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NON-LEAGUE: Ely City hail hat-trick hero after being basement boys to boost survival hopes

Thursday, February 13, 2020 Mark Plummer
Ely City striker Harry French (left) and boss Luke McAvoy (right). Picture: DAN MASON

Boss Luke McAvoy hailed hat-trick hero Harry French after Ely City boosted their survival hopes by securing Thurlow Nunn League Premier Division success last Saturday.

NON-LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Soham Town Rangers continue league surge but fall flat in bid to reach cup final

Thursday, February 13, 2020 Mark Plummer
Cameron Watson scored the Soham Town Rangers winner in their league clash against Cambridge City. Picture: DUNCAN LAMONT

Assistant boss Erkan Okay is delighted with Soham Town Rangers' league surge - but gutted to have missed out on a cup final.

Storm Ciara: Footballing community rallies to raise nearly £1,000 in Wisbech Town fan fundraising appeal

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Daniel Mason
Storm Ciara: The extent of the damage caused to the North Stand at Wisbech Town FC. Pictures: WISBECH TOWN FC

A fundraiser to help Wisbech Town FC get back on their feet after Storm Ciara ripped through its £13,000 stand has raised nearly £1,000.

Soham Town Rangers stake their claim to win thousands from Buildbase 'transfer deal' competition

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 Daniel Mason
Soham Town Rangers have staked their claim in Buildbases £100k transfer deal competition, where they hope to receive £25,000 to help improve their Julius Martin Lane ground. Picture: SOHAM TOWN RANGERS FC

Soham Town Rangers FC have once again staked their claim to win thousands of pounds to help improve their Julius Martin Lane ground.

Video Storm Ciara: Supporters across the world urged to back Wisbech Town as £10,000 fundraising appeal launched by fan

Monday, February 10, 2020 John Elworthy
Storm Ciara: The extent of the damage caused to the North Stand at Wisbech Town FC. Pictures: WISBECH TOWN FC

The footballing community is rallying behind Wisbech Town FC to help them back on their feet after Storm Ciara ripped through their £13,000 stand.

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Ely rowing club welcome new members at regional tournament

Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Daniel Mason
The Isle of Ely crew with Teresa Aslett as cox competing in the Charles Stanley Cup. Picture: ANDY COCKAYNE

Isle of Ely Rowing Club were one of three eastern region clubs to welcome novice rowers as part of a drive to encourage more people into the sport.

HORSE RACING: Drama and awards aplenty at final Cottenham point-to-point meeting

Monday, February 10, 2020 Gary Malkin
Bomnay Moonstone with Archie Gubb and Little Galway Girl with Zak Kent. Picture: GARY MALKIN

The final meeting of the Cottenham point-to-point season was held in front of a modest crowd in sunny conditions.

CYCLING: Strong displays from Ely & District Cycling Club as season draws to a close

Thursday, January 30, 2020 Daniel Mason
Tom Lewis cornering hard in the under 14s race. Picture: MARTIN LEWIS

The penultimate round of racing for Ely & District Cycling Club saw riders travel to Milton Country Park on Sunday.

BOWLS: A world title and a near miss for City of Ely star Greg Harlow

Thursday, January 23, 2020 Mark Plummer
Greg Harlow (second right) and partner Nick Brett (second left) with their Open Pairs trophies at the World Indoor Championships. They are pictured with Richard Potter (left), Judy Potter (centre) and Stephen Lowe, from sponsors Just (right). Picture: DOM HEMP

City of Ely star Greg Harlow celebrated world glory . . . then missed out on another title just 24 hours later.

SWIMMING: City of Ely swimmers produce excellent displays to start New Year in style

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Kate Millard
City of Ely Swimming Club claimed 67 medals and over 150 personal best times at the London Aquatic Centre. Picture: KATE MILLARD

City of Ely Swimming Club are celebrating an amazing start to 2020 after being crowned top visiting club at the Borough of Waltham Forest Swimming Club's New Year Meet at the London Aquatic Centre.

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