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Pupils at King’s Ely Acremont and King’s Ely Junior were in their element when two highly regarded authors paid them a visit. King’s Ely Acremont welcomed children’s author and illustrator Chloë Inkpen into school, where she led enthralling workshops and storytelling sessions with the children, and signed copies of her books. Chloë and her father, …
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This week, as students at Ely College were welcomed back after the half term break, a special assembly hosted by Ms Shaw and the English department saw every Year 7 student get a FREE book. Thanks to the Bookbuzz reading programme run by the UK’s largest reading charity, Book Trust, each student was given the …
Bookbuzz free books for Ely College students encourages a passion for reading Read More »
Hampshire driving instructor Louise Walsh is the inspiration behind ‘The Big Learner Relay for Children in Need’ planned for November this year. This two week event, now in its fifth year, features driving instructors and pupils across the country all getting together to raise money for Children in Need. Driving Instructors will be relaying a …
Ely City Ladies 1s won 4-1 at home against Horncastle 1s. There was some great attacking play down both sides of the pitch, which Horncastle struggled to defend against. Goals came from Hannah Brown (1), Gemma Mott (2), Rachel Carpenter (1) and player of the match went to Ali Woods. The Ladies 2s played their …
Rainbow Preschool in Ely is bidding to bag a massive cash boost from the Tesco Bags of Help initiative. Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its community funding scheme, which sees grants of £4,000, £2,000 and £1,000 raised from carrier bag sales in Tesco stores awarded to local community projects. Three groups in every …
Rainbow Preschool calls out for votes to bag a share of Tesco’s bag fund Read More »
Every year we all rush out to source the biggest and best pumpkin which we can find. Eagerly dreaming up new carving ideas. Our front of house becomes full of ghouls, demons, skeletons and monsters ready to pounce on any brave trick or treaters. But is this festival for all……Not necessarily. Many children enjoy the …
The Tigers had a nightmare start when Holt put two tries past them in the opening ten minutes. Ely then fought back a try themselves when Luke Turner danced through the opposition defence and had enough gas to touch down under the posts. The Tigers bad start continued when Holt gained a penalty and opted …
Ely narrowly lose at home against top of the league Holt Read More »
This morning as part of the 100th anniversary of the Great War armistice, 1094 (City of Ely) Air Cadets installed five of their “There but not there” Tommy Silhouettes in St Andrews Church Soham. Soham’s community groups including all four the town’s schools and the town’s church got together with the Soham branch of the …
A group of Witchford Village College students recently enjoyed a trip to Geneva. They visited the Palais des Nations and learnt about the current activities and history of the United Nations whilst seeing the spectacular assembly rooms. A stop at the History of Science Museum gave students an insight into the evolution of astronomy and …
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On Thursday night 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron held its annual dinner which this year was held at The Monastic Hall at Kings School Ely. The guest of honour was Air Vice Marshal Clive Bairsto CBE. Sir Clive regaled the cadets and staff with tales of his time flying Phantoms and Tornados from Leuchars, Conningsby …
This month Fibre Wireless Data – IP are raising funds and awareness for Movember for all the dads, brothers, sons and mates in our lives. We need your help! Please donate to support men’s health and together let us stop men from dying too young! Mr Barbers in Ely (Forehill) very kindly agreed to shave …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School is celebrating after being awarded a ‘top level Good’ in its recent Ofsted inspection carried out in September. The pre-school, which is open to all local 2 to 5 year olds and based in the heart of Little Thetford village, was highly praised by Ofsted inspector, Tracey Dawson, for offering families …
Little Thetford Pre-School Flying High After ‘Good’ Ofsted Inspection Read More »
Members from East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) were recently invited to visit an award-winning recycling company based in Lancaster Business Park. The visit is a part of a wider effort to meet with and understand the needs of businesses from across the district. Ellgia, who recently won a national award for Independent Operator of the …
Councillors pay a visit to award-winning Recycling Centre Read More »
When my family and I moved to Littleport 8 years ago, it didn’t take us long to find out about all the amazing events and places that Littleport has to offer. For such a geographically small place, it oozes with charm, friendliness and amenities. When you go for a walk, people often strangers, will talk …
