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The Highfield Friends and Parents Association (HFPA) is a registered charity, whose purpose is to raise funds to support the pupils at Highfield Academy in Ely, both in terms of their education, personal development and wellbeing. The Committee is made up of just 8 Parents. Highfield is a local Special Educational Needs School covering Ely …
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D-Day – the day 79 years ago, when tens of thousands of Allied troops landed on the beaches of Normandy, was marked by the City of Ely branch of the Royal British Legion today (6th June). An Act of Remembrance at Ely’s war memorial commemorated the day in 1944, which altered the course of British …
Join us at Ely Museum for a fun day finding out what archaeologists really do! With a variety of hands-on activities which are suitable for all ages on offer, pop down during the day on Saturday 10th June to find out more and have lots of fun! Whether you want to dress up as an …
Archaeology in Action: Family Fun Day at Ely Museum Read More »
A group of Fenland female Artists share their work and stories The four artists who make up the Fierce Tales Collective have created a show that explores the female experience within the fenland landscape. The group covers multiple artistic disciplines including traditional oil painting, printmaking, mixed media and expressive intuitive painting. Each artist has a …
New Group Exhibition at the Babylon Gallery Fierce Tales is not to be missed! Read More »
Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students are celebrating success in an international Science competition. Barclay Greenway and Georgia Gordon, who are both in Year 13 and studying Biology at A-Level, have achieved Silver and Highly Commended, respectively, in this year’s British Biology Olympiad (BBO). More than 13,000 students from 800 schools worldwide participated in the …
King’s Ely duo on fine form in British Biology Olympiad Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has saved nearly £800,000 by committing to pay its £2.05 million contribution towards the cost of upgrading the A14 25 years ahead of schedule. It had previously been agreed with the Department of Transport the Council would pay £82,000 a year, over 25 years towards the cost of upgrading the stretch between Cambridge and Huntingdon. However, when …
District Council pays A14 contributions early and saves £800,000 Read More »
Soham district councillor Mark Goldsack has been elected as East Cambridgeshire District Council’s new Chairman. This is a civic role to uphold and promote the purposes of the Constitution and preside over meetings of the Council so that its business can be carried out efficiently and with regard to the rights of councillors and the …
City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club competed in the recent Swim England East Region Long Course Championships over three weekends in April and May. The championships were held in both Norwich and Luton at the 50m pools. This year, the club had an amazing nine athletes qualify, they were Jorja Atkinson, Josh Black, Megan Clarke, …
Success at East Regionals Long Course Swimming Championships 2023 for City of Ely ASC Read More »
Three fabulous poems by young people in East Cambridgeshire have been selected to help East Cambridgeshire District Council celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation. The Council ran a poetry competition over the Easter Holidays, with under 18s being asked to compile an illustrated poem entitled “If I were King Charles for the day.” Oscar Ritchie, aged …
King’s Coronation Poetry Competition Winners Announced Read More »
Nestled amidst the scenic, 2,500-acre Stuntney Estate in Ely, in Cambridgeshire, this picturesque rural retail village, halfway between London and Norfolk, is unlike any other. It’s a destination to be explored, a naturally immersive experience to be enjoyed; a place where sophisticated shopping, inclusive hospitality and untamed nature meet. Mark your calendars for an unmatched retail experience, where the service …
Ben’s Yard Opens 30th June 2023: Discover Shopping, Hospitality and Untamed Nature Read More »
Ely’s top Air Cadet, Flight Sergeant James Munday was promoted on Sunday to the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer by Wing Commander Rob Bradshaw RAFAC, Officer Commanding Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing ATC. As the Cadet IC (the senior cadet) for 1094 (City of Ely) Squadron Air Cadets, James attended yesterday’s Wing Annual Conference at MOD …
An opportunity to hear about all unusual animals and beasts lurking inside Ely Cathedral and find out what they represent and why they are there. This coming bank holiday, Monday 29th May, Ely Cathedral are seeking help from young adventurers to take part in a special trail to discover all the wonderful and exciting mythical …
Here’s a report from one of our cadets, Flight Sergeant James Munday “After completing Bronze, Silver, and all 5 sections of Gold DofE, I have finally been able to finish my journey with the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. Contrary to what some individuals may believe, the final expedition at Gold level isn’t the true …
