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From a young age, Sam Childers got caught up in crime became an addict and one of life’s bad eggs but inside he still always believed he had Jesus. While in a bar fight one day, witnessing stabbings and the worse violence he had ever seen, decided that if he could escape and reach the …
Children at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery had a very special visitor as part of their Easter preparations in the form of an adorable donkey called Daisy! Liz Wright, a Welfare Adviser from the Donkey Sanctuary, popped into school with Daisy, one of her rescue donkeys, for a special outdoor worship themed around Easter. Pupils …
Daisy the Donkey goes down a storm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery Read More »
Are you looking for a new way to get outdoors and active or find something you can enjoy together with the family? If the answer is yes, Ely Sailing Club is inviting you, your family and your friends to come and try sailing for FREE this Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019.Whether you’re completely new …
Free Sailing Taster Sessions at Ely Sailing Club Read More »
King’s Ely students have helped to put a smile on the face of local people in need by donating Easter eggs to their local Foodbank. Girls in Withburga House at King’s Ely Senior decided to collect Easter eggs to donate to Ely Foodbank again this year in time for the Easter weekend. As ever, students, …
King’s Ely students donate Easter eggs to local Foodbank Read More »
Sergeant Emily Pieters from 1094 Squadron (City of Ely) Air Cadets has been canoeing along the Little Ouse river for her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Practice Expedition. For 3 days and 2 nights, she and her team were completely self sufficient as they paddled between Thetford and Denver. The practice expedition is like a …
City of Ely Swimming Club’s swimmers have embraced spring impressively over the last couple of weeks. There was a fantastic weekend of success at Newmarket Open Meet over 13th and 14th April with 134 personal best times, 13 Eastern Regional times and 70 Medals won over some very difficult races showing lots of determination and …
Good luck to Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue from Ely Air Cadets as he sets off with just 4 other Air Cadets all from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing to join 300 senior army cadets to one of the UK’s Army Training Grounds for a week of adventure under the stars. The Flight Sergeant was joined by …
The latest beginners’ course delivered by Ely Runners has concluded, resulting in a group of local people running great 5K times. The course focussed on sound form and posture, pacing, breathing and interval work, among other aspects of running for beginners and those returning to running. Many of the course participants shaved minutes off their …
King’s Ely Sixth Form student Luna Guo has been announced as the winner of this year’s Ilford Photo UK Student Photographer of the Year Competition. In what is now the competition’s ninth year, photography students from across the UK were tasked with creating a black and white (B&W) image that encapsulates an inspiring line from …
A King’s Ely student wins photography competition for second year running! Read More »
Ten of King’s Ely’s and Ely Cathedral’s newest probationer choristers have been officially installed. The choristers were installed during what was a very special Mothering Sunday Eucharist at the Cathedral, attended also by three junior probationers to mark the completion of the first stage in their chorister journey. It was also the final weekend that …
Day to remember as new Cathedral Choristers are officially installed Read More »
Isle of Ely Produce is once again searching for charities and local organisations that could benefit from a share of £1,500 which was raised at its annual potato race. A further £1,500 was raised which has already been given away to help support National Fish and Chip Day which is on June 7th 2019, and …
Ely Potato Street Race Delivers Multiple Local Charity and School Funding! Read More »
King’s Ely Junior pupils attended the inspiring DigiGirlz Day at Microsoft Research Cambridge – and picked up a prize. DigiGirlz Days are being held at Microsoft hubs across the globe and are designed to provide school-age girls with a better understanding of what a career in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is like. The …
King’s Ely students on top form at Microsoft Research Cambridge’s DigiGirlz Day Read More »