Ely Air Cadet Saoirse McNeil has landed an apprenticeship for herself with Marshalls paint and body repair centre in Cambridge and she starts her new career this coming Monday. Back in February half term, 16 year old Saoirse attended an apprenticeship open day With other Air Cadets, Army Cadets and Sea Cadets from across the …
You might have seen advertorials on Spotted in Ely (SiE) for a while now and they’re growing in popularity. An advertorial is a great way for a company to share what they do with their local community and for people to find out what’s available to them on their doorstep. Spotted in Ely have partnered …
Working together to showcase local businesses to the community Read More »
Ely City Ladies 1s drew 2-2 away against Huntingdon 1s, both goals came from Jo Rayner while player of the match was awarded to both Hannah Brown and Nat Jones for their excellent interlocking play in attack. It was a frustrating score line for Ladies 1s, who dominated most of the play. The Ladies …
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding another of our popular First World War Family History Days at Ely Museum on Saturday 3rd November 2018, from 11am to 4pm. As usual this event and supporting exhibition are free for anyone to visit. In addition, this year entry to the rest of the …
King’s Ely rowers enjoyed success at the prestigious British Rowing Senior Championships. Sixth Form students Holly Lancaster and Rebecca Garrett won the Girls’ Under 19 Doubles race at the competition on October 20th. Alex Millard and Will White, also students at King’s Ely Sixth Form, came second in the Boys’ Under 19 Doubles race on …
King’s Ely students on top form at British Rowing Senior Championships Read More »
The rain set in from the start and decided the type of rugby that was going to be played. Repeated infringements saw Wymondham pin Ely back with penalties. A quick tap penalty saw them rumble over for a converted try. The Tigers answered with a penalty of their own, Joel Scott Paul slotted the close …
Winning streak was ended by Wymondham in wet weather conditions. Read More »
The King’s Ely community has raised more than £23,000 for two charities which support poverty-stricken families in East Africa. Over the last 12 months, students, staff, families and friends of King’s Ely have been taking on a whole host of fundraising initiatives in aid of the Uganda Marathon charity and the Friends of Mengo Hospital …
King’s Ely raises whopping £23,583 for charities in Uganda Read More »
The Minster Tavern would like to introduce you to Mr David Lay. Wonderful guy, Australian, although we try not to hold that against him. Well over 6 feet tall, a gentle giant of a man currently working for the NHS having recently changed his career and retrained. He’s 46, a massive rugby fan, he seems …
Local Aussie takes on First Stage of Tour de France for Prostate Cancer Read More »
Ely Festive 5k is once again selling out in record time with less than 100 places remaining for festive loving fun runners. The fun run sponsored by Ward Gethin Archer and Price Bailey and organised by Arthur Rank Hospice will take place at an earlier start time of 9am, on Sunday 25 November 2018. The …
Arthur Rank Hospice’s popular Ely Festive 5K has less than 100 places left! Read More »
The King’s Ely Equestrian Team made school history at the National Schools Equestrian Association’s (NSEA) National Championships. The three-day event took place at the College Equestrian Centre in Keysoe, Bedfordshire, from October 19th to 22nd and saw riders from some of the UK’s top equestrian schools battling it out in competitive classes. King’s Ely riders …
King’s Ely riders make school history at National Championships Read More »
Opening Ely Bypass on 31 October means work can seamlessly start on the next phase with the underpass work beginning the next morning (Thursday 1 November). Once the bypass has opened, we can close the underpass to begin working on improving access for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. This closure will also encourage drivers …
One Project Opens another Begins – Work to commence on Underpass Read More »
Soham Library will be thrown into almost complete darkness to reveal the secret side of the library for this first ever Haunted House event on Wednesday 31 October from 5.30pm. Young people and everyone looking for a good fright is welcome to this creative, fun and creepy experience. As a way of engaging young volunteers …
Will you dare visit the ‘haunted’ Soham Library on Halloween? Read More »
Ely Cathedral is playing its part in an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Battle’s Over takes place on November 11th 2018, with events throughout the United Kingdom and several other locations overseas, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Bermuda, France, Belgium, Canada, the United …
Battle’s Over – Ely Cathedral to lead a day of commemoration Read More »
On Saturday, 17th November, local woman Tia Colcomb will be hosting a fundraising evening full of magic, music, and fun activities. Tia’s Bright Stars evening, taking place at Littleport Village Hall, will raise money for a potentially life-changing genetics test which Tia has been told by doctors will be a crucial part of her ongoing …
