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 all who helped to make the event such a great success – the ticket-selling venues, Louise Hulland, and Pudsey Bear, from BBC Radio Cambridgeshire for her entertaining presenting, Fireworks Crazy for the fabulous display, all of those who volunteered their services as site stewards, and Cambridge Commodities for their generous sponsorship.
Congratulations to 2nd Beaver Scout Colony for winning the Guy Competition, as judged by Mayor Richard Morgan, and who received a £100 prize for their inventive effigy.
The evening also produced a record financial return and, as in previous years, all surplus funds are destined for the benefit of the local community. ECET have identified around 20 worthy and needy causes which are now to receive the benefit of donations totalling almost £11,000.
In addition, the monies raised on this occasion have made it possible to donate a further £2500 to the Arthur Rank Hospice. On 28th January the ECET committee were welcomed at the Hospice and given a highly interesting tour by Donna Talbot, Director of Communications. There is so much being achieved by Arthur Rank, both within the Hospice itself and through the delivery of invaluable home care within the community, all of which has to be funded. The committee are both delighted and proud to have made a small difference via the Fireworks evening.
Funds still remain for more donations. Anyone wishing to be considered is invited to contact ECET at pr@ecet.org.uk Please give details about yourself, your group or organisation, and whether or not you would be looking to fund any particular project – if so, details of any funding target and amount raised so far. Priority will be given to those who have not previously benefited.
All requests will be considered at the ECET team’s forthcoming meetings, and we would expect to respond by the end of May.
Press release from Ely Community Events Team
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