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King’s Ely Junior pupil Syrah completes Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride

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A KING’S Ely Junior pupil has raised funds and awareness for good causes by completing the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Syrah Simcock-Stow, 11, and her father, Edward, were among hundreds of people who took part in the quirky, annual fundraising event in Cambridge on September 30th. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is a global motorcycle fundraiser to …

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Lighthouse lights up the Macmillan pot

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A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Macmillan coffee morning – those who baked cakes, ate cakes, and supported our two “Brave the Shave” volunteers! Including gift aid we will be sending a whopping £825.65 to Macmillan Cancer Support to help in their valuable work. ☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️

Ely College students showcase their design and technology learning at a key national conference.

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Year 8 students from Ely College were invited to showcase their exceptional work at the Design and Technology Association conference in Birmingham on Monday 1st October. The conference aimed to influence government policy on how we train the next generation of British designers and engineers. Enjoying keynote speeches and panel discussions at the event hosted …

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Storm Thorgerson Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery

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Arts charity planning a treat for fans of Pink Floyd, Ian Drury, Audio Slave, Biffy Clyro, 10cc, Cranberries, Steve Miller and Muse Ely-based charity Babylon ARTS is planning to stage an impressive exhibition of album art at its riverside gallery in Cambridgeshire later this year. The exhibition will be officially launched on Saturday 17th November …

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World-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings

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For the last 5 years Big Fish Little Fish have put on amazing events at Alexandra Palace, The National Gallery, The V+A, Glastonbury, Bestival, Edinburgh Festival and dozens more venues across the UK and Australia. We will be celebrating 5 amazing years with a sold out event at Fabric. World-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big …

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King’s Ely Acremont pupils have a blast at Ely Fire Station

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There were smiles all round when children from King’s Ely Acremont visited Ely Fire Station. Reception pupils took the short walk along Egremont Street to the station, where they were able to get up very close to one of the fire engines. Members of Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service were on hand to educate their …

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Another Successful Soham Pumpkin Fair 2018

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After a frosty start, the sun soon burned through the mist for a bright Saturday in Soham. Competition entries flooded in throughout the morning as gigantic pumpkins, enormous sunflowers and other various shapes of vegetable arrived at the Recreation Ground. Decorated cakes, floral arrangements, art and poetry were also entered into the indoor competitions showing …

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The Full Monty Supports Prostate Cancer UK this October

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The Full Monty will be coming to the Maltings, Ely very shortly.  In support of Prostate Cancer UK, Becky Green, Director stated “we are so excited for this upcoming musical…… it’s funny, upbeat and hosts a catalogue of amazing characters, both male and female.  Being able to support Prostate Cancer UK through this show too, …

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Talented King’s Ely riders qualify for NSEA Championships

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King’s Ely’s Equestrian Team was on top form at the National Schools Equestrian Association’s (NSEA) Arena Eventing Qualifiers. Two of King’s Ely’s teams and three of the school’s individual riders qualified for the National Championships at the qualifiers, which were held at Forest Edge Arena in Swaffham, Norfolk. The 90cms team of Adele Shaw, Ellie …

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New Changes Start with the Squash Courts at Paradise

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Quick News from Paradise Sports Centre INTRODUCING our brand new squash court floors. After a hard week of pulling up the old and bringing in the new, our squash courts are now open for business with state of the art flooring. Hire the courts (subject to availability) by contacting reception.

Pupils sing to their heart’s content at King’s Ely Choral Day

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More than 200 children had their voices well and truly heard at King’s Ely’s annual Choral Day. The event, now in its 11th year, saw pupils from eight different local preparatory and primary schools coming together to sing at King’s Ely and Ely Cathedral on September 18th. Activities for the day were led by renowned …

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King’s Ely’s Rebecca selected for Under 18’s National Hockey squad

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King’s Ely student Rebecca Daniel has another string to add to her bow of sporting successes. The talented Sixth Form student, 17, represented the Under 18’s National Hockey squad earlier this month and participated in a two-day training camp at the Lilleshall National Sports and Conferencing Centre. Rebecca, who lives near Newmarket, was selected following …

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Ely Netball Club – Cambridge & District Netball League Weekend Results

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Ely1 faced opposition MI72 in a Division 2 fixture on Saturday.   Building on a steady start, Ely1 continued to press their opposition in all four quarters, with neither side giving anything away in a tightly contested game, ending in a draw 33-33 and being Ely1’s third consecutive draw.  Ely1 currently sit in fifth place of …

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Ely displayed a solid performance at home against Crusaders.