Local Woman Holds Fundraiser to Fund Genetics Test Read More »
Claire’Marie and the Littleport Adams Heritage Centre are appealing for community makes of poppies. These will be used to mark the special occasion, 100yrs of Remembrance Day (11th Nov) 1918-2018. The poppies can be in any form: card-work, drawing,painting, knitting, crochet. All sizes up to about A4. So get creative ! Open for all. See …
All In Sound are delighted and very excited to be through to the Voting Stage for the Aviva Community Fund to continue to build on the work they are doing in Ely and the surrounding villages. All In Sound runs Sing! Together, a singing and music-making group for people living with dementia, memory loss and …
Registered Charity All In Sound needs your vote! Read More »
After being on Ely’s High Street for 23 years, women’s fashion retailer New Look is set to close its doors on November 19th. Staff are said to be gutted according to a source close to a member of staff and it’s thought that rental costs of the property was the deciding factor. “They are all gutted! Been …
Another High Street Shop to Close, New Look Announces Read More »
Art Unequalled on 27th and 28th October will be held at the same beautiful backdrop of The Malting’s set on the Riverside in Ely. The format that visitors have grown to love will continue with 45 of the highest quality artists and craftsmen from across the country presenting their handmade creations direct to the public. …
Staff at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery have raised almost £1,500 for the Alzheimer’s Society by completing the charity’s Memory Walk in Cambridge. Thousands of people put their best foot forward by taking part in the 7km event on October 14th, including nine members of the team at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery. Despite treacherous rain on …
King’s Ely Acremont Nursery staff put their best feet forward for Alzheimer’s Society Read More »
Here is a report from one of our Cadet Sergeants Luca Chadwick “On Saturday -20th October- a group of cadets from 1094 (Ely) Squadron visited the old United States Air Force Base RAF Bentwaters which is now known as Bentwaters Parks. The base used to be home to the 81st Tactical Fighter Wing, most famous …
1094 Ely Squadron visited the old United States Air Force Base RAF Bentwaters Read More »
Never one to shy away from a challenge…..the amazing Derek Timbers and his committee, at the Littleport Ex-serviceman’s Club well and truly smashed it, with the Children In Need – Family Disco, which was held on Saturday 13th October. Raising funds for the Children in Need appeal. Derek says, that this particular charity is close to his heart …
The Tigers absorbed a lot of pressure early on as Thurston were pumped from the off. Disaster struck when Ely had a man red carded. Afterwards Thurston scored from an Ely error when the ball was knocked-on and fly-hacked through, the opposition won the chase and dotted down for a converted try. Thurston then lost …
Warwick Davis (star of films including Star Wars, Willow and Harry Potter) joined the children of Rackham C of E Primary School in Witchford today as part of Dwarfism Awareness Month. Along with his wife, he spoke to the whole school in assembly about what life is like with dwarfism and how a positive outlook …
Rackhamed Up some cash for Warwick Davis’ Charity Read More »
Over 2000 people turned up despite the wet weather to Walk the Bridge last weekend over the new Ely Southern Bypass. The event was organised by Lady Ava Paice to raise money for Mcmillan Cancer Support. The amount counted in the bucket after the event was £5,046.43. The organisers wish to offer a special thank …
Staff at Boswell & Son have been selling raffle tickets and had a name the teddy for the past week, to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Local businesses of Ely have kindly donated a prize along side Boswell & Son and their staff. On Friday 12th October the Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse …
This year Witchford Village College will be competing in two major robotics competitions, the VEX Robotics Competition (where we have competed before), and the latest – the FIRST® Tech Challenge. On Wednesday 10th October the two new Witchford FIRST teams attended the launch event with other local schools at Chesterton Community College in Cambridge. At …
Once again this week Ely Cathedral hosted more than one thousand school pupils to explore a range of dream jobs at an enormous Skills Fair organised by Ely College in close collaboration with The Skills Service, East Cambs District Council and Ely Schools Partnership. Students from schools and colleges across East Cambridgeshire were invited to …
Gus Unger-Hamilton – Old Elean and member of hit band alt-J – returned to King’s Ely to speak at this year’s James Bowman Lecture. Gus is keyboardist in the critically-acclaimed British indie rock band, alt-J. The band was formed in 2007 whilst Gus was reading English at the University of Leeds. Gus started his singing …
alt-J star and Old Elean Gus returns to King’s Ely to speak at annual lecture Read More »
