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British soul singer Heather Small (The Voice of M People) will perform live with her full band inside the stunning Ely Cathedral on Saturday 16 August. Doors open at 7pm with Heather taking the stage at 8:50pm. Expect an unforgettable evening of soul classics in a seated venue with a fully stocked bar. Tickets…

Budding young writers can join storyteller and author Chip Colquhoun for this lively session on Friday 15 August from 10:30am – 12:30pm. With heroes from Cambridgeshire folklore as inspiration, children aged 8–12 will learn the secrets of great storytelling in a fun, supportive environment. Tickets are £15 and include free museum admission for one…

A delightful children’s craft workshop inspired by Peter Pan, perfect for little hands and big imaginations. Suitable for ages 8–11, this creative session guides children through making their very own moving, snapping Tick Tock Crocodile. Join the fun on Thursday 14 August from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Tickets are £9 per child, including materials; accompanying…

Prehistoric giants stomp onto the sand at The Beach on Saturday 9 August, 11am – 4pm. Walk among life size dinosaurs, join a fossil digging adventure and snap photos with a T‑Rex. The experience is free with your beach entry fee, so grab a bucket and spade for a Jurassic day by the lake.…

Sample five distinctive whiskies from the USA and Canada at The Yard on Friday 8 August from 6:30pm. The expert‑led tasting introduces bourbon, rye and lesser‑known spirits, paired with nibbles. At £32.50 per person, it’s perfect for whisky lovers wanting to widen their palate. Numbers are limited, so book early and savour the journey.

Vintage wheels take over the Cathedral grounds on Saturday  2  August from 10am – 4pm. Admire 100+ lovingly restored cars from pre‑war gems to 20th‑century classics. Chat with proud owners, vote for your favourite, and watch the mayor award rosettes to the crowd picks. Free entry for all ages.

Four days of classic, blues and progressive rock are set to shake the Fens as the Cambridge Rock Festival returns from Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August. Up to 76 bands will play across three stages, with real ales, food stalls and a friendly family vibe on site. Camping is available. Let the good times rock’n’roll!

Threads through the Bible The textile exhibition, depicting stories from the Bible, which has taken 10 years to stitch, is on display at Ely Cathedral.‘Threads through the Bible’ is an astonishing and visually inspiring exhibition of textile art and possibly the largest ever of its kind created by a single person. This spectacular trilogy…

Ely Runners meet for training every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 7pm and most Sundays at 9am outside the Paradise Centre, Ely. Evening training runs are varied and enjoyable, with two all-ability training groups on a Tuesday and three on a Thursday. Ely Runners was formed in 1985 and now has over 300 members. Since then,…

Miniature Kingdoms Ltd. in Ely is a tabletop wargaming shop offering a wide range of miniatures, terrain, paints, brushes, and rulebooks. It’s located at 10 St Thomas’ Place, Ely, CB7 4EX, and you can reach them at 07851 295897 https://miniaturekingdoms.co.uk/ Welcome to Miniature Kingdoms, a local East Anglia store for tabletop gaming! Founded by…