The public toilets in Soham have been re-opened. East Cambridgeshire District Council made the difficult decision to temporarily close the toilets on Fountain Lane in March following a spate of mindless vandalism which culminated in a cleaner being verbally threatened by a gang of youths. Since then it has been working in partnership with Soham …
A King’s Ely student has had her creativity and photography skills celebrated in not one but two awards ceremonies. Ella Martin, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, has been Highly Commended in this year’s Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA) Supporting Excellence Awards. Ella’s achievement is in the ‘Khadija Saye Photography Award’ category, which …
Winning streak continues for King’s Ely Photography Department! Read More »
Three seasonal trails highlighting the best of the UK’s wetland nature will be running at WWT Welney from 18th May until February 2024 as part of a partnership between renowned illustrator Sir Quentin Blake and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. Throughout the partnership, “Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT”, WWT Welney will run three seasonal trails …
On Monday evening Ely welcomed its new Mayor at the Mayor Making Ceremony at The Maltings on Ely’s Riverside. Ely Squadron’s OC was invited to attend the ceremony where Councillor Chris Phillips was appointed as Mayor and the Squadron offered to provide a gaurd of honour consisting of a third of the Squadron’s Cadets. Both …
Businesses and employers in East Cambridgeshire are being given the opportunity to sign up for free mental health seminars. Nick Elston – award winning mental health speaker and transformational speaking coach – will be delivering the first of five online mental health seminars at midday on Monday 22th May. The seminars have been organised by …
Council Offers Free Nick Elston Mental Health Sessions for Businesses Read More »
10is Academy showed their strength in the opening matches of their Cambs summer campaign, winning three out of four matches. Despite a tough loss and the injury of a key player in their first match, 10is Academy bounced back with impressive performances in subsequent matches. The men’s second team faced a tough 3-5 loss to …
10is Academy Starts Summer Campaign with Strong Performances Read More »
A novice with less than two months training was among those who rang the bells of St Mary’s parish church for an hour as crowds flocked to Ely city centre to watch the Coronation service from Westminster Abbey broadcast on big screens at the church and at Ely Cathedral. Wendy Seaford was among those who …
Ely Arts Festival is delighted to share the 2023 festival line up! We’re delighted to present the Ely Arts Festival 2023! We have a jam packed couple of weeks with lots of exciting events to enjoy for all the community! There’s lots of free events including 2 of our highlights with our family day full …
Ely Arts Festival Promises a Jam Packed 2 Weeks in June! Read More »
The members of Motiv8, a group for young people with a disability aged 13. -25 had a great time at their Christmas party on December 21st. Thanks to the GVL grant we were able to have food, drink, Christmas crackers and small prizes for the Christmas quiz and bingo games that took place during the …
Wicken Fen Tiggers were delighted to receive some funding from the Good Vibes Local, Great Little Giveaway last year to enable us to expand our resources for our attendees. This included a wide selection of craft resources to help bring out their creative sides and spark imaginations! We have also purchased resources to help promote …
‘Helping People Speak and Organisations Listen’ The Expert on Myself (TEOM) CIC is a new Community Interest Company, formed in April 2021 by Niki, Lisette, Caitlin and Meg, all of whom have experience of living and working with disabilities and health needs. Earlier this year we were joined by Anna and Jade-Anne to complete our …
Good Vibes Local £100 donation to Branching Out Branching Out is a Littleport-based charity that supports adults with learning disabilities in a variety of fun work experience and social activities. Their high-quality support staff team encourage people to overcome difficulties and achieve in everyday life. The adults supported by Branching Out attend a day centre …
Just a quick note from Ely Outdoor Sports Association (EOSA) to thank you for the grant you gave us. As a result we have been able to purchase some plastic reusable pint glasses carrying the Eosa and Ely Radio logos. As the home of rugby, hockey and tennis in Ely and as a sports venue …
GVL Great Little Giveaway: Ely Outdoor Sports Association Read More »
This term some of our students at Highfield Littleport Academy started 1-1 guitar lessons. Their teacher Penni, has built strong relationships with the students and has followed their individual interests to help them have lessons that are engaging and great fun. The class teachers have been so impressed by the progress that the students have …
GVL Great Little Giveaway: Supporters of Highfields Littleport Academy (SOHLA) Read More »
We are very grateful to the Good Vibes Local, Great Little Giveaway for providing us with a donation of £100. It came at the beginning of baby season for the wildlife, so we used this to purchase essential food and medication to prepare for all the new arrivals. Thank you very much for your support …
