Christmas

Christmas Lights

Fortnight to go Before Launch of Christmas at Wimpole with Dazzling new Light Artworks

Christmas at Wimpole: New light attraction for 2024

The shoebox appeal is running until December 15

The shoebox appeal is running until December 15

CHS Group launches annual Shoebox Appeal to bring Christmas cheer to young people

Cinderella comes to The Maltings this festive season from December 9 until January 2.

Cinderella comes to The Maltings this festive season from December 9 until January 2.

Check out out half-term What's On Guide

Wanna-Be Santas have turned up for a training course today to learn how to put the Ho Ho Ho in Christmas. .

Wanna-Be Santas have turned up for a training course today to learn how to put the Ho Ho Ho in Christmas. .

Santas learn how to put the Ho Ho Ho into Christmas

Remember the year? This was 2016

Remember the year? This was 2016

Cost, health and safety and policing prompt end of lights switch-on

Ely Christmas Lights Switch on 2015

Ely Christmas Lights Switch on 2015

Council axes Christmas lights extravaganza

Isaac Stanmore (Wishy Washy) and Matt Crosby (Widow Twankey) in Cambridge Arts Theatre pantomime Aladdin

Isaac Stanmore (Wishy Washy) and Matt Crosby (Widow Twankey) in Cambridge Arts Theatre pantomime Aladdin

Cambridge panto audiences raise £14k for charitable causes

The Hon. Frances Stanley DL (chairperson), Penny Nicoll (committee member), The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, Wendy Milbank, Jen Gates (volunteer coordinator at Racing Welfare)

The Hon. Frances Stanley DL (chairperson), Penny Nicoll (committee member), The Rt Hon Matt Hancock MP, Wendy Milbank, Jen Gates (volunteer coordinator at Racing Welfare)

Charity Fundraiser

East Anglia's biggest Christmas Fair raises £57,000 for local charities

Road closed due to flooding, Sutton Gault, Ely Tuesday 28 December 2021.

Road closed due to flooding, Sutton Gault, Ely Tuesday 28 December 2021.

Flooding forces closure of Cambridgeshire road

The Salvation Army, Wisbech, making a difference at Christmas. Volunteers packing 114 Christmas hampers

The Salvation Army, Wisbech, making a difference at Christmas. Volunteers packing 114 Christmas hampers

Salvation Army delivers 114 hampers to the most needy

St Ives Methodist Church held a “dog nativity” performance.

St Ives Methodist Church held a “dog nativity” performance.

Dogs take on leading roles in unique Christmas nativity

Motorbikes as far as they eye could see along Hills Road in Cambridge on their way to Addenbrooke's Hospital for the Christmas Toy Run

Motorbikes as far as they eye could see along Hills Road in Cambridge on their way to Addenbrooke's Hospital for the Christmas Toy Run

Addenbrooke's Hospital

In pictures: Hundreds of bikers in Addenbrooke's Christmas toy run

A female cocker spaniel and her seven puppies were removed from a shipping container in Buckinghamshire in October. The were taken to Block Fen Animal Centre and have all found new homes.

A female cocker spaniel and her seven puppies were removed from a shipping container in Buckinghamshire in October. The were taken to Block Fen Animal Centre and have all found new homes.

Family of abandoned spaniels find new homes in time for Christmas

Block Fen Animal Centre is hoping for a 'Christmas miracle' to find home for these long stay pets in the New Year.

Block Fen Animal Centre is hoping for a 'Christmas miracle' to find home for these long stay pets in the New Year.

RSPCA hoping for ‘Christmas miracle’ to find homes for pets in New Year

King's Ely’s new King’s, Queen’s and International Scholars were formally admitted during a choral Evensong at Ely Cathedral

King's Ely’s new King’s, Queen’s and International Scholars were formally admitted during a choral Evensong at Ely Cathedral

New scholars installed during Choral Evensong

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that Christmas can go ahead without introducing any new restrictions.

Christmas can go ahead without new restrictions, Boris Johnson confirms

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This will be the second Christmas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How is Omicron affecting your Christmas plans? Take our survey

KD Theatre perform their Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Maltings in Ely on December 16.

KD Theatre perform their Christmas pantomime Sleeping Beauty at The Maltings in Ely on December 16.