A day trip to London on Sunday for some of Ely’s younger Air Cadets visiting the RAF Museum Hendon. The cadets spent the day touring six hangars of Aircraft, interactive exhibits and personal accounts telling the story of the Royal Air Force from its beginnings to present day and into the future. All agreed it …
Ely Hereward Rotary Club are running an Easter raffle again this year at a number of local outlets to raise money for local charities and good causes. This year we have a mixture of Easter Eggs and Giant Chocolate Rabbits – why not buy a ticket for both of them! They are made by local …
The 12 & Under 10is Academy team defeated the Cambourne LTC team on Saurday in a shoot out tie-break. The “Team Tennis” competition consisted of 4 single matches and 2 doubles. With some of the first team players away for Easter, 10is Academy had to field players from 1 and 2 age groups below; yet …
It’s becoming an exciting pleasure to give away Community Stars to the amazing people we meet and learn about and I am sure no one can deny that Julia Gilbert is one such worthy recipient. She is unwavering in her determination to make the Hockey Club and EOSA the best it can provide for Ely. …
A Standing Ovation for Julia Gilbert as she receives her Community Star Award Read More »
More than £5,000 has been raised by Cambridgeshire firefighters hosting car wash events as part of The Fire Fighters Charity National Car Wash League. Crews from stations around the county dug out their buckets and sponges and welcomed people with all manner of vehicles, from cars and vans to children’s bikes and mobility scooters to …
Firefighters raise more than £5,000 from car washes Read More »
Parliament was due to be not sitting next week but with the on-going negotiations of Brexit, the House of Commons and MP’s will be required to open and attend. This means that the open meetings arranged with Lucy Frazer MP in Ely and Soham will now be postponed and the events created for the meeting …
Notice of Postponement of Open Meetings with Lucy Frazer MP Read More »
Here are a few photos from last night’s recruitment evening at Ely Squadron. As well as welcoming potential new recruits we also had two ex members of the Squadron come along to see how the Air Cadets have changed in the intervening 50 years since they joined. Ely’s Mayor Mike Rouse also attended and following …
This morning, while at work in Wilkinsons Ely, we surprised our latest Community Star, Tanya Pettitt over the in shop tannoy which the store allowed us to take over. Tanya was nominated by regular customer and now close friend, Sue Farrow. Sue told us when nominating, “Tanya is always helpful, kind, just goes out her …
Back by popular demand. A chance to re-enter the absurd world of Mack Mathod Cereal Absurdist. Press release in the words of Mack Mathod: My work, whether performed or constructed, is in the tradition of the Surrealists, Dadaists, the Theatre of the Absurd and post Russian Revolutionary writers and performers. I strive to reintroduce humour …
The Absurd World of Mack Mathod : Cereal Absurdist Read More »
A Teacher from King’s Ely has won an award in recognition of his passion for promoting internet and digital safety among pupils, parents and staff. Dan Everest, who is Head of Computing and Digital Innovation at King’s Ely Junior, has been awarded a ‘Digital Leaders Star Teacher Award’ by Childnet International, an organisation which works …
International award for dedicated King’s Ely teacher Read More »
Great news! St Mary’s Surgery in Ely has adopted Littleport parkrun! In an exciting and innovative initiative, the Royal College of General Practitioners is collaborating with parkrun UK to promote the health and wellbeing of staff and patients. Under this initiative, GP practices across the UK are encouraged to develop close links with their local …
The Ely Guild of Woodturners are hosting their annual “Woodturning Hands-On Day” on Saturday 13th April. If you’ve ever wondered what woodturning is all about, then here’s your chance to pop along and discover more about this wonderful craft. Entry is free! Fancy having a go yourself? Well, you are certainly welcome to do so, …
This morning alongside Naomi from The Atrium Fitness we made a “Surprise Surprise” to Cineworld to present our newest Community Star to Justin Heron from a charity called Spectrum. The multi-award winning organisation is a parent led charity providing events and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. Leading …
A Surprise Surprise to Justin Heron, our Community Star Read More »