GVL Great Little Giveaway: Cambridgeshire Wildlife Care Read More »
Students and staff at our local Special school – Highfield Ely Academy, were thrilled to receive £100 from Good Vibes Local CIC. The donation went towards buying a hand-washing sink at their on-site farm, Muddy Boots Farm. The farm houses four goats, five chickens, three rabbits, two Guinea pigs and has a new pond area …
GVL Great Little Giveaway: Muddy Boots – Highfields, Ely Read More »
The Friends of Ely St John’s School applied for one of the Good Vibes Local Great Little Giveaway grants on behalf of Ely St John’s School. We were thrilled to hear that our application was successful and have used the money to purchase a listening station and headphones for the year 1 classes to use. …
GVL Great Little Giveaway: Friends of Ely St John’s School Read More »
In December 2022 we received £100 from the Good Vibes Local Great Little Giveaway to help towards the setting up of an Armed Forces & Veterans Drop in centre at Ely Library as an extension to the already established ElyAFVBC. We opened up on 26th January and has been a great success. We have had …
GVL Great Little Giveaway: Ely Armed Forces and Veterans Drop in Centre Read More »
Children from the Lantern Community Primary School got to put their stealth and speed to the test during the school’s first ever ‘Lantern Ninja Dash’ yesterday (May 3rd). The fun-filled challenge, organised by Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS), included jumping over straw bales, crawling under a cargo net, navigating tyres and weaving in between …
“Jolly boating weather” as the old song goes What a fabulous day for messing about on the water, well… Not messing about really… A fantastic day today for paddle sports on the River at Grantchester made possible by the hard work, dedication and enthusiasm of the Wing Paddle Sports Instructors, Flight Sergeant Hornsby from 104 …
Isle of Ely Primary School, which is part of The Active Learning Trust, has received another ‘Good’ rating following a recent inspection from Ofsted. The school was inspected on March 7th to 8th 2023, where inspectors found no change to the school’s overall judgement – a rating it has proudly held since 2017. The report celebrated …
Isle of Ely School Celebrates another ‘Good’ Ofsted Read More »
Visit The Stained Glass Museum for FREE on Coronation Day and Explore Royal Connections in Glass The Stained Glass Museum is celebrating its ties to the British monarchy by opening to visitors for free all day on Coronation Day, Saturday 6 May. To commemorate His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation, visitors will be able to …
At such a memorable period in the history this country, members of the City of Ely branch of the Royal British Legion have ensured that the city’s war memorial is looking its best. Branch members and a Korean War veteran have donated the cost of a second ‘silent soldier’ to stand opposite the first which …
Royal British Legion sees second ‘silent soldier’ in place at Ely’s War Memorial Read More »
The bell ringers of St Mary’s Church Ely have finalised their programme to ‘Ring for the King’, beginning on Coronation Eve, Friday 5th May, with a quarter peal – 1,260 changes. On the day itself the sound of the bells will be heard at 10am for an hour before the start of the Coronation ceremony …
Ely City Women’s Institute members have been out in force bigger, better and brighter than before to decorate Ely in honour of the Coronation of His Majesty the King. Our extremely talented members have been busy crocheting, making pom poms, creating bunting and constructing wreaths in red, white and blue. The beautiful handiwork adorns our …
Cambridgeshire Badminton Association is celebrating an historic victory after success in the Badminton England Masters County Championships this weekend. In a finals competition spanning the weekend held at the University of Birmingham, the county’s O40 team triumphed in the finals of the season-long competition. The Cambridgeshire team comprising Daniel Bates, Neil Place, Sam Scharf, James …
Ely Vikings Korfball Club is very proud of players Dana Fraser and Josh Ford who were successfully selected for the U19s England Korfball squad this year. England took part in the IKF World Korfball Tournament in Ghent held over the Easter weekend and performed fantastically well. After winning against France in the first round, England …
A Live Screening, Floral Tributes, Royal Bunting, Pimm’s, Coronation Teas and Special Services of Thanksgiving are to be enjoyed by all at Ely Cathedral over the Coronation weekend. As one of the most iconic, and largest buildings in East Anglia, Ely Cathedral will be leading the way in celebrations over the Coronation weekend with a …
King’s Ely Sixth Form student and skilful golfer, Paul Collington, has driven his way to victory in the eminent Faldo Series Junior Tour. Paul, who is in Year 13, beat 152 of the UK’s most able junior players in the competition, which was held at Brocket Hall in Hertfordshire, from April 3rd to 5th. Paul …
King’s Ely golfer qualifies for Faldo Series Junior Tour Grand Final Read More »
