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Highfield Ely special school could soon achieve 'outstanding' Ofsted rating
A special educational needs school in Ely could soon be 'outstanding', according to Ofsted inspectors. Highfield Ely Academy, which is currently rated by Ofsted as ‘good’, was visited for an ungraded (section 8) inspection in May. Inspectors
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Community news from groups and organisations in Soham
Yvonne Long gives us her weekly report from Soham community groups. Community Group On the morning of Monday, June 17, members of the Monday Club got together once again at The Causeway Centre. On arrival they were welcomed by the volunteers
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Ely pub to host rum and tequila festival this Friday
An Ely pub is hosting a rum and tequila festival on Friday June 28. Taking place at The Royal Standard, on Forehill, there will be the best of the Caribbean, Mexico, UK and beyond from 3pm to 11.30pm. There will be more than 50 rums,
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Ely schoolboys reach summit of Scafell Pike in climb dedicated to friend
Two Ely schoolboys climbed to the summit of Scafell Pike last weekend in memory of their friend Janet Rogers who recently passed away from cancer in 2022. Adam and Elliot Brennand from the Lantern Community Primary School scaled the tallest mountain
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Ely Vikings players represent county at annual England Korfball tournament
Six players from Ely Vikings Korfball Club were selected to compete the annual England Korfball senior inter-area tournament last week. Sam Oakhill, Madison Ford, Wes Jordan, Elena Fraser and Charlotte Marsh were all selected for Cambridgeshire
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Bishop of Ely's garden hosts summer party fundraiser for Mothers' Union
A summer garden party was held in the Bishop of Ely’s Garden raising funds for Mothers’ Union projects locally and worldwide. Members and guests enjoyed the sunny weather and refreshments in the beautiful surroundings while listening to entertainment