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The Tigers were a different team in the first half compared to last week. The flowing rugby meant they would cross the white wash early on. Ever-present Luke Turner scored a characteristic try after the ball was shipped wide. Joel Scott Paul added another converted try of a similar vein moments later. The opposition kicked …

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Make some noise: Brand new Ely Area Music Centre will help take young musicians to the next level

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A new venture for young musicians who want to take their music to greater heights by playing in a proper ensemble is being launched in Ely at the end of September. The Ely Area Music Centre starts on September 29 and will run on Saturday mornings during term time. It is open to school-age students …

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Holst’s The Planets Suite: 100 Years To The Day

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Ely Cathedral to host centenary celebration of one of the UK’s best-loved musical works exactly 100 years to the day after the first performance. One hundred years to the day after its first performance, Gustav Holst’s magnificent Planets Suite will ring out in Ely Cathedral, on Saturday 29th September 2018, when Ely Sinfonia takes to …

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Successful Community Yard Sale for Highfield Littleport Academy

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On Sunday 9th September, Littleport held a community fundraiser by way of a village wide yard sale. 87 households in Littleport came together, to create one huge yard sale, complete with maps and the best walking routes. The idea was thought up by a parent group at the new Littleport,  Highfield Academy. To raise some funds, …

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Do you recognise this man from the CCTV footage from Italian Jewellers in High Street Passage, Ely?

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Took just 30 seconds for a man to steal a £3,000 ring from Jewellers in Ely The man shown in the video below asked to see a ring at 2.49pm on Friday 14th September and within seconds has flown out of the door and towards Market Street. He appears to be in his 20’s, black …

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New staff members welcomed onto King’s Ely leadership team

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King’s Ely has welcomed several new members of staff this September, including four new additions to positions of leadership. Jonathan Shaw is the new Head of King’s Ely Senior. Born in Staffordshire, Jonathan is a History graduate of Nottingham University with an MA in Leadership from the Institute of Education in London. He has worked …

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East Cambs Awarded with White Ribbon Accreditation

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East Cambridgeshire District Council have been recognised for their work on challenging violence against women and awarded White Ribbon status by the renowned national charity. White Ribbon, whose mission is to end male violence against women, work with men and boys to challenge male cultures that lead to harassment and abuse. White Ribbon invites men …

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Royal Air Force Association charity street collections in Ely

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On Saturday 15th September twenty three cadets from 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron spent the day collecting for the Royal Air Force Association in Ely Market Square. RAFA believe that every generation owes a debt of gratitude to the RAF and their families. To protect the peace and safety we enjoy every day, they sacrifice …

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Safety Partnership Relaunches Community Campaign For Vulnerable People

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A campaign which aims to help residents recognise risks in the community and help protect vulnerable people who might not be able to look out for themselves has relaunched this week. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership has relaunched a campaign to help keep vulnerable people safe in the district as well as educate residents …

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Ely Cathedral roses are a welcome addition to King’s Ely gardens

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King’s Ely has taken delivery of three stunning Ely Cathedral roses. The Dean of Ely, Mark Bonney, visited the school to present Principal, Sue Freestone, with the roses, which are a welcome addition to the gardens of the Old Palace and a reminder of the close links between the cathedral and King’s Ely. The Ely …

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Awards at Ely Squadron with three sets of blue ATP wings for Cadets

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Awards and smiles all round tonight at Ely Squadron with three sets of blue ATP wings for Cadets Ethan Saggers, Cameron Hudson and Finn Elcombe for passing the first phase of their Aviation Training. The cadets completed their basic Airmanship training and then moved on to the Part Task Trainer simulator course at 614 Volunteer …

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New Heads of School, Deputy Heads, Prefects and Heads of Houses appointed