City of Ely Military Band starts their 2023 musical year with the Tea’n’Tunes concert in just a few days’ time on Sunday 23rd April, at Ely College. A relaxed afternoon with tea and cakes. A mixture of easy listening tunes from Leroy Andersons’s Belle of the Ball to ELO’s Mr. Blue Sky. Still tickets available from …
When the Rev Chris Hill announced he would be retiring, he was adamant he didn’t want any fuss but the congregation of St Mary’s Parish Church had other ideas and plan a farewell party on 29th April for the Rector and his wife Debbie before their move to Sussex after ten years in Ely. His …
St Mary’s Church plans farewell for Rector Chris Hill Read More »
An artistic King’s Ely student has been crowned a winner in a national fashion design competition. Eleanor (Nell) Kittoe, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, was awarded first place in the ‘Eveningwear Teenage’ category of the 2023 Stitch Festival Dressmaking Competition, with her exquisite jacket, pictured. Nell was one of nine GCSE …
Creative King’s Ely pupil is a cut above the rest in London Fashion Design Contest Read More »
Our members, of all ages and backgrounds, come together to have fun, make friends and make a difference. But what goes on? Is it for me? Why not take a look at our handy A-Z and decide for yourself?! A fellowship of more than 180,000 women Bold and brave Campaigns that we support, addressing issues …
On Monday 3rd April at The Maltings in Ely, a special award was presented to Mr Tom Brown. Tom is the standard bearer for the City of Ely Branch of The Royal British Legion. The citation for the Gold Award Badge that he received written by David Martin Chairman of the City of Ely Branch …
Gold Award Presented to City of Ely Branch Standard Bearer Read More »
After a roaring success in 2022, Foodie Friday will relaunch just in time for the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend at Ely Markets on 7th April and will run throughout the summer on the last Friday of every month. Featuring some of the most delicious food vendors from across the region, there will be something for …
‘Foodie Friday’ Returns at Ely Markets this weekend – Don’t Miss Out! Read More »
On Monday 3rd April at The Maltings in Ely, a meeting was held to witness the signing of The Armed Forces Covenant. Members of The Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion, The Ely Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club and Drop in Centre gathered along with the Mayor, Councillors and Thomas Kelly, the Cambridgeshire …
Ely Tigers faced St Ives in a double header fixture on Saturday afternoon, with the Semi Final of the Cambridgeshire Senior Cup and for the Annual Percy Walker Cup. With St Ives struggling to field a front row, the game saw uncontested scrums, and it was the home side that applied the early pressure, but …
Spring is in the air and for Ely that is the signal that the ever popular, unique Eel Festival is just around the corner. This year is special for two reasons. For the first time since before the pandemic, the Food, Drink and Craft Fayre is returning to being a two-day event, meaning that for …
Stretham Football club are proud to be doing a sponsored walk for our top supporters, Scouse and Wend. Wend, 57, sadly has not been given long to live since being diagnosed with cancer in January. The plan for the team and fans is to go to the Malvern Hills near Worcester and complete a 16.3 …
Rowers at King’s Ely had their fitness and stamina tested to a whole new level – all in the name of charity. A taxing 24-hour Ergothon was held in school to raise money and awareness for the Tearfund charity’s relief efforts for people impacted by the Turkey-Syria Earthquake, and for King’s Ely Boat Club’s fundraising …
This week, we surprised a lovely local Ely Lady with a very well deserved Spotted in Ely Community Star Award. Becky Case-Upton has worked tirelessly to set up and promote Girls and Ladies Cricket at the City of Ely Cricket Club. She organises, coaches and plays. She’s given so many more players the opportunity to …
Creativity and passion have resulted in a King’s Ely Sixth Form student snapping her way to victory in a prestigious photography competition. Jessica Harding, 18, has been crowned the International Winner of the ‘2023 ILFORD PHOTO Student Photographer of the Year Competition’, beating hundreds of young photographers from across the world with her poignant black …
King’s Ely Triumphant in Photography Competition for Fifth Year Running Read More »
Thank you to our Volunteers! “When you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in.” Registered Charity All In Sound runs an inclusive, fun, and friendly group each week called “Sing! Together” for those living with dementia, memory loss and their carers, in Ely. The group started at …
The Last Supper is an exhibition by internationally renowned artist, Silvy Weatherall. The work was made as an interpretation of Leonardo Da Vinci’s iconic painting of the same name, but in this exhibition they will be seen in the round after Goya’s painting in the Oratorio de Santa Cueva in Cadiz. Jesus and his disciples …
