Read More »
This Sunday (7th July) will see the 41st Aquafest along the riverside in Ely. Since its commencement in 1978 it has grown from a very small event into a magnificent riverside gala for all the family. The event is run by the two Rotary Clubs in Ely and takes place on Lavender Green, Jubilee Gardens and …
Ely Netball Club are opening its doors to new members in support of England Netball’s BIGGEST SUMMER OF NETBALL. The national team, England Roses, will be competing in the Netball World Cup, taking place 12th – 22nd July in Liverpool. The tournament welcomes sixteen nations of elite professional netballers and will highlight women’s sport. To …
Viva Arts and Community Group, Soham, are currently preparing to take two full scale comedy-musicals; ‘A Slice of Saturday Night’ and ‘Sister Act’, to the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Over 70 people will be travelling together from Soham to Edinburgh including performers, musicians, backstage volunteers and creative professionals- each volunteering their time …
Viva Soham hit the world famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival with two musicals Read More »
Roll Up! Roll Up! Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School will open its doors on Saturday 29th June for its first-ever Summer Fete. Whether you live in Little Thetford or not, you are all warmly invited to a day of fun and frolics on the recreation ground in Little Thetford from 11am; with entertainment from Isle of …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Host Summer Fete Read More »
The Lantern School held their first Arts Festival last week. During the Arts Festival the children enjoyed dance workshops with Vanessa and Sarah from The Lane Academy, drama with Ellis, Donna and Callie and an introduction to the ukulele with Nick. The school were also very lucky to have local artists Megan Brewis and Debbie …
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Being locked in a strange room with your friends, filled with unusual items and locked boxes looking for a way out might seem a strange way to spend time together but interest in this activity is on the rise. Steve Blake runs these kinds of activities across East Anglia and explains what an escape room …
Ely Air Cadet Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue experienced the Royal seal of approval yesterday (June 25th) when he attended his first engagement as the Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for Cambridgeshire at the Peter Brotherhood engineering factory. Rory was recently appointed by The Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire Julie Spence OBE QPM and today the 1094 Squadron Cadet …
WWT Welney are excited to have been nominated for a Gold Accolade within the Visit England, Quality Assurance Scheme. The team at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust site pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and informative experience for visitors, so that everyone can connect with wetlands and the incredible wildlife. The continued improvements made to …
On Friday the 21st June Déanta UK officially broke ground for an extension to their HQ facility at Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely. Lucy Frazer MP for South East Cambridgeshire attended a reception to mark the occasion with the Déanta team. This event marks significant progress for Déanta, who are currently experiencing rapid growth. The …
Deanta UK Continues Expansion at Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely Read More »
EAST CAMBS DISTRICT COUNCIL CONFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO BRING THE EMPTY HOMES AT THE MOD SITE IN ELY BACK INTO USE AT AN EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY LAST WEEK The plans of East Cambridgeshire District Council to bring the 88 empty properties at the MoD site in Ely back into use were thrown into …
Two years on from the first event, Talking FreELY will be holding another public event at Ely Cathedral Conference Centre on Saturday 6th July from 9.30 until 12.30. The event aims to raise awareness of mental health, and provide information to people about where they can get help if they need it. As always, there …
The 6th Mental Health Awareness event for Talking FreELY this July Read More »
The Wilburton Beer Festival team are making last minute preparations for their 21st Charity Festival this coming weekend (22nd and 23rd June). Highlights include a selection of over 50 craft Beers and Ciders, Pimms, Prosecco, a Gin tent and an incredible band line up including Special Groove, Blue Thunder and Sabretooth Timmy. The family festival …