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Felix Hawes and Maria Campbell have been formally installed as King’s Ely’s new Heads of School. Over a thousand people gathered inside Ely Cathedral on September 3rd for the school’s Beginning of Year Service, which includes the robing of incoming Heads of School in their prefects’ gowns. The new Heads of School then robe the …

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Inter Squadron Swimming Competition success for Ely Air Cadets

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Saturday saw the Squadron’s Swimming team go up against the other 29 Air Cadet Squadrons from across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire in a friendly but hard fought competition. Last year the Squadron was proud to win the junior boys trophy but this year the competition was even tougher in that category and the Squadron came third. …

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Skills Fair Returns to Ely Cathedral For Fifth Year

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Back by popular demand, East Cambs Careers & Skills Fair is returning to Ely Cathedral on Tuesday 9th October. Now in its fifth year, the fair has continued to grow and draw attention from local schools and businesses alike. Last year’s event saw 800 students from schools and colleges throughout the district visit and for the first …

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Calling all budding Girl Choristers!

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Calling all budding Girl Choristers! The annual Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir Taster Day is taking place on Sat 20 Oct. ‘Be A Girl Chorister For A Day’ is free and for girls with a love of music and singing, who are in years 5-8. For more info contact Jane Formston on 01353 660707

Ely College students get a ‘rocking opportunity’!

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Starting this term, a group of lucky Year 7 Ely College students will be benefitting from the generosity of THE LLOYD-REASON FOUNDATION. A talented delivery team of tutors will work with four selected students in Year 7 who have shown the potential and willingness to develop their interest in learning and playing a musical instrument. …

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New Community Bus Partnership – good news for Ely as improved city centre bus service begins

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A new and improved bus route around the city of Ely set off today (Monday 3 September) from Market Street following a campaign by a group of local residents and councillors for a better bus service for Ely. Following the loss of the old number 15 Ely service, a group of local councillors along with …

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Funding agreed to extend local urgent care improvements

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Funding has been agreed by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG to extend the Local Urgent Care Services (LUCS) pilots in East Cambridgeshire and Fenland for a further year. Over the past year, the CCG has been working alongside local services and clinicians to help provide better access to urgent care services for local residents, to improve …

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‘Secondary School of the Year’ Ely College celebrates impressive GCSE results

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Hot on the heels of being announced as ‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the recent Education Awards, Ely College has today built further on the huge improvements secured in 2017 with some of the best GCSE results in its history. 62 per cent of students secured grades 4-9 in both English and mathematics – …

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Toasting the Best of British Bed and Breakfasts

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Local favourite Grove Barn has been shortlisted for National annual awards that celebrates the best independent hosts and hoteliers from across the UK Grove Barn has been shortlisted for both the “Outstanding Host” and regional “Hidden Gem” Award at Britain’s premier annual awards for the industry. The eviivo Awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate …

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Ely Runners Autumn Beginners’ Course

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Ely Runners are pleased to announce their next 10 week beginners’ course – commencing on the 17th of September 2018. The course is run by qualified coaches and supported by established club members. It is very friendly and aimed at runners of all abilities: speedy types, long distance types, and those who want to go steady and just enjoy it! The aim …

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Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club first year celebrations

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Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club have just celebrated their 1st anniversary! It’s been one whole year since CARSC, Cambridgeshire’s newest roller skating club opened in Ely and Soham. The last year has seen over 350 people learning to skate in grade sessions which run every week. CARSC took 9 of their improver skaters to their very …

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Further sporting success for talented King’s Ely student Rebecca

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Kings’s Ely Sixth Form student Rebecca Daniel is jubilant after being chosen to represent England Reds in the 2018 School Games. The eagerly-anticipated event, supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, is a major multi-sport event for the most talented young athletes from across the UK. Between …

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Intrepid King’s Ely students enjoy action-packed Lake District expedition

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Trail running, ridge walking and rock pool swimming were just some of the activities enjoyed by King’s Ely students during an adrenaline-fuelled expedition to the Lake District. To say the expedition earlier this month (July) was action-packed would be a slight understatement – with students in Years 11 to 13 also enjoying multi pitch climbing, …

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Could Ely’s Leisure Village Underpass be getting a makeover and can you help?