The High Street based cafe and take-away, Tea for Two has taken steps to remove plastics from its business. Removing plastics is a cultural change that many businesses around the world are doing to become more friendly to our planet. From compostible cups and lids to wooden cutlery. From paper straws to bleach free napkins. …
Tea for Two leads the way in enviro-friendly products Read More »
Well done to newly qualified Leading Cadet Joshua Omer who was awarded his classification badge tonight and well done to First Class Cadet Polly Nickless who was awarded her blue powered flying wings tonight and her youth first aid badge. Also our recruit flight spent the evening working on their initial expedition training by practicing …
Pupils at King’s Ely Acremont were in their element showing their grandparents around their classrooms and some of the many things they have learned. The special Grandparents’ Afternoon welcomed a large gathering of grandmas and grandpas of Reception age pupils into school. The visitors enjoyed a fun phonics lesson and some Spanish singing with the …
Smiles all round at King’s Ely Acremont’s Grandparents’ Afternoon Read More »
Ely City Ladies 1s drew 2-2 away against Haverhill with goals coming from Hannah Brown (1) and Gemma Mott (1) and joint player of the match was awarded to Hannah Brown and Rachel Carpenter. Ladies 1s finished 5th in 3NW League with an overall strong season. The Ladies 2s finished their season in typical style, …
Final match results of the season for Ely City Hockey Club Read More »
On 22nd March, David Bausor, Lead Practitioner of Technology at Ely College was presented with the award for Innovation and Creativity in Design and Technology for his outstanding contribution at the 19th Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards. An annual event held at The Institution of Engineering and Technology, situated on the banks of the …
Local teacher recognised at the 19th Design and Technology Association Excellence Awards Read More »
To celebrate British Science Week, Year 7 & 8 students from Ely College hosted their second annual Science Fair last week. Inviting parents and local primary schools, who attended over the two days, this year’s event was enjoyed by over 300 members of the community. Using their lessons to plan, test and prepare presentations for …
Ely Cinema based in The Maltings on Ely’s Riverside, is facing the difficult decision on whether to close later this summer. The small independent cinema has been in the building for over 20 years but arts charity Babylon ARTS who operate the single screen can no longer afford to subsidise its operation. Claire Somerville, Chief …
Babylon ARTS charity launches campaign to Save Ely Cinema Read More »
A small group of students where given the exciting challenge to graffiti walls in their school last week. Students were lead through the design and planning process, then instructed in spray paint techniques by Graffiti Artist and Illustrator Si Mitchell. The workshop culminated in the spraying of two large external walls at Witchford Village College. …
Ely Tigers travelled across to Suffolk for their last away game of the season, as they face Woodbridge, knowing nothing more than win would keep the pressure on the league leaders, again Tigers were forced to make changes to their 15, but the changes didn’t hinder the side. Inside the opening five minutes Ely had …
Five A Level Photography students from King’s Ely have been shortlisted for prizes in two prestigious competitions. Luna Guo, 18, has been shortlisted for top prize in this year’s UK ILFORD PHOTO Student Competition, entitled ‘Reading between the Lines’, which celebrates students using black and white film. Orla Simpson, 18, Charlie Watson, 17, Fiona Fung, …
Sixth Form Photography students in running for national prizes Read More »
This week Spotted in Ely has been approached by Ely McDonald’s to look at spearheading a litter campaign called Street Pride. We met with James Garner, the new Business Manager of the MJP Enterprises store on Monday to discuss what could be done about litter in Ely. James himself is a local man from Littleport …
This week Ely Cathedral has announced an exciting programme of events for their up and coming Science Festival, ‘The Sky’s The Limit’, with a focus on Space and Space Travel to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. This family themed event takes place inside Ely’s magnificent medieval Cathedral. Highlights include the installation …
Ely Cathedral announces space themed Festival with a ‘star’ line up Read More »