Isle of Ely Primary School – famous for its ‘more-than-a-school-fete’ summer shindigs – will be opening its gates to the local community for Isle Fest 2019, a festival of family fun, on 6th July 2019, 11am – 3pm. The Isle of Ely PTA is firing on all cylinders to deliver a 2019 line-up full of …
Isle Fest 2019 brings festival of family fun to Ely Read More »
A new conservation area and wildlife pond has been officially opened at King’s Ely Acremont. The school’s budding Bill Oddies and Michaela Strachans are in their element using the pond dipping platform to search for tadpoles and water boatmen (all supervised of course!), hunting among the log piles for minibeasts and topping up the …
Children at King’s Ely Acremont get closer to nature Read More »
Ely Cathedral and its founder St Etheldreda will provide the inspiration for new poetry from writers of all ages as part of major new project to stimulate creativity. Prize-winning poet Jen Hadfield will bring Places of Poetry to Ely, using the incredible story of the foundation of the cathedral to help people pen their own …
Ely Cathedral to provide the inspiration for new poetry as part of unique project Read More »
King’s Ely was delighted to welcome students from St Bede’s Inter-Church School and Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy along to a special Innovation Day. The event involved more than 60 Key Stage 3 students from all three schools, who enjoyed an engaging and entertaining workshop where they competed to produce ideas for a new Smart …
Cambridgeshire Educational Partnership brings Innovation Day to King’s Ely Read More »
The Festival enters its second week with an abundance of arts and culture on offer locally. Catch The Festival Players in ‘Groping for Words’ by Sue Townsend at two village venues this week. First performed in 1983 when Margaret Thatcher was in power, the problems of adult literacy the play explores are still here a generation later. The …
East Cambridgeshire is clamping down on fly-tipping and littering and has issued increased numbers of fixed penalty notices for Environmental Crimes. In an effort to reduce fly-tipping and littering across the district, East Cambridgeshire District Council’s domestic team have been working with the waste and street cleansing team at East Cambs Street Scene in raising …
East Cambridgeshire District Council Serious About Enforcement of Environmental Crime Read More »
King’s Ely Junior’s Chamber Choir is on a high after having the opportunity to sing Evensong at St Paul’s Cathedral, London. The 35-strong choir, made up of boys and girls from Years 5 to 8, travelled to the capital for the service on June 3rd. They sang Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis by Herbert Sumsion and …
An Evensong to remember for King’s Ely Junior’s Chamber Choir Read More »
A local council has been the talk of the county after filling up a Zero Waste Box to the brim in just four weeks. East Cambridgeshire District Council, who installed the box for seemingly unrecyclable items such as crisp packets and sweet wrappers at The Grange, will send the contents to Terracycle to safely recycle …
Local Council Wastes No Time in Recycling the Unrecyclable Read More »
Witchford Village College recently welcomed Jon Crisp from Amey, at Waterbeach. He held an assembly with our Year 8 students about recycling and reducing waste. He informed them about the waste that goes to landfill and how long it takes to break down. He then gave them information about recycling and waste reduction. Jon was …
The Cherry Tree Pub on Duck Lane, Haddenham has recently been bought by the Taylor family. The building is now undergoing major renovations, and we are hoping to re-open the doors towards the end of the summer. It will no longer be run as a pub in the traditional sense. Our aim is that it …
The British Asian actor best known as Tamwar Massod on Eastenders is playing the lead in a new big-budget film “Yesterday” by Danny Boyle, out this Summer. Born in Cambridgeshire, Himesh heard about the campaign to Save Ely Cinema through his local connections and is keen to lend his support. ‘I’ve visited Ely several times …
Boost for ‘Save Ely Cinema’ campaign from ‘Yesterday’ film star Himesh Patel Read More »
A local council has been working with a school in Ely to make thrown-away waste into an art display. East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) waste team organised the event at Lantern Community Primary School in Nene Road to produce a giant school of fish structure out of items commonly-found in litter. The council have also …