Ben’s Yard is the new dynamic retail village located in Ely (near Cambridge), set to open in Summer 2023. The new go-to destination is halfway between London and Norfolk, making it the perfect stop-over for Londoners heading out of the city. With universal access, Ben’s Yard plays host to retailers including local businesses and great …
Ben’s Yard: Visit Local British Businesses at New Retail Village Read More »
Ely Tigers travelled to Holt for their final league game of the season, knowing a win against the second place side would cement their fourth place. The first half started with the home side having the lion share of the ball, but unable to make the chances count, but with 11 minutes on the clock …
Young people across East Cambridgeshire are being given the opportunity to write a poem to help celebrate King Charles III’s Coronation. The competition is being run by East Cambridgeshire District Council over the Easter Holidays, with under 18s being asked to compile an illustrated poem entitled “If I were King Charles for the day.” Twenty …
King’s Coronation Poetry Competition Launched for Young People Read More »
The poor state of repair and the safety of roads across East Cambridgeshire is being highlighted in a letter from District Council leader Anna Bailey. Writing to Lucy Nethsingha, the Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, which is responsible for highways, Cllr Bailey said she was “seriously worried” about the basic safety and “alarmed” about the …
Council leader ‘Seriously Worried’ about the basic safety of the district’s roads Read More »
Digital signs are being installed across the city of Ely as part of a joint initiative designed to celebrate our medieval city using the latest modern technology. East Cambridgeshire District Council has teamed up with Visit Ely and the City of Ely Council to install 13 digital information points which go live in June. They’ll …
Recycling lorries across East Cambridgeshire could soon be running on vegetable oil. East Cambridgeshire District Council plans to buy 10 new eco-friendly recycling vehicles – which will be converted to run on Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO). HVO generates 90 per cent less carbon than a traditional diesel fuel vehicle helping the Council make significant savings …
Council to invest in new veg-fuelled recycling vehicles Read More »
Members of the Armed Forces community struggling with their fuel bills can apply for emergency energy top up grants of up to £200 per month depending on their financial circumstances, through the Royal British Legion. The energy cost top up grant which was launched in October 2022 has been helping reduce the impact of the …
East Cambridgeshire now has 28 new orchards thanks to a district council initiative to give away free trees to community groups. Churchyards, schools and public open spaces are just some of the many areas across East Cambridgeshire to receive a share of approximately 300 native fruit trees made available under the East Cambridgeshire District Council’s …
Council Celebrates the Planting of 28 New Community Orchards Read More »
Anyone who has not yet registered to vote is being encouraged to do so now in time for the district council elections on 4th May. East Cambridgeshire District Council is writing to more than 1300 people it believes are eligible to vote but have not registered. John Hill, Electoral Registration Officer at East Cambridgeshire District …
Register to Vote Now to Have Your Say in District Elections Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is funding a £50,000 project to add solar panels to the roof of E-Space North in Littleport – helping save up to 20 tonnes of carbon dioxide every year. It is anticipated the panels could provide around 60 per cent of the power needs for the business hub, which supports start-ups, …
District Council to Install Energy-Saving Solar Panels on E-Space North Read More »
Greater Anglia can confirm that it will now be able to operate some later trains than originally planned on some routes during this Thursday’s industrial action. The additional details for Thursday 16th March are as follows: Please note that on the other Greater Anglia routes which have some services operating on Thursday all trains will …
Extra services added on some Greater Anglia routes on Thursday 16th March Read More »
Ely Rotary Club is very pleased to resurrect a concert that had to be cancelled in 2020 because of the Covid pandemic and will now take place on Saturday, 13th May. We are very fortunate to have the London Welsh Male Voice Choir, which was recently seen entertaining the crowd at the start of the …
Ely Rotary Club Charity Concert at Ely Cathedral Read More »
Ely welcomed Diss to the Cambridge Commodities Park on Saturday for their last home league game of the season, knowing a win would help then secure a fourth-place finish An early chance for Ely, as they were awarded a penalty, which Jake Alsop scores, soon after the first try of the afternoon came, with Ely …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is launching a renewed appeal for homeowners to help support people from Ukraine on the first year anniversary of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme. Since it was launched on 14th March 2022 extraordinary people from across our district have helped support more than 183 men, women and children from Ukraine fleeing …