Yet again the community of Littleport haven’t disappointed with their resolve and community minded perseverance. Often people accidentally mislay items around Littleport. Whether this be a child’s cuddly softy or more recently a 10” dinosaur. Sadly, but luckily not so often, something is stolen. In both instances the drive by the community and our local …
An Olympic gold medalist is set to headline an event aimed at small and medium East Cambridgeshire businesses this November. Annual business event, East Cambs Business Boost, which debuted last year, has been created by East Cambridgeshire District Council and Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce. The event is set to bring together over 200 local SMEs …
Olympic Athelete Talks Business at East Cambs Event Read More »
Sixteen teams battled it out in Ely at the weekend for the annual potato race over the quarter-a-mile course, all carrying 20kg bag of spuds, all of which had been grown by different farmers in the Fens surrounding the city. A sprinkling of rain had caused a few extra nerves in the morning but it …
As you may know it’s Breast Cancer Awareness month, and Boswell And Son Bakery are holding a “ Wear it Pink Day” today 11th October and tomorrow 12th October. They are also holding a raffle which some of the local shops in Ely have very kindly donated, all proceeds will go towards this worthy cause. …
Cambridgeshire County Council has confirmed that Ely’s Southern Bypass will now be open to traffic on October 31st 2018. The long-awaited opening of the £50 million project can’t come soon enough for many drivers who are constantly stuck in traffic trying to get into Ely via the crossings near to the station. While you can …
Be the first to drive over the New Southern Bypass as date is announced Read More »
We just received the most exciting e-mail at 1094 City of Ely Squadron “Remembered and Youth United are pleased to announce that you have been successful in your application for 10 There But Not There Silhouettes, fully funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. We look forward to seeing the installations and Remembrance events …
‘There But Not There’ Elys ATC Granted Ten Tommy Silhouettes Read More »
The East Cambridgeshire Gold Torc has now been on display at Ely Museum for a full year as of the 8th October! In the spring of 2017 we began the task of raising the £220’000 we needed to purchase the torc, and public fundraising beginning that summer. It would not have been possible to acquire this amazing …
The East Cambridgeshire Gold Torc has now been on display at Ely Museum for a full year Read More »
On April 1st this year we played an April Fools saying that Nandos was opening in Ely on that day and many fell for it, including Jane who said, “Cruel joke to play on a pregnant lady who looooooves Nandos!!” So did Spotted in Ely predict the future back then? Seems so. This is not a …
Did We Predict the Future in April? Is Nando’s Coming to Ely Read More »
On Sunday, October 14th members of staff from King’s Ely Acremont Nursery will be taking part in the Alzheimer’s Society, Memory Walk. Together we will be completing a 7k course around the picturesque city of Cambridge. Around 225,000 people develop dementia every year – that’s the equivalent to one person every three minutes. To sponsor …
King’s Ely Acremont Nursery taking part in Alzheimer’s Society, Memory Walk. Read More »
Lighthouse will be providing hot lunches throughout the October half term for primary school age children. Places are limited and booking is essential. There is no charge for the lunch, although a suggested donation would be £2 per person if people can afford it. The lunches will be available Monday 22nd – Friday 26th October. To …
Stretham Bowls Club President Dave Cousins (right) giving a cheque to Gary Sutcliffe of the Alzheimer’s Society. The Cheque was our second one to the Society for £550 the first being £1000. The club has named this Society our charity for the next six months. Most of these funds were raised via our “Bacon Buttie” …
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the MacMillan Walk Across the Bridge event this coming Sunday which will mark the imminent arrival of the opening of the long-awaited Ely Southern Bypass. The event has been organised by Lady Ava Paice and is available for anyone to attend between 9 am and 12 noon. Arrangements …
Soopa Doopa are continuing their support of local sports with their sponsorship of Mepal Sports FC for the season ahead. Attached is a photo of the team in their warm up jackets ahead. We continued our winning form this weekend, beating local rivals Isleham 3-2 away from home with goals from George Rayner (2) and …
Former students from a Witchford state college are being asked to go back to the classroom to inspire current students to career confidence and academic success. The students past and present from Witchford Village College in Manor Road, Witchford, have joined a programme run by the national education charity Future First which helps state schools and colleges develop ‘old …