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We often receive messages regarding the graffiti that appears on the wall of the underpass leading to Ely’s new Leisure Village and we have today spoken with an officer at the Council who tells Spotted in Ely, that they are aware and plans are underway to make big changes. When plans for the new underpass where unveiled, several people …

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King’s Ely Junior pupil secures place with National Youth Girls’ Choir

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Talented King’s Ely Junior pupil Sophia Garrard is singing with the National Youth Girls’ Choir this summer. Sophia, 11, auditioned for the prestigious choir in October last year and was successful in securing a place on its summer programme, which is taking place at St Hild and St Bede College at Durham University. The highlight …

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Over £3000 given to charities from 2017 Ely Potato Race

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Street Race Delivers Multiple Local Charity and School Funding. The streets of Ely were lined with over 1,000 spectators and watched by over 7,000 people online through our live stream, the Isle of Ely Produce organisers of the annual Potato Race on the streets of Ely have today announced the beneficiaries of the charity proceeds …

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Soopa Doopa Spartans

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Following the pairs participation in the Obstacle Race “Nuclear Rush” to raise awareness for Action of Addiction, Soopa Doopas’ Jake Scott-Paul and mate Matt Lucas were at it again, this time taking on the “Super” Spartan Race, which involved 10 miles and 28 plus obstacles. Jake has been taking part in these events to help …

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King’s Ely raises more than £3,000 for Hope 4 Malawi charity

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King’s Ely students have raised over £3,000 for a charity working to relieve poverty in Southern Africa. Each year, the boys in Osmond House at King’s Ely Senior choose a different charity or organisation to support and over the last 12 months they have been taking part in a wide variety of fundraising activities in …

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Witchford’s ‘Oscars’ Awards Evening 2018

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Witchford Village College’s ‘Oscars’ Awards Ceremony took place on 19 July 2018. It was attended by students and their families who were given the full red-carpet treatment. Students had been nominated for awards by College staff in recognition of their achievements throughout the academic year. Two awards were presented for each subject area, with students …

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10 years on and Ely College students still taking on the Jurassic Coast to raise money for Local Charity

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In July 2008, a small group of students from Ely College took part in the first Dorset Walk. Ten years later, the students of Ely College are still supporting the event and The Malcolm Whales Foundation, it what is going from strength to strength. The walk, which is organised by The Malcolm Whales Foundation, has …

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50 cyclists raise over £15,000 by cycling 200 miles in one day In aid of East Anglia Air Ambulance & Beads of Courage

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Over fifty cyclists from Ely’s Octagon Cycling Club have successfully pedalled 200 miles each in one day, raising money for two local charities. ‘The Double Ton’ followed a route from Ely, taking in Swaffham, Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Stowmarket and returned to Ely after 12 hours of riding in extremely hot conditions. The fundraising group set …

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Cathedral Choristers set off on Music Tour of Estonia.

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17 boy choristers from Ely Cathedral’s highly regarded choir will perform a series of choral music concerts in Estonia. This is the Choir’s first ever visit to Estonia and includes a very busy schedule of five performances in venues across a number of cities including Tallinn, Haapsalu and Parnu. The tour will culminate in a …

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Ely First World War Commemoration Event and Cambridgeshire Regiment Reunion Service 2018

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On July 15th, 2018, Ely Cathedral will host the annual reunion service for the Cambridgeshire Regiment and its descendants, D (Cambridgeshire) Company, VI (Vol) Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. This year’s event is an important one from a First World War perspective as the King’s Colour of the wartime 11th (Service) Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – …

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Witchford Village College Inter House Games Day

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The whole College took part in an Inter House Games Day on Friday based upon the World Cup. This was no ordinary sports day, the emphasis was definitely on everyone taking part and choosing both a curriculum-based activity and a sport. Students competed in their Houses (Lords, Twickenham, Wembley and Wimbledon) for the House Cup. The day …

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Trike Rally raises £1100 for pain relieving machines to be used in local communities

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Trikes R us, founded in 1995, is one of the biggest trike only clubs in the UK, although based in Lincolnshire, is both a national and international club with members as far away as Scotland and Holland. Each year the club holds its annual rally – TRIKEFEST, and since 2004 the club celebrated its 10th …

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