Following on from the recycling story we put out last week, ‘East Cambs Follows in Walkers Footsteps to Deliver New Recycling Scheme’ We got in touch with Kathy Murray in Soham who is already making it easier for locals to recycle. Kathy told us: “I have been a member of Terracycle since November 2018, initially …
Earlier this season we were approached by our club physio Paul Forsdick to see if we were interested in helping out a club from Cyprus his brother had links to. Paul has been a part of the club for several years and his brother (Melvyn) plays for Larnaca. The kit was assembled by Adrian Storey, …
Nando’s have formally announced this morning that the store on Ely’s Leisure Village is to open on April 24th. 1 year and 24 days after we set the cat among the pigeons in Ely with our April Fools prank about the store opening that day. It is the last unit to be sold on the …
Our prediction becomes reality on April 24th as the final unit at Ely Leisure opens Read More »
King’s Ely was delighted to welcome British professor and television presenter, Professor Lord Robert Winston, into school to talk to excited students and staff. Lord Winston hosted the school’s Osmond Lecture on March 15th, an annual event established and endowed by the Old Eleans’ Club to commemorate the career of Leonard Osmond, who was a …
Professor Lord Robert Winston hosts annual King’s Ely Osmond Lecture Read More »
At Ely Cathedral, James Salmons was awarded a Spotted in Ely Community Star Award for saving his wife’s life after suffering a Cardiac Arrest. Saving her life once is worthy of a Star alone, but James had to do it twice, a year apart and on both occasions, the paramedics on scene told mum of …
A plethora of progressive training syllabus awards were presented on Monday night at Ely Squadron with half of the Squadron receiving badges and certificates: 2 Institute of Leadership and Management Level Two Awards. 12 Youth First Aid Badges 15 Heartstart Awards Congratulations we’re also in order to cadet’s Callum Bond, Finn Elcombe, Cameron Hudson and …
The Ely Cathedral Business Group committee are thrilled to announce that the Everest Summiteer Ricky Munday will be delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural Celebration of Business dinner in Ely Cathedral’s Lady Chapel on Thursday 16 May 2019. Ricky Munday is an inspirational speaker, international expedition leader, Red Cross delegate and Chartered Accountant. To overcome redundancy, in 2004 …
Everest Summiteer to speak at annual Celebration of Business in Ely Cathedral Read More »
Talented Art and Design students from King’s Ely are showcasing their work to the public this spring. The annual King’s Ely Senior Spring Art Exhibition is a celebration of the work produced by students in Year 9 through to Year 13. The young artists are exhibiting a huge variety of Fine Art, Fashion and Textiles, …
Stunning work on show at annual King’s Ely Art Exhibition Read More »
A local council is following in the footsteps of crisp company Walkers by working on a new scheme which aims to get more people to recycle items that are currently excluded from regular domestic recycling collections. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) have partnered up with Terracycle, who are an innovative waste management company that specialise …
East Cambs Follows in Walkers Footsteps to Deliver New Recycling Scheme Read More »
The end of and era last week when we heard the sad news that Ely Soup was closing it’s doors. Ely Soup has provided organisations in Ely a voice and funding to help unique projects including Talking FreEly, Thera East Anglia and R.A.S.E. (Riding And Skating Ely) to name a few. A message from their …
A very successful Ely Brick Show was held on Saturday at the Countess Church in Ely, with over £1600 being raised for Ely Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre. Over 320 families came to see the many exhibits and take part in the activities which included a Lego Robot Wars. Derek Tye, from the Ely …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has launched a new campaign aimed at reducing the amount of fly-tipping and littering across the district. So far, the council has issued a total of 14 fixed penalty notices, with one case forward for prosecution. A further five cases are currently being put together to consider prosecution. The campaign comes …
East Cambs Clamps Down on Fly-tipping and Littering Read More »
Ely Boathouse represents a new era of collaboration between the three Cambridge University Rowing Clubs and has bought new relationships within the University community. This is a place where past meets present meets future. As world-wide support from 450 alumni and Light Blue friends flooded in, the images and words took to life as construction …