Homeowners Asked to Help out Ukrainians on One Year Anniversary Read More »
Rail passengers in East Anglia are advised to check before they travel on 16th, 18th, 30th March and 1st April when strike action will affect Greater Anglia services. On 16th March there will be a reduced service operating on a limited number of routes between 07.00 and 19.00, with all last trains reaching their destination …
Industrial Action to Affect Greater Anglia Services on 16/18/30 March and 1 April Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is continuing to push for support for Sutton residents following the announcement of the closure of the GP practice. The Council, along with many local residents, is concerned about the impact closing the GP facility in Sutton will have on the local community. This week it has been working with partners, …
Council continues support for Sutton residents following announcement of GP closure Read More »
The Soham Benevolent association, organisers of Soham Carnival, are looking forward to bringing you their 70th Great Family Fun Day on Sunday 30th April 2023 at the Recreation Ground in Soham. From 9am until 1pm in the main arena is the renowned heavy horse show. The parade of floats commences from 1.00pm from Holmes lane in …
Soham Carnival – 70th Anniversary Great Family Fun Day Read More »
On Saturday 5th November 2022, at Cherry Hill Park, Ely, a crowd of several thousand experienced an annual firework display later described by people as “amazing” “excellent” and, for one individual, one which London on New Year’s Eve could learn a thing or two from. Organisers Ely Community Events Team (ECET) were hugely grateful to …
Record Amount Raised for Charity by Ely Fireworks Team Read More »
Ely Tigers travelled to Shelford Nomads on Saturday looking to cement their fourth place in the League, as the season draws to a close. After a bright start by the home side Ely had to endure 15 minutes of pressure deep in their own half, but it was Tigers that posted the first points on …
Residents are being invited to a special event at Ely Cathedral to showcase what local organisations are doing to help keep communities safe. The evening event is being hosted by Community Safety Partnership (CSP) – which is made up of local councils, police, fire, NHS and other local organisations – on Monday 13 March. Residents …
Ring for the King – the call that’s been made by the Central Council of Church Bell Ringers but the bell ringers of St Mary’s Church Ely needed no such prompting. Their plans for the Coronation of King Charles are well advanced. “We are very fortunate that we have a dedicated band of ringers and …
World Book Day was a big success at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy (DFPA) yesterday and this special event saw a huge range of wonderful costumes from the children’s favourite books. From Reception to Year 6, the school (which is part of Meridian Trust) had Matildas, Dumbledores, Christmasauruses and everything in between! The children delighted in …
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Older people in the district are being encouraged to start thinking now about voting in the local elections this May. This year, for the first time, residents will need to show identification when casting their votes. This can include passports, driving licenses, disabled badges and bus passes. But it is widely recognised many pensioners, especially …
Older People Encouraged to Plan Now for May Elections Read More »
A 20ft long interactive wetland mural will visit Ely Cathedral this weekend (Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th March) during its tour of the UK. Commissioned by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) and originally unveiled in Bristol on 2nd February 2023, the mural highlights this year’s World Wetland Day theme of wetland restoration. Members of …
Giant 3D Wetland Mural to Visit Ely Cathedral on UK Tour Read More »
Not to be outdone by the success of the youngsters in the recent County Championships, the Masters squad of City of Ely Swimming Club competed at the West Suffolk Masters Swimming meet at Bury St Edmunds on Sunday 26th February 2023. Top performer for Ely was Barry Schultz with 6 gold medals in the men’s …
Ely Swimmers Show that Competitive Swimming is Not Just for Children Read More »
On Thursday 9th February Margaret Clark attended an event at 11 Downing Street, London jointly organized by The Times and the Sternberg Charitable Foundation Active Life Award. Margaret was recognized as one of 5 runners up for this prestigious award as she volunteers at VCAEC for the social car scheme, and has done since 1999. …
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East Cambridgeshire District Council will be installing 24 electric vehicle charging points across its district car parks from today (Tuesday 28th February). The 7kW chargepoint units will be located at Barton Road Car Park and Newnham Street Car Park in Ely and Clay Street Car Park in Soham. The council successfully applied to the Office …
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On Saturday 4th February, we held our second Pay it Forward Day. It’s become our opportunity to give something back to the community of Ely. Vouchers for the café Marmalade and Jam and Silver Oak Coffee were left around Ely, along with bunches of daffodils and candles, all with a keepsake hearts attached to them. …
