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Though the Haunted season has since passed and thoughts turn to Christmas, that didn’t stop the specters of history from appearing before a sold out audience at Ely’s Sessions House on 10th November, when three trials were recreated in the very court room in which they were first heard. In a first of its kind …
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 …
With a proud history of taking action to protect the environment, the WI is a founding member of The Climate Coalition; protecting what we love from Climate Change and lobbying politicians to prioritise tackling the issue. Our climate is changing as a direct result of human activity, and the impacts of climate change are already …
Ely City’s WI did something they’re becoming a bit renowned for to mark Remembrance Day this year. A stunning display outside the old Courthouse and also on the railings of the Market Square features a countless number of handmade poppies to honour the fallen. The touching memorial is yet another offering from the group’s members …
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Students from Ely College have had their day in court thanks to a new initiative being “trialed” by the East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership. The light-hearted awareness-raising event at the former Ely Magistrates’ Court used role play to talk about serious issues such as knife-crime and county lines. It also gave young people the opportunity …
Ely City Women’s Institute members have been out in force to decorate Ely in honour of Her Majesty, The Queen becoming the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. The planning, preparation and work behind the scenes has been in the making since 2021 and members have been busing crocheting, making pom poms, creating …
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The Ely Museum team welcome Father Christmas to Ely Sessions House this year on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December. The much-loved, traditional Father Christmas will join the team at Ely Museum at the Sessions House for one year only while the Old Gaol is closed for redevelopment. Visit Father Christmas in the Ely Sessions …
Visit Oliver Cromwell’s House at dusk and venture into the “haunted” bedroom – if you dare! The famous Ely landmark is one of 10 opening their doors to the public free of charge this weekend as part of National Heritage Weekend. From September 9 to 11, people will be able to enjoy a number of …
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