Sue Freestone, Principal and Chief Executive of King’s Ely, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire. Sue, who has been in post at King’s Ely since September 2004, is one of six new Deputy Lieutenants selected by Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Julie Spence OBE QPM DL. Deputy Lieutenants assist with any …
Principal of King’s Ely appointed Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire Read More »
14th March is Pi Day, since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of Pi. At Witchford Village College the Maths Department hold an annual Pi reciting contest to mark the day. All entrants receive a Pi cookie and those reciting Pi to at least 20 decimal place gain a much sought …
Ely Netball Club held its annual fun tournament for Comic Relief yesterday. Teams played a round robin tournament, and ran a cake stall and raffle. Despite the windy conditions there was an excellent turnout and raised almost £200 for charity during the evening. Anyone interested in joining Ely Netball Club please contact elynetball@hotmail.co.uk. Press releases …
There were hoots of laughter and standing ovations when talented King’s Ely Junior thespians staged the toe-tapping musical, Fame. Pupils in Years 5 to 8 starred in the fast-paced show, which hundreds of families came together to enjoy in the school’s Hayward Theatre on March 8th and 9th. The sell-out production was directed by Laura …
Standing ovations for King’s Ely Junior’s vibrant production of Fame the Musical Read More »
A new short film festival comes to Babylon Arts when the Babylon Shorts Film Festival launches to bring a taste of international short films to Ely from Wednesday March 20th to Friday March 22nd. Many of the films are award winners and even Oscar nominated to bring a truly high quality and varied selection to …
Babylon Shorts Film Festival comes to the Babylon Gallery Read More »
Teenagers and staff from Ely College have recently returned from another life-changing experience, volunteering their February half term to help disadvantaged children at the Jubilee and Ungana Academies in Kenya. Over the last several years, students from Ely College have developed a close connection with two schools in the slums of Nakuru, Kenya’s fourth largest …
Preparations are underway for the 66th Soham Carnival to be held on 27th May, 9am – 5.30pm at the Recreation Ground, Fountain Lane, Soham. The Carnival commences with the traditional Heavy Horse Show in the main arena from 9.00am – 1pm. Followed by the judging of floats – Float procession 1.00pm from Holmes Lane through …
Preparations are Underway for the 66th Soham Carnival Read More »
It’s one thing to have your hard work and dedication recognised and to be promoted on your Squadron? But receiving your “stripes” from Her Majesties Representative The Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire Colonel Roger Herriot OBE with Ely’s Mayor Mike Rouse cheering you on? Now that’s a promotion to remember! Congratulations to Cadet Corporal Saoirse …
Ely Tigers welcomed Fakenham to the Downham Road Field, knowing a win would keep the pressure on league leaders, Wymondham, having already beaten their opponents earlier in the season, the Tigers hoped to complete the double, naming a near full strength side, it was the visitors that took the game to Ely, however the home …
Every year, fifty thousand GCSE English Literature students study Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, but struggle with author Robert Louis Stevenson’s writing. Ely English teacher Frank Danes has rewritten the book into clear, modern English and students are very happy. Sam, one of Frank’s GCSE students, said the translation is ‘Much easier to understand than …
Ely English teacher translates Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde into modern English for new book Read More »
This July Ollie, Charlotte, Charlie and Euan of “No Spoilers” will embark on the Mongol Rally 2019, covering 10,000 Miles from the UK to Ulan Ude in eastern Russia via Mongolia in a small, 1.2 litre VW Polo. This will involve crossing Europe, through Turkey to the Caspian Sea and then into the ‘stans and …
Ely – PositivEly Treated will present their Crystal Swap event, taking place at PositivEly Treated, located down Ely’s High Street Passage on 14th March 2019, and featuring a warm and welcoming enviroment, where you can meet like minded individuals. PositivEly Treated is proud to bring the Crystal Swap to Ely for the first of what …
PositivEly Treated presents the first of a series of Monthly Crystal Swap events Read More »