That is the message East Cambs District Council is delivering to young people this spring. Anyone aged 18 or over with UK citizenship is eligible to vote in the district elections which take place on 4th May. Voting in local elections is your chance to vote for what is important to you. By voting in …
The Kite Trust are raising funds to provide more ‘Meet and Eat’ sessions to LGBTQ+ young people and their families across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The Ely-based youth charity has a Crowdfunder open until the 1st March and a £2,500 target to reach. They’re already well over half way there with match funding provided by the …
A solemn ceremony took place during choral evensong at Ely Cathedral on Saturday 25th February as a new Standard for the City of Ely branch of the Royal British Legion was dedicated and named in honour of a 21-year-old soldier who gave his life for his country during the Second World War. Private John Unwin …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is urgently looking into the announced closure of the GP practice at Priors Field on 31st March 2023. We understand this is due to the current GPs retiring and the practice being unable to find new doctors who want to take on the surgery. While we expect to be formally notified …
Greater Anglia has joined Samaritans to remind the public that we all have the potential to be lifesavers by simply striking up a conversation, as part of the charity’s latest Small Talk Saves Lives campaign. Samaritans are relaunching their Small Talk Saves Lives campaign today to empower the public to trust their instincts and start a conversation if they …
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Well, quite a lot if February’s meeting was anything to go by! With a(n almost!) full house, welcoming more new members, Ely City WI has certainly been busy…. and we are only two months into 2023! Not only have members been actively contributing to raising awareness on the effects of climate change by showcasing crafted …
Ely Tigers faced Thurston at the Cambridge Commodities Park for their penultimate home game of the season. Tigers showed their early intent applying some early pressure in the scrum, and that early pressure sore Tigers go over for an early try from a scrum, the conversion was missed, from a Thurston scrum, the kicked clear, Ely …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has announced it will be freezing its element of Council Tax again in 2023/2024 for the tenth year running. It is the only district, county or unitary authority still in operation in the country not to have put up bills during this time. Despite the uncertain economy and rising interest rates the …
Council Freezes Council Tax for 10th Year Running Read More »
1094 Ely Squadron Royal Air Force Air Cadets celebrated our annual dining in night at the historic Monastic Barn, Kings School Ely on Friday night. Last summer, the Squadron was invited to visit Royal Air Force Lakenheath, where fifty cadets and escorting staff were treated to what can only be described as an annual summer …
The Council’s infamous cost of living bus, which has featured recently on BBC Breakfast TV, will be off the road for the next two weeks as it undergoes a new makeover. During this time residents who need to access cost of living help can still continue to do so. The community team offers advice on …
Ely’s Royal Air Force Air Cadet Squadron welcomes a new Sergeant to their ranks. Local resident Michelle Dennett-Cook is a Royal Air Force veteran who used to serve in the Air Force as an Aircraft Technician. Having left the Air Force, Michelle wanted to help her local Air Cadet unit and joined up as a …
The Mayor of Ely cut the ribbon to open the new show home at a Linden Homes location in the city. Councillor Richard Morgan declared the Pembroke show home open at a VIP ceremony on Friday 27 January at the Willow Woods development, where Vistry Group is building 258 new properties on land off Lynn …
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Here’s a report from one of Ely’s Cadet’s Anna Munday. “Wow!! I really have had a very busy weekend indeed. On Saturday, I had the amazing opportunity to go gliding and help assist to launch numerous gliders by working closely with the pilots and ground crew by supporting the Viking Glider wings on take off …
Gravel Farm Cottages comprise four stylish and luxurious self-catering properties located on a family-farm near Stretham, just five miles south of the beautiful Cathedral City of Ely in Cambridgeshire. Close to local amenities, yet delightfully rural and secluded, it is perfect for holidays, business travel, family and friend celebration weekends and mini-breaks. Dog, wheelchair and …
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Ely, Littleport and Soham are each to get a fully accessible Changing Places toilet after East Cambridgeshire District Council put in a successful bid for Government funds. The disabled toilets are special because they contain a hoist and a changing bench enabling people who need personal assistance to use the toilets or get changed without …
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