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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 …
How Adventure Begins with The Little Downham Plough Jumpers Read More »
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 …
Cambridgeshire Village Colleges Heritage Project Read More »
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 …
King’s Ely teaching trio conquers London Marathon 2019 Read More »
King’s Ely Senior students competed in RoboCon for the first ever time this year – and won the Best Engineering Design award for one of their robots. Two teams of Year 9 pupils entered the competition, which took place in Cambridge during the Easter holidays. RoboCon is a robotics competition aimed at students in Years …
King’s Ely students pick up design award at RoboCon 2019 Read More »
Young people with visual and hearing impairments, as well as dozens of others from local schools, will be bringing the sounds of a Rio Carnival to Ely’s Eel Day celebrations this weekend with a live samba performance. About 150 young people, some of whom have difficulties hearing or seeing, will be leading the festival-opening Eel …
Ely Sinfonia and Kings Lynn Festival Chorus wind up Ely’s Eel Day with one of the best-loved Requiems ever written Two of East Anglia’s most vibrant community organisations join forces in Ely Cathedral on Saturday 4th May to perform one of the most loved Requiems ever written, bringing Ely’s annual Eel Day to a magnificent …
Verdi Requiem in Ely Cathedral Provides Glorious Culmination to Annual Eel Festival Read More »
Rock Vox Choir are hard at work rehearsing for their most ambitious concert to date supporting two Cancer charities very close to our hearts: Macmillan Cancer Support and the Cambridge Cancer Centre. With so many members and their families affected by this awful disease and a particularly tough 2018 for one very special member who …
Here’s a report from one of Ely’s Air Cadets, Sergeant Luca Chadwick who along with two other Ely Squadron NCO’s recently visited USAF Air Base Ramstein in Germany for an overseas Easter camp. “On the 31st March, myself and Corporals Leah and West left for a 12 day camp at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The …
Ely Squadron NCO’s recently visited USAF Air Base in Germany Read More »
Ely has a large selection of restaurants but the newest one gives you a taste of the seaside by the river. The Red Herring, owned by TLC Inns opened officially yesterday after a weekend of successful soft launches and oh how the weather tested them. We were invited to see the new restaurant alongside the …
Ely is preparing itself once again for its four day extravaganza to celebrate the origins of the humble eel. Organised by the Visit Ely team, Ely’s Eel Festival Weekend runs from 3rd to 6th May. This year, as always, we see the return of the Eel Food Safari which runs all weekend where a selection …
Our annual Tractor Run takes place this Sunday 28th April, with a large entry of tractors which will be leaving the museum at intervals from approximately 11.00am onward. Then making their way via Great Fen Road and Hasse Road to the A142, a short trip on the A142 before turning left to Isleham Mill Street, …
Last year we played an April Fools in which many fell for, if only for a short while, where we added a poorly designed Nando’s logo on to the side of the once empty unit at Ely’s Leisure Village. Well now that logo exists and Nando’s is opening to the excitement of many residents in …
Sorry for the April Fool but it’s almost ready as Nando’s is opening tomorrow in Ely Read More »
On Easter Sunday, Tesco in Ely held a Charity Car Boot Sale in its car park. Julia Hamit, Community Champion for Tesco told us, “The car boot was fantastic and we raised £555 for charity! I’d like to thank everyone who came and Lisa Sharman for refreshments. We had 44 stalls booked in before the …
Ely Squadron’s senior cadet, Flight Sergeant Rory Donoghue has returned home after a week away with the Army Cadets on The Saint Martins Plain Army Training Ground. Flight Sergeant Donoghue was joined by four other Air Cadets from Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing:Cpl Hope (Spalding) SquadronCdt Paszka (Holbeach) SquadronCpl Fletcher (Cranfield) Squadron and Sgt Keenan (Linton) …
Beds and Cambs Cadets Presented with Army Cadet Force Awards Read More »
Ely Markets is hosting its annual Vegan and Vintage Fair this May bank holiday weekend. This popular event brings together an eclectic mix of vegan food alongside vintage and retro stalls. “We’re delighted to be hosting our third annual Vegan and Vintage Fair again this year,” says Julia Davis of Ely Markets. “It’s a brilliant …
A group of King’s Ely rowers spent the first week of their Easter break improving their skills on the waters in Western Portugal. The climate and weather conditions were far from exotic however, as the students faced strong winds and heavy rain every day during their trip, which saw 26 students from Years 9-13 at …
King’s Ely Students head to Portugal for Easter Rowing Camp Read More »
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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