King’s Ely Junior pupil Lucas Hilcenko won a Gold medal at a national Judo competition. Lucas, 12, who lives with his family in Sutton, represented the school at the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC) Independent School Boys’ Judo Tournament. The competition took place at High Wycombe Judo Centre in Buckinghamshire. Lucas, who has been a …
Gold medal for King’s Ely Junior Judo star, Lucas Read More »
The Rotary Clubs of Ely are now accepting entries to this year Aquafest on Sunday 7th July. Every year, the annual event attracts thousands of visitor to Ely as they line the River Great Ouse in support of the groups, organisations and businesses that take part. It becomes even more spectacular when one raft doesn’t …
There are now 2 reports of someone spiking drinks this weekend and both young women ended up being treated, one in A&E and the other through paramedics. Twitter user @finlaytabor announced, “To everyone in Ely…please be careful. My sister had her drink spiked over the weekend in the Townhouse and is now okay thanks to …
Calls to protect your drinks as claims of spiked drinks in Ely Read More »
Following our successful Ellie the Eel Christmas appeal between 27th November – 4th December 2018, where all donations were worth twice their original value, we raised a total amount of £2455. This year will be the 16th Eel Day Parade, and with the funds raised, we’ll be running free workshops and arts activities in our …
Hopkins Homes is holding an online vote to decide which Cambridgeshire charities will receive a share of a £10,000 donation from the Hopkins Charitable Fund. Cambridgeshire residents can take part in the vote by choosing their favourite from a shortlist of six local charities. The charity which receives the most votes will receive a £7,000 …
Hopkins Homes’ Cambridgeshire Charity Vote now open! Read More »
Another weekend of flying lessons for Ely’s RAF Air Cadets from 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron Air Training Corps. The Cadets have been studying Airmanship and the principles of flight and today they put the theory into practice. The RAF provide The Air Cadets with Air Experience Flights in Squadrons of their basic training aircraft …
Ely Tigers travel to Norfolk side, Holt, in another top three fixture that again could prove pivotable come the end of March as the league champions are crowned, Tigers made changes to the starting 15 that travelled to Wymondham a fortnight earlier, into the side came Erwin Nooteboom and Sam Smith, as well as powerhouse …
Tigers fight back to run Holt close but fall short Read More »
We currently have 2 offices available. Suite 6 (upstairs): £425pcm + vat available now Heating but we are sorting cooling via central system Waiting area shared by 2 size 160 sq ft/15 sqm Suite 3 (downstairs) – see attached photo £375pcm + vat available Feb 3rd Brand new heating cooling system installed Jan 18 control …
One of Ely’s key visitor attractions, Oliver Cromwell’s House, will re-open its doors on Saturday after a refurbishment made possible by funding from the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development through the Cambridgeshire Fens LEADER programme, co-ordinated by Cambridgeshire ACRE. The former home of the Lord Protector and Ely’s most famous resident now boasts a …
The annual Firefighters Charity Car Wash at Ely Fire Station has been announced for March 16th from 10am. Over the last few years, thousands of pounds have been raised by Ely Firefighters taking their free time to wash cars for Ely locals. Anyone can bring their cars for an outside wash for a minimum donation …
On Saturday 30th March 2019 The Stained Glass Museum in Ely will celebrate 40 years of opening to the public! To celebrate this landmark birthday, entry to the museum will be FREE* all day on Saturday 30 March, during our Family Fun Day. The Stained Glass Museum’s Curator, Dr Jasmine Allen, commented: “This will be …
The Stained Glass Museum opens its doors for free to celebrate its 40th Birthday Read More »
Two years of hard work fundraising and seeking suppliers led to the launch of the new Astro Pitch last weekend kindly done by Helen Richardson-Walsh MBE, midfielder of the Olympic Winning GB Hockey Team in Rio last year. The pitch has been dedicated to Trevor Hopkinson who sadly passed away during the long process but …
Ely’s New Astro Pitch Launched with a Fitting Tribute Read More »