Panto in a pandemic: Show goes on as director transforms into dame

Get jabbed, boosted, and test regularly

Get jabbed, boosted, and test regularly

Help 'Sleigh Covid' this Christmas

Children at The Lantern Primary School in Ely brought the Christmas Nativity story to life on stage.

Children at The Lantern Primary School in Ely brought the Christmas Nativity story to life on stage.

School children bring Christmas nativity story to life on stage

Legally, puppies can enter the UK 21 days after a valid Rabies vaccination and they must be at least 15 weeks old at the time of entry for the vaccination to be effective.

Legally, puppies can enter the UK 21 days after a valid Rabies vaccination and they must be at least 15 weeks old at the time of entry for the vaccination to be effective.

Cambridgeshire County Council

Trading Standards warn of buying a puppy from abroad this festive season

Linden Homes has donated £250 to Sutton Parish Council towards the cost of 30 solar-powered hanging Christmas tree baskets.

Linden Homes has donated £250 to Sutton Parish Council towards the cost of 30 solar-powered hanging Christmas tree baskets.

Housebuilder donates £250 towards village’s Christmas lights

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

You don't have long left to get your parcels delivered by Christmas Day.

From Amazon to ASOS: When are the last delivery dates before Christmas?

The fair was held in the grounds of The Crown Inn where children were able to meet Santa at his winter wonderland.

The fair was held in the grounds of The Crown Inn where children were able to meet Santa at his winter wonderland.

Bikers’ ‘very pleased’ with Christmas fair turnout

Local Ely hero, Daisy Smith (inset) turned the Christmas lights on at The Orchards care home in Ely during 'a December to remember' on December 8.

Local Ely hero, Daisy Smith (inset) turned the Christmas lights on at The Orchards care home in Ely during 'a December to remember' on December 8.

Care home honours local hero at Christmas event

Father Christmas is visiting Ely Museum this weekend (December 11-12).

Father Christmas is visiting Ely Museum this weekend (December 11-12).

Visit Father Christmas at museum this weekend

A2BTaxiCabs in Ely has introduced 'hangover recovery kits' for anyone travelling back from the work Christmas party.

A2BTaxiCabs in Ely has introduced 'hangover recovery kits' for anyone travelling back from the work Christmas party.

Taxi firm introduce ‘hangover recovery kits’ during Christmas party season

Therapy Dogs Nationwide visited Waitrose in Ely on December 4.

Therapy Dogs Nationwide visited Waitrose in Ely on December 4.

Therapy dogs' ‘meet and greet’ in Ely raises £130 for charity

The Maltings was host to Ely's Yule Pagan and Alternative Fayre on December 4.

The Maltings was host to Ely's Yule Pagan and Alternative Fayre on December 4.

Crowds enjoy all on offer at city’s yule pagan and alternative fayre

Father Christmas and his elf visited Prickwillow engine Museum in Ely on Sunday (December 5).

Father Christmas and his elf visited Prickwillow engine Museum in Ely on Sunday (December 5).

Father Christmas and his elf visit engine museum

Ruth Marley from Re-Imagine Witchford made this eco craft pack.

Ruth Marley from Re-Imagine Witchford made this eco craft pack.

Christmas kindness cabin almost open for foodbank donations

The Littleport Players presented panto at its best last weekend, with four spectacular performances of Cinderella. The cast is pictured in costume with Sheila Goodall and Karen Booth (centre).

The Littleport Players presented panto at its best last weekend, with four spectacular performances of Cinderella. The cast is pictured in costume with Sheila Goodall and Karen Booth (centre).

Cinderella makes a comeback thanks to Players' Christmas pantomime

The Magical Christmas Elf is at The Secret Garden in Wisbech from December 18-24.

The Magical Christmas Elf is at The Secret Garden in Wisbech from December 18-24.

9 shows you won’t want to miss this Christmas

A Christmas market (File photo)

A Christmas market (File photo)

Linton has festive fun lined up at annual Christmas market

Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer arrived at a disused phone box in Prickwillow on December 1.

Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer arrived at a disused phone box in Prickwillow on December 1.

Rudolph the red phone box reindeer arrives in village

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

Royal Mail has released its last posting dates before Christmas 2021.