Local artist, Ted Coney will be working in a pop-up studio in the main courtroom on his latest painting ‘Who Stole The Toothpaste?’ Visitors will also be able to see sketches made in the courtroom and cells over the last year. Ted’s painting shows how his family lost a fortune over a hundred years ago. …
A super singing opportunity for Sing! Choirs during May, which saw them being conducted by Call The Midwife star Cliff Parisi, turned into an amazing way to raise funds for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Kathryn Rowland, MD for Sing! Choirs says “We were delighted to be singing for the StarShine Night Walk supporting Arthur …
Babylon ARTS, is to host a major selling exhibition of original prints and drawings by John Piper from 22nd June to 14th July at their riverside gallery in Ely. Piper is recognised as one of the great British artists of the 20th century and this exhibition, curated by Goldmark Gallery, will feature the full range of …
Babylon ARTS, Ely to stage major John Piper Selling Exhibition opening 22nd June Read More »
Ely has a very strong independent shopping culture but even our long-established brands have to move on. Duck Egg Blue Interiors on Forehill today announced they are closing their shop in Ely but it’s not the end for their business as they expand into pasture new. No sooner was this announced than we found Thyme …
As one era ends in Ely, a new one begins as one shop closes and another opens Read More »
A group of King’s Ely Junior pupils, including four Ely Cathedral choristers, used their pedal power to raise more than £1,000 for good causes. Four members of Ely Cathedral Boys’ Choir – Thomas Perceval-Maxwell, James Barbrook, Max Black and Theo Almond – who are all pupils at King’s Ely Junior, cycled from King’s Lynn, Norfolk, …
Choristers and Friends Complete Charity Cycle Ride in Sweltering Heat Read More »
This Friday sees the long-awaited occasion of the year – National Fish & Chip Day – giving you the chance to celebrate our favourite dish and the quality work that has gone into making it the national staple that it is today. Friday 7th June 2019 is National Fish & Chip Day’s fourth year, bringing together …
How will you celebrate National Fish & Chip Day? Read More »
Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) is bringing together eleven of its schools in a regional Performing Arts Festival, Evolve, showcase to celebrate the arts. Over 360 pupils from eleven schools will be performing to friends, family and the community on Tuesday 2nd July at The Peterborough Theatre. Each school will perform a piece of …
Local Education Trust to Host Inaugural Performing Arts Celebration Read More »
An official opening event for Haddenham Skatepark, which is located on Haddenham Recreation Field was held on Saturday 1st June. David Lyon, who had been Chairman of Haddenham Parish Council and the project manager whilst the skatepark was being developed and built had been invited to carry out the official opening duties. He said the …
As the Eastern Regional Swimming Championships drew to a close last weekend, head coach Elaine Hill was able to reflect on the Club’s best regional performance for many years. Swimming against the top swimmers of their age from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, the club celebrates three medal winners (pictured). Maximilian Veiga …
City of Ely Swimming Celebrate Four Regional Medals Read More »
On Saturday our cadets visited 7 Air Experience Flight at RAF Cranwell and also 614 Volunteer Gliding Squadron at Robertson Army Barracks (Previously RAF Swanton Morley) for their Part Task Trainer and Ground School Course. Unfortunately due to technical difficulties only two of our cadets flew today at RAF Cranwell but they were first time …
One of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, is being staged at King’s Ely in June. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, who are celebrating their 15th birthday this year and an amazing 425 years since the original company was first created, are bringing the hugely popular open-air production to the picturesque gardens of King’s …
Don’t miss magical production of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at King’s Ely Read More »
Congratulations to Cadet Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue from 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron Air Training Corps who last night at Waterbeach Barracks was appointed as Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Cambridgeshire by Her Majesties Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Julie Spence OBE QPM. Also present and pictured below Wing Commander Anthony Kelly FCMI RAFAC Officer Commanding Beds & Cambs …