Four new Honorary Canons of Ely Cathedral were formally installed during Evensong earlier this week. This particular honour is awarded to members of clergy in recognition of their service to the Diocese of Ely and the wider church. They are appointed by the Bishop of Ely as non residential members of the Cathedral chapter …
Four new Honorary Canons installed at Ely Cathedral Read More »
Professional Theatre company ‘KD Theatre Productions’ will be producing a brand new open-air production of PETER PAN in The Deans Garden (Ely Cathedral) Peter Pan is desperate to find the Lost Boys a mother and he finds just the girl in Wendy. But by bringing the Darling Family over to Neverland, is he putting them …
Year 8 Students have been taking part in a Taster Day today. Witchford Village College had been selected by Cambridge Regional College to host the event, giving students an insight into the range of subjects on offer there. Staff and current students from CRC arrived with a range of vocational based activities for pupils to …
Flautists from King’s Ely are to perform in this year’s British Suzuki Institute Celebration Concerts. King’s Ely Junior’s nine-strong Flute Choir has been selected to feature in one of the concerts after its teacher, Liz Hargest, submitted a recording of the students performing ‘You’ve got to pick a pocket or two’ by writer and composer …
King’s Ely Junior flautists to star in British Suzuki Institute Celebration Concerts Read More »
“Truly the best day of my life”. “The most amazing thing I’ve done EVER” “Flying an Aircraft for the first time and taking control myself ? The best birthday of my life”. Just three quotes from three of our cadets who flew for the first time today (Sunday 24th February) at RAF Cranwell in the …
A beautiful Sunday Sunday morning saw 20 people compete in the February competition at Ely’s On Par Golf Course & Driving Range. Placings are as follows: All of the prizes were presented by Meghan Mawe, daughter of the owner of Ely On-Par. The next competition is on March 24th and is the 3-ball Texas Scramble. …
Have you heard of parkrun? Did you know you have a local parkrun right on your doorstep at Littleport Leisure Centre? Be there just before 0900 hours on Saturday mornings. The parkrun community, and of course Littleport parkrun, is commited to welcoming and supporting people with a learning disability, and people who are autistic to …
Wood Green, The Animals Charity is taking part in World Spay Day 2019 by offering local pet owners help to get their pets neutered. Every year, World Spay Day takes place to promote neutering as a way of not only reducing the number of unwanted litters being born, but also to highlight the additional benefits …
Wood Green offers FREE neutering vouchers to local community on World Spay Day! Read More »
Ely Common was declared a Town Green in 2012 as a result of a campaign led by Ely Wildspace. Securing the Common’s future as an open space, free from development, for the people of Ely and the District to enjoy in perpetuity. This status however did not ensure that Ely Common would be maintained to …
Hundreds of people packed into Ely Cathedral for King’s Ely Senior’s eagerly-anticipated Music Festival Finalists’ Concert. King’s Ely Senior and International students battled it out in a series of fiercely-contested heats held in school over a three-week period. As ever, the quality and variety of the students’ performances were outstanding, but the entries were whittled …
Talents and courage shine during annual King’s Ely Senior Music Festival Read More »
Ely is playing host to a showcase of Lego models including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the incredible Brick on Sea Lego City which includes fairgrounds, trains and a variety of buildings. For those who want more hands-on fun there will be the opportunity to take part in a Lego version of Robot Wars. Father …
Over the next few weeks we are to launch the Spotted in Ely Community Lunch. Community Lunches have been popping up all over the UK and providing a free lunch and a chance to network with other local organisation in your area. “No such thing as a free lunch?”, says everyone. Well now there is. …
Cadet Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue is jetting off to far colder climes to take part in a week long residential Snow Boarding course as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Gold Award. Over the past three years Flight Sergeant Donoghue achieved his Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh Award and during the last …
Ely Choristers will be holding their traditional Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday, 5th March. This is long standing custom at Ely Cathedral sees the choristers, and occasionally members of staff and the clergy, race down the Cathedral’s spectacularly long nave tossing pancakes as they go. As in previous years Ely Cathedral are teaming up with …