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The opposition started off the stronger side. Consistent possession led to Ely conceding two penalties early on with Wisbech converting both. Ely came back with a penalty of their own and just before the end of the half Charlie Coupland ran a storming line and slipped straight through the opposition defence, danced round three would …
A tough and physical encounter with Wisbech saw the Tigers end up on top. Read More »
Members of Ely Walking Netball Club took part in the BBC Children in Need Ramble. Countryfile presenter, Ellie Harrison, was keen to meet and talk to the group about their upcoming Children In Need fundraising tournament, as well as finding out more about Walking Netball as a form of exercise and competitive sport. Several free …
The first Veterans Breakfast was held this morning (Saturday) organised by Les Wilson who was presented with the Super Breakfast. Over 50 ex-service personnel and the Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse arrived at On Par to enjoy a networking session reserved for those who served their country in any of the armed forces. Predominately Army …
A Great Starter to the Day at Inaugural Veterans Breakfast Read More »
Manchester based indie pop band BrightLine visited King’s Ely to launch the eagerly-anticipated Higher Youth Tour Cambs. The event on October 1st saw the band delivering workshops to students in Years 7 to 13 based on self-esteem from a Christian perspective. The Higher Tour, which is supporting the work of the Message Trust, aims to …
Higher Youth Tour Cambs launches with fun-filled workshops at King’s Ely Read More »
Ely is the latest city to set a target of zero plastic bags following a trend around the world by Claire Morsman over 10 years ago. The 5p plastic bag charge levied on customers has already saved potentially millions of bags going to landfill and entering into the worlds oceans. The 5p levy is to …
Morbagging – Ely sets a Zero Plastic Bag Free City Target Read More »
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 …
King’s Ely Junior pupil Syrah completes Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Read More »
Since last December, bar-restaurant 11a has welcomed the people of Ely for dinner and drinks in a stylish, relaxed environment. One year on and the 11a experience is being taken to another level, with the launch of the Blue Bar at 11a. The team at 11a say ‘11a is a place for everyone. Whether you …
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. ☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️🍰☕️
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 …
A very successful recruiting evening on Wednesday night at Ely with over 50 parents and recruits attending 1094 Squadron to find out #whatwedo The Squadron was honoured with a surprise guest appearance by The Mayor of Ely Councillor Mike Rouse who very kindly addressed both prospective recruits and their parents extolling the virtues of cadet service. …
This autumn play the GIANT Top Trumps trail at WWT Welney with your family. Collect a scorecard from us as you begin your day, then locate the 12 GIANT Top Trumps cards around the reserve to compare the scores on the categories we have highlighted. Trail starts this weekend – Saturday 6 October 😄 Find …
Former students from a Soham state college are being asked to go back to the classroom to inspire current students to career confidence and academic success. The students past and present from Soham Village College in Sand Street have joined a programme run by the national education charity Future First which helps state schools and …
Cambridgeshire college puts students’ Future First Read More »
Landlords who own houses with multi-occupancy will be subject to a new HMO License as of 1st of October. The government has decided to extend the scope of mandatory licensing to bring smaller houses in multiple occupation within the scheme and removing the number of storeys. Around 200 landlords across East Cambridgeshire will be affected …
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 …
Storm Thorgerson Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery Read More »
This Sunday the villagers from Sutton joined the Scout Group in a family fun day. Scout Leaders from around the District along with Ely and Sutton Community First Responders, offered a range of fun Scouting activities to the community, to include archery, pioneering, code breaking, target golf, backwoods cooking and First Aid to include CPR and …
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 …
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 …
King’s Ely Acremont pupils have a blast at Ely Fire Station Read More »
10is players and Ely Tennis club players produced another day of top quality tennis in Sunday’s Ely Tennis Club finals day of its 2018 Annual Club Championships. More than eight hours of tennis saw six adult finals and six plate finals all being contested at the Ely Outdoor Sports Association. First on court were the …
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 …
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, …
The Full Monty Supports Prostate Cancer UK this October Read More »
The game started with both teams flying back and forth. Ely gained a penalty and opted to kick for the corner. The ball came out to Sam Benzie from the line-out and he scurried through the opposition defence to touch down for a converted try. The Tigers then lost players to injury nearing the end …