Ely Cadet Appointed Lord Lieutenants Cadet for Cambridgeshire Read More »
This year’s festival themed ‘Landscapes of Life’ features an unmissable programme of art, performance, music, literature & free events. The festival launches on Friday 14 June with ‘An Evening with Wendy Cope OBE in conversation with Jeremy Sallis’. The evening will include poetry readings from Wendy who will be joined by BBC presenter Jerermy for …
Isle of Ely Arts Festival Launches with Award Winning Poet Wendy Cope Read More »
With climate change and energy efficiency a hot topic in the news at the moment, businesses are invited to learn more about how they can be more sustainable and reduce their carbon outputs at a free energy efficiency workshop at the e-Space North business centre in Littleport, Ely on Tuesday 11th June, 8.30-10am. The breakfast …
East Cambs Businesses are Invited to Cut Carbon at Free Workshop Read More »
Art Unequalled on the 1st and 2nd June will be held at the same beautiful backdrop of The Malting’s set on the Riverside in 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 …
Art Unequalled Returns to The Maltings this Weekend Read More »
In October 2018 my beautiful Grandson Alfie became ill. What we thought was an ear and throat virus turned into the beginning of a horrendous scary 6 months and is still ongoing. After being rushed to Addenbrokes hospital he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. This type of Leukemia is rare in children as it …
Could You be a Stem Cell Match for Alfie and Help Save a Life? Read More »
City of Ely 1st XI’s 100% record remains intact after a victory over Histon. Due to the absence of captain and regular opener Michael Sellers, a re-jigged batting order saw Jonny Wallace and Ben Cross at the top of the order and they set a good platform, Cross looking particularly fluent for his 58. This platform …
A group of six gardens will be opening to visitors on Sunday 9th June 2019 in Ely, Cambridgeshire as part of the National Garden Scheme. A delightful and varied group of 6 gardens will be opening their gates to visitors again in Ely on Sunday 9thJune, as part of the National Garden Scheme. The National …
City of Ely Swimming Club’s 14 years and under qualifiers wrapped up the final weekend of the Eastern Regional Swimming Championships over the three days of the Bank Holiday weekend at the UEA Sportspark, Norwich. Competing in the 11-12 years age category, Maximilian Veiga swam in 50m &100m Butterfly, 50m & 100m Backstroke, 50m …
Ely Junior Swimmers Wrap up 2019 Eastern Regional Champs with Gold Read More »
Good walking weather at the weekend for the 1094 Squadron Road Marching Team who having camped overnight on the St Martins Plain military camp set off this morning taking part in the 17 mile Spitfire Route March across the rolling countryside of Kent. This is the third year in a row the Squadron has participated …
We held our latest: Pink Chair Engagement (PCE) event today on the green opposite St George’s Church in Littleport. We are popping up throughout Littleport, crafting, chatting and engaging. The project aims to take back areas which have become known for anti-social behaviour. So the area starts to have a new positive identity. Filled with community …
The property next door to the Townhouse, in the city centre, has been leased to an independent sustainably focused start-up who have taken the keys and already begun work on getting it ready to launch in mid June. 68 Market Street will be running a seasonally focused and locally sourced menu devised by local award …
New Eco-Friendly Restaurant to Open on Market Street Read More »
Ely On-Par Fireworks working alongside Spotted in Ely are sponsoring the prizes for this year’s Babylon Selected Summer Open Exhibition. Deadline for entries is Friday 14 June. Caroline Cawley, Gallery Director said ‘Open to amateur and professional artists over 16 our annual exhibition transforms the riverside gallery, filling our space with contemporary artwork hung floor …
Prizes announced for Babylon ARTS Summer Open Exhibition Read More »
Musicians from King’s Ely were in their element when The Tailormade –crowned the ‘Best buskers in London’ by former London Mayor Boris Johnson – paid them a visit. The hit band worked with Year 9 students who are studying GCSE Music next year, Year 10 GCSE Music students and Year 12 A Level Music students. …
Hit band, The Tailormade, visit King’s Ely to share their skills with young musicians Read More »
Today, we presented in a surprise assembly at St Mary’s School on High Barns in Ely another Community Star to 9 year old Ellee Mae Handscomb. Ellee is a prolific fundraiser for ACT – Addenbrookes Charitable Trust, where she was hospitalised for a long time at a very early age and continues to be cared …