Cathedral Chorister’s Big Pancake Party for Charity Read More »
Ely Sinfonia joins forces with King’s Lynn Festival Chorus to perform Verdi’s religious masterpiece, which is one of the best-loved requiems ever written and what could be a finer setting for it than Ely Cathedral? Almost all of Verdi’s most performed works are operas. But one, his Requiem, is probably performed almost more than any …
Ely Sinfonia and King’s Lynn Festival Chorus perform Verdi’s Requiem Read More »
Saturday night saw 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron host their Annual Awards Evening. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Cambridgeshire Colonel Roger Herriot OBE in addition to Ely’s Mayor Mike Rouse and Mr David Martin The Chair of The Ely Royal British Legion graciously accepted our invitation as Guests of Honour at the Squadron Annual Awards …
This year local man Ben Waters, from Soham, will be testing his bodies limits to the absolute maximum with a Double Spartan Trifecta a Marathon and The World Championship OCR race. With 22 events already completed, he has around 25 races and obstacle course runs already booked in for completion this year! Ben is raising …
Campaign Amateur Theatre (CAT) will be turning 50 this year. In ‘Celebration’, the Ely based Amateur Dramatics group will be showcasing songs from Past, Present and Future productions this May! This fun and friendly group is run by volunteers and is welcoming new members from all walks of life to take part in their showcase …
CAT Celebration Audition and Information Evening Read More »
Ely Archers managed to collect a total of 18 medals and 3 trophies at the annual Jolly Archers competition at St. Ives on Sunday 10th February. This archery competition also incorporates the Cambridgeshire County Indoor Championships. Ely Archers had 7 archers in attendance with 5 of them coming away with at least one medal. Harry …
Another week and another week of changes at the top of the table as Saturday morning leaders, Ely Tigers, made the trip to second placed, Wymondham, in a nip and tuck first half, it was Tigers that troubled the scoreboard first with a penalty from Joel Scott-Paul, the home side then went a man down …
A significant enhancement scheme to tackle congestion between Cambridge and King’s Lynn has been given the go ahead by the government. The Department for Transport has approved a funding package of approximately £27m to allow Network Rail and its contractor Volker Fitzpatrick to upgrade the stations at Waterbeach and Littleport, extending the platforms to accommodate …
King’s Ely Junior rider Adele Shaw has qualified for the National Schools Equestrian Association’s (NSEA) National Championships. Adele, 12, represented the school at the NSEA Arena Eventing Jumping with Style competition, held at Bury Farm Equestrian Village in Bedfordshire on February 9th. Manager of the King’s Ely Equestrian Team, Sue Cameron, said: “The competition was …
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A Cabaret evening hosted by Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir has raised £600 for charity. People of all ages packed into King’s Ely’s Hayward Theatre for ‘Etheldreda Entertains’ – a fun-filled evening featuring some of the girls’ favourites songs, including many hits from musicals such as Oliver, Mamma Mia and the Wizard of Oz. Entry to …
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Neighbourhood Care Soham is making a bid to keep beloved Nellie, the Ely Tuk Tuk in the East Cambs area by trying to raise £4000 in just 30 days. Back in January, Mark and Teresa Harrison, owners of Ely Tuk Tuk decided to make the tough decision to sell Nellie and put out a Facebook …
Various workshops at Ely College this week, allowed students to explore their personal wellbeing, encouraging discussion about making health choices so that each and every young person aims to reach their fullest potential. Working with outside partners, PLEDGES and Futures Day coincided perfectly with the #TimeToTalk national mental health campaign. PLEDGES and Futures Day is …
The Word Garden invites the local community to the ‘Origins’ drop in session on Friday 29th March, between 2-4.30pm at Ely City Church. The team welcomes any existing, historical or unseen exhibits and information you may have and encourages you to come along to the open day to share your knowledge and learn about this …
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