Ely showed heart to beat Thetford away with a shortage of players. Read More »
Today, 1st October sees the biggest increase in fares for taxis ever in East Cambridgeshire with a new timetable for rate changeover’s. The council is responsible for setting the tariffs for fares to ensure fair pricing for customers and fair working pay for taxi drivers and operators. Liz Knox, Environmental Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire …
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 …
Talented King’s Ely riders qualify for NSEA Championships Read More »
October is a big month in mental health. Each year on the 10th is World Mental Health Day. An entire day dedicated to growing awareness of mental health issues around the globe. Talking FreELY is making October a big month for mental health in Ely too, by putting on two events. Both free of charge …
Following the summer success of the Beer & Music Festival organised by the Club in conjunction with Blueshed Studios, it was with great pleasure that President Barry Lonsdale handed over a cheque for just over £5280 to representatives of Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Aisha Graves ( Community Fund Raising coordinator ) and Rtn Robert Barnes …
Soham Pumpkin Fair has been held on the last Saturday in September since 1975 and over the years has provided much needed funding for many local charities and organisations. It is a chance to show off some of the most impressive home produce, but there is much more to the Fair than pumpkins and other …
All of the students from Witchford Village College have joined the college’s ‘Stamp out bullying’ campaign. As part of their introduction to the new academic year, students have signed a footprint indicating that they will not engage in or turn a blind eye to bullying, to make the College a bully free community. The college …
On last week’s Scout Troop camp, the brave youngsters from the Fenland Scout Group got to climb up and abseil from the top of the Highest abseiling tower in Norfolk. The Group spent the weekend at Roughton Old Mill, home to First Rural Scouts, near Cromer. Assistant Scout Leader Sam Batten-Brown was “thrilled with everyone’s enthusiasm …
Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair returns to the High Street on Saturday 29 September. This popular event is now in its third year and brings together some of the region’s most vibrant and innovative vegan traders and producers. Soak up the atmosphere, try some delicious food and discover more about the health and well-being benefits of …
Ely Markets’ Vegan Fair Returns for its Third Year Read More »
Quick News from Cambridgeshire County Council A new speed limit scheme was formally marked in Witcham, near Ely, last week. The local community, led by Witcham Equestrian Centre and the Parish Council, came together to campaign and raise funds for a speed reduction scheme in the village after a car collided with two horses and their riders …
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.
Staff and Pupils from Witchford Village College are proud to announce that they raised £587.46 for ‘Jeans for Genes’ day on Friday! Mrs Wilson & team made shades of denim cakes in the canteen too. #prideinWVC well done everyone. From Witchford Village College on Twitter
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 …
Pupils sing to their heart’s content at King’s Ely Choral Day Read More »
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 …
King’s Ely’s Rebecca selected for Under 18’s National Hockey squad Read More »
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 …
Ely Netball Club – Cambridge & District Netball League Weekend Results Read More »
At the heart of any amazing community are the residents whom live and breath life, the soul. As well as a strong, central building. The backbone if you like. Littleport is fortunate to have all of this, in abundance. Standing proudly, elevated and centrally located. Is our church, St George’s Parish Church. A 15th century …
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 …
Ely displayed a solid performance at home against Crusaders. Read More »
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 …
From Policing East Cambs On Friday 14th September. Officers from Ely police station conducted a warrant at a residential address in Haddenham. Cannabis with the estimated street value of £48K was seized. Three suspects were arrested at the scene.
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 …
Last night (Tuesday), myself and Alison decided to check out the pub quiz in The Minster Tavern run by Ian McKendrick and assisted by his canine companion Lola. We do like a pub quiz but this one seemed different. Having reviewed the event we saw that the quiz itself is run through your smartphone. I …
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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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 …
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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