Founded by an Ely native and now professional wrestler, the all new Pro Wrestling Ambush brings a new form of live entertainment suitable for all the family to the people of Ely and the surrounding communities at great value. Featuring both UK and international wrestling stars, some of whom you can see now on the …
Brand new Pro Wrestling promotion brings UK’s best to Ely Beet Club Read More »
No 35 Forehill is home to a Spa, a range of lifestyle counselling services and a vibrant vegan and gluten-free Café. We currently have 2 rooms available to rent on a regular basis for 4-hour periods. If you are a Nutritionist, provide Holistic Treatments or have skills that would complement our current services including GP/Menopause …
Lifestyle Counselling Rooms available in Central Location Read More »
The Ely based agency received the ‘Best in County’ title for Cambridgeshire at the prestigious ESTAS 2019. The award was announced by Phil Spencer, the TV property expert at a lavish luncheon & ceremony at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane London attended by 1,000 of the UK’s top property professionals. Phil Spencer, who has hosted …
Elections this year threw a spanner in the works and so a new Mayor-elect needed to be chosen. But with so little time and many new councillors not experienced enough, Mike Rouse was nominated, seconded and elected to take the top city role for a second-year running. Before the selection process however, the standing down …
A new partnership has been launched to bring together school headteachers, education professionals and young people from across Cambridgeshire. The county’s Service Director for Education, Jonathan Lewis, former National Chairman of the Independent Schools Association, Deborah Leek-Bailey OBE, and Tricia Pritchard from the Opportunity Area Partnership Board for Fenland and East Cambridgeshire, were among delegates …
New Cambridgeshire Educational Partnership is officially launched Read More »
Owner of Spotted in Ely today announced the launch of his new taxi company, Ely Business Travel. Specialising in longer journeys, for business and holidays, the pre-booking private hire firm is registered in East Cambridgeshire and will pride itself on providing luxury, smart and professional service to its customers. Mark Cooney said “Spotted in Ely …
Hand-reared black-tailed godwits beat the odds to return to East Anglian reserve from migration. A total of 18 hand reared black-tailed godwits migrate home to the Fens where they were raised as chicks. Project Godwit will release more of the endangered birds in the Fens this year Miracle black-tailed godwits hand-reared at WWT Welney …
Seven King’s Ely Junior pupils have qualified for the finals of a fiercely-contested national swimming competition. The Independent Association of Prep Schools’ (IAPS) National Swimming Finals will see prep school-age swimmers from across the country battling it out at the London Aquatics Centre on June 8th. This year, King’s Ely Junior is delighted to have …
King’s Ely Junior swimmers to compete in National IAPS Finals Read More »
Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) is an amateur Musical Theatre Company based in Ely and celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The company was originally thought up by Graham Fletcher and his wife Janet in 1968 and was predominately made up of RAF personnel from The Princess of Wales Hospital. They wanted to perform a production …
40km, Three Summits and 3400 Calories (each!) in 9.5 hours! On Friday 17th May, friends from Ely City Golf Club completed the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge (Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough) together raising over £3,000 for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity who support people in Cambridgeshire living with a life-limiting illness and those who need end-of-life …
Weekend of Walking, Fundraising for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Read More »
City of Ely 1st XI continued their unbeaten start to the season with a third victory in as many games. Batting first, Ely’s top six all threatened to make a telling contribution. However, every time a partnership looked to be well set, Horseheath were able to break through and prevent a big score from developing. …
Mathematicians from King’s Ely have reached the national finals of a fiercely-contested competition. King’s Ely Senior students Elliot Bord and Ben Collier and King’s Ely Junior pupils John Lau and James MacGillivray are one of only 88 school teams to qualify for the national finals of the UK Team Maths Challenge. More than 1,700 …