When are Royal Mail's last posting dates for Christmas 2021?

A Christmas lights trail has been opened at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire.

A Christmas lights trail has been opened at Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire.

Christmas at Wimpole illuminated trail sparks into life as countdown begins

Ely Museum welcomed the Polish Community school for a morning of festive fun on November 27.

Ely Museum welcomed the Polish Community school for a morning of festive fun on November 27.

Ely Museum welcomes Polish students for morning of festivities

A total of 699 drink and drug related arrests have been made in Cambridgeshire so far this year, with 792 in 2020. This photo is for illustrative purposes only.

A total of 699 drink and drug related arrests have been made in Cambridgeshire so far this year, with 792 in 2020. This photo is for illustrative purposes only.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Police warn motorists of drink and drug driving risks ahead of Christmas

Visitors attended Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely on November 28 for its first ever 'Christmas shopping in Ely' event.

Visitors attended Oliver Cromwell's House in Ely on November 28 for its first ever 'Christmas shopping in Ely' event.

1,800 enjoy free Christmas day out at Ely’s ‘hidden gem’

Father Christmas is visiting Prickwillow Engine Museum in Ely this weekend (Sunday December 5).

Father Christmas is visiting Prickwillow Engine Museum in Ely this weekend (Sunday December 5).

Visit Father Christmas at engine museum this weekend

The cast of Cambridge Arts Theatre's family pantomime Aladdin.

The cast of Cambridge Arts Theatre's family pantomime Aladdin.

Meet the cast of Cambridge Arts Theatre's family pantomime Aladdin

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

A number of retailers will reward its staff for their hard work during the pandemic with Boxing Day off work.

Which of the major shops are staying closed this Boxing Day?

This year’s Christmas event at March Town Hall by Moonshot Performance Company is 'The Last Panto in March' showing on December 18-19.

This year’s Christmas event at March Town Hall by Moonshot Performance Company is 'The Last Panto in March' showing on December 18-19.

13 great events to choose from as we head up to Christmas

Festive spirit alive and well at Ben Burgess of Coates

Festive spirit alive and well at Ben Burgess of Coates

Santa's magical, mystery arrival in the Fens on a tractor

Father Christmas will be out and about touring the streets of Ely again this year, after a shortened version due to Covid-19 last year.

Father Christmas will be out and about touring the streets of Ely again this year, after a shortened version due to Covid-19 last year.

Ely Rotary Club back with annual Christmas collection

Will Cambridgeshire have a white Christmas in 2021? Pictured is Ely Cathedral in a winter wonderland. Picture; SARA FOOTER

Will Cambridgeshire have a white Christmas in 2021? Pictured is Ely Cathedral in a winter wonderland. Picture; SARA FOOTER

Will we have a white Christmas in Cambridgeshire this year?

Citizens Advice West (CAWS) will receive more than £46,000 over the next two years from East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Citizens Advice West (CAWS) will receive more than £46,000 over the next two years from East Cambridgeshire District Council.

Citizens Advice share tips on how to manage money this Christmas

Seeing double in Wisbech - a dash of the traditional, a touch of the modern as Christmas approaches

Seeing double in Wisbech - a dash of the traditional, a touch of the modern as Christmas approaches

You hope for a silver lining - and this wondrous tree is it

CHS Group has launched its annual shoebox appeal to help vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire, including Fenland and East Cambs, this Christmas.

CHS Group has launched its annual shoebox appeal to help vulnerable people in Cambridgeshire, including Fenland and East Cambs, this Christmas.

Shoebox appeal launched in bid to help most vulnerable this Christmas

Holy Trinity, Haddenham

Holy Trinity, Haddenham

LETTERS: Church appeal, balloon race, museum Santa and Blunt speaking!

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

A Littleport home has once again been covered in Christmas lights to raise funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Inset is last year's display.

Family returns to paint smiles on faces with Christmas lights

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Tesco will keep its larger stores open for 24 hours a day between Monday, December 20 and Friday, December 24

Supermarkets reveal Christmas opening hours

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular truly lives up to its name. The cast are pictured performing 'Be My Guest'

The Thursford Christmas Spectacular truly lives up to its name. The cast are pictured performing 'Be My Guest'

Thursford Christmas Spectacular truly lives up to its name