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A party of 11 young rowers from Ely College were invited by the Henley Stewards to participate in the Row-Past celebrations on the River Thames as part of the Final Day of the Royal Henley Regatta, Sunday 2nd July. These included the quad pictured, comprising (l-r) Josh Le Gresley, Edward Marygold, Marcus Elliott, Jamie Barrett …
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Over the past three years, Ely College has been fostering a robust connection with the world of rowing, building a firm alliance with the local Isle of Ely Rowing Club (IOERC). This partnership has provided students with first-hand rowing experience on the River Ouse and established an ongoing pathway for those wishing to join the …
In partnership with the Isle of Ely Rowing Club (IOERC), Ely College is pleased to announce that it has been successful in securing just under three thousand pounds of funding to continue and extend the reach of its successful rowing programmes. Building on the successes of the last three years which has seen over 250 …
Isle of Ely Rowing Club would like to thank all our Ely neighbours for supporting us on Saturday at the Ely Apple Festival. By getting their “apple a day” (or two) from our bake stall and taking part in our Guess the Weight of the Cake competition, these supporters helped us raise almost £800! We …
On Wednesday 21st September, Ely College welcomed representatives from both Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs and The Boat Race Company (BRCL) for a day of workshops, competitive training exercises and inspiring conversation. The College, which is part of Meridian Trust, prides itself on extending the boundaries of learning. Principal of Ely College, Simon Warburton …
Cambridge and Oxford Boat Race Athletes Visit Ely College to Inspire Students Read More »
On Sunday, 1094 Ely Squadron were back out in the community for the second week in a row. This week the Squadron’s Civilian Committee were fund raising to support the cadets at Ely Aquafest by raising a fantastic £446.00 on the Tombola tables full of prizes donated by the Cadet’s parents. The cadets were extremely …
We are delighted to announce the five projects selected as the recipients of The Gemini Boat Race Bursary Fund: Brixton Wings, Behind Every Kick, Ely College, the Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub, and Warrington Youth Rowing. Applications for the fund, which opened in June, were received from all over the UK from a …
Gemini Boat Race Bursary supports Five Youth Projects. Read More »
Ely hosts an historic event this April – for only the second time in its 191 year history the famous university boat race will be held in Ely. Sadly none of us will be able to support the event directly as no spectators will be allowed. Let’s show our support for the event and our …
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Over this bank holiday weekend, 32 members of the Isle of Ely Rowing Club are taking part in a marathon challenge and raising money for Addenbrookes Hospital. Members that have access to thier own indoor rowing machines have volunteered to row a marathon distance over the Easter weekend. Some families are taking this on as …
Members of Isle of Ely Rowing Club brought home a fantastic 14 Gold medals from the British Rowing Indoor Championships in last Saturday. Ely’s Captain, Duncan McCulloch, congratulated all who took part and said the performances from club rowers “did us all proud”. The Indoor Championships take place each year at the 2012 Olympic velodrome …
Gold Rush for Ely at British Rowing Indoor Championships Read More »
Rowing is a sport that the English have long excelled in. Just look at the Oxford / Cambridge Boat Race that has been an event for almost every year since 1829. The Boat Race which has a worldwide viewing happens every year on the Thames but many don’t realise that in 1944 it took place …
Zac Purchase, men’s lightweight double sculls silver medalist in London 2012 and Beijing Olympic gold medalist in 2008 will be paying two inspirational visits to the Isle of Ely Rowing Club. Zac’s visits are part of a Learn to Row course for 17-25 year olds, which is funded by a grant, the £56 million National …
Olympic rower Zac Purchase to visit Isle of Ely Rowing Club Read More »