King’s Ely students qualify for national finals of UK Team Maths Challenge Read More »
Thirteen mixed teams from around East Anglia arrived at Ely Outdoor Sports Association on Friday 17th May 2019 to set up camp in preparation for the start of Ely City Hockey Club’s annual hockey tournament on Saturday morning. Organised by Gemma Neal, Sophie Robb and Natalie Jones, the tournament had a Wild West theme this …
Ely City Hockey Club’s Annual Tournament Raises £1735 Read More »
This years Soham Carnival takes place on Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2019 with a full programme of events! On Arena 1 & 2 from 9am – 1.00pm is the Traditional Heavy Horse Show, followed by the judging of the parade floats at 1.45 pm. The parade starts at 1.00pm from Holmes Lane through the …
Soham Carnival 2019 – 66 Years of Family Fun Raising Money for the Local Community Read More »
On Wednesday night the 15th of May 2019 after their AGM, Ely Photographic Club held their 2019 Awards ceremony where trophies were given to all the winners of the competitions held during the year. One of the clubs more experienced photographers Mr Kevin Pigney was awarded many well earned trophies and everyone congratulated Kevin. There …
Congratulations to Daniel Kendall from City of Ely Swimming Club who became the first junior from the club to compete at Swim England’s East Region Long Course Distance Championships since 2009. At the long distance championships swimmers aged 14 years and under achieving the required Eastern Region qualifying times, compete at 800m and 1,500m Freestyle. …
Daniel ends long distance juniors Regional drought Read More »
I have always been good at taking photos (or at least I think so as do friends and family) but only ever used the camera on my phone. Then for Christmas just gone I asked Father Christmas if I promised to be a good girl could I maybe get a camera and so I got …
Want to travel the world without leaving Cambridgeshire? Just head to Ely Markets. Ely’s weekly markets regularly feature a diverse mix of street food, produce and gifts from across the globe. This bank holiday weekend, the regular traders will be joined by the Flavours of the World market, returning for its 15th year. Ely’s Market …
Flavours of the World at Ely Markets – Late May Bank Holiday Weekend Read More »
It was all change at Ely Squadron this week when Warrant Officer Robelou RAFAC handed over command to Flying Officer Donoghue RAFAC. The Warrant Officer has been the Officer In Charge of 1094 for over a year and the cadets were over the moon to hear the news that she will remain at Ely as …
Attention! New Officer in Charge at 1094 Squadron Read More »
FUN and frolics – with a large splattering of powder paint – have raised more than £2,000 for King’s Ely’s two school charities. Hundreds of students, staff, families and friends of King’s Ely came together on New Field for Osfest – an annual summer fete style fundraising event organised by the boys in Osmond …
King’s Ely’s Osfest and Colour Run swell charities’ coffers by over £2,000 Read More »
City of Ely 2nd XI captain Richard Lee led from the front with an unbeaten century as Ely saw off the challenge of Cambridge CC by 39 runs to remain unbeaten. Lee’s innings provided the backbone of the innings and he received excellent support through the middle overs from Ellery Pullin (44) as Ely compiled …
It was certainly an afternoon to remember for Sol Boon and Lottie Wilkinson, who were formally announced as being King’s Ely’s new Heads of School for 2019/20 before then going on to win the school’s annual Hoop Trundle. Crowds of students, staff, families, dignitaries and friends of King’s Ely gathered around the East Lawn of …
Newly announced Heads of School win King’s Ely Hoop Trundle 2019 Read More »
The rain did something this weekend that not many opponents could slow down 10is Academy’s players. The 10is Academy players had a busy weekend with 8 matches to be played over the weekend. It all started on Saturday with the 8U playing at David Lloyd (DL) Cambridge against Peterborough and DL Cambridge. The 10is players …
10is Academy’s Team Tennis clinches 7 wins out of 8 after dominant weekend Read More »
Eight swimmers from City of Ely Swimming Club have qualified for the 2019 Swim England East Region Long Course Championships to compete against the top swimmers of their age from Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. The Championships kicked off over the weekend of 4th to 6th May at Luton Sports Village for swimmers …
Ely City Hockey Club were celebrating as Xenia Marshall who, as part of their League winning Ladies 2s team, was proclaimed the top goal scorer in the whole of the East League last season! Xenia scored 39 goals out of the 118 scored by the Ladies 2s last season, scoring in every match but one …
Ely City Junior Is Top Goal Scorer in Ladies East League Read More »
Waitrose, Ely are generously backing Witchford Village College’s initiative and will be supplying healthy breakfasts to our Year 11 students through their GCSE exams. The initiative was piloted in November, for mock exams, proving to be very successful in ensuring all students had a wholesome breakfast before going into an exam. Debbie Walker, Head of …
When one of Ely Squadron’s staff members was sent a link to an unusual EBay item up for auction he knew he had to do whatever he could to bring a little piece of Ely’s history home, The old RAF Ely sign had come up for auction after being taken down 30 years ago when …
John Browne, Lord Browne of Madingley, took a step back in time by returning to King’s Ely to be Guest of Honour at Senior Prizegiving. Lord Browne, best known for his role as the Chief Executive of the energy company BP from 1995 to 2007, is an Old Elean (former King’s Ely student) and was …
Lord Browne of Madingley Guest of Honour at King’s Ely Senior Prizegiving Read More »
City of Ely 1st XI began their campaign in Senior 2 with a comfortable victory at Barley on Saturday. With the weather forecast looking threatening, the captains agreed a reduced-overs contest in an attempt to get a positive result. Ely were asked to field first and the Barley openers gave the innings a solid start. It …
This coming Friday, Fenland Chronic illnesses support group will be 3 years old! Several years ago, I was diagnosed with a heart issue, Fibromyalgia and Osteoarthritis. My whole life in an instant came crashing down. Everything rapidly became difficult, particularly my mobility, dexterity and memory. I had so many questions. So I looked for ways …
Fenland Chronic Illnesses Support Group Celebrates its 3rd Birthday Read More »
It started when someone glanced at a notice board in the Plough pub on a cold and wet Sunday afternoon and declared, “I can do that”, followed by further cries of “what a great idea” and “count me in” being heard from around the bar. What they are agreeing to do, is to jump out …
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As part of Local and Community History Month, Ely Library is hosting a lively gathering of local history and heritage experts who will help you explore your roots and learn to see your community in a new light. From archaeology to family history, landscape to landmarks, and much more in between, prepare to be inspired …
The Prospects Trust is looking to extend its reach and expand its horizons. Celebrating its 30th anniversary later this year, the organic farm that provides work opportunities for adults with learning disabilities is planning to open a really GREEN grocery shop and needs your help. Come and meet the team behind Prospects Trust unwrapped and …
Witchford Village College is pleased to be supporting The Cambridgeshire Village Colleges Heritage Project. Soham-based Viva Arts and Community Group has received £65,500 from the National Lottery to deliver the community project, which combines oral history and research with travelling exhibitions, film and learning resources. Established by education visionary Henry Morris, Cambridgeshire’s Chief Education Officer …
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Since early January one of Ely’s Cadets has been absent every Monday night from his Squadron as he has been attending his local Scout group in order to complete the volunteering section of his Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Acting as a visiting instructor, Sergeant Luca Chadwick set himself the aim of helping all the Scouts …
On Saturday 11th May, Wicken Beer Festival is back for it’s 16th year. Sabertooth Timmy will be returning after their superb performance last year in the rain to headline a fun night full of classic rock covers. The female fronted band provide their own twist on rock’s most iconic songs; ranging from Aerosmith, The Killers, …
Three members of teaching staff from King’s Ely took on this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon – one of whom even smashed an official Guinness World Record. Alison Stewart, Richard Oliver and Jonathan Hobbs were among tens of thousands of people who put their best feet forward in the 26.2 mile race in the capital …
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