Christmas

The Little Downham Women's Institute Christmas cooks in 1968.

GALLERY: Looking back on Christmas in East Cambridgeshire from 1920s-80s

Aldi is offering shoppers in Cambridgeshire a chance to nominate their unsung heroes.

Aldi is offering shoppers in Cambridgeshire a chance to nominate their unsung heroes.

Aldi's Cambridgeshire shoppers have chance to nominate someone special

The Rotary Club Santa Collection starts in December.

The Rotary Club Santa Collection starts in December.

Details of this year's Ely Santa routes

Around a fifth of people in Cambridgeshire are cancelling Christmas due to the costs, and fears over the cost of living crisis.

Around a fifth of people in Cambridgeshire are cancelling Christmas due to the costs, and fears over the cost of living crisis.

Christmas is cancelled for one in five across the county says survey

We would love to hear about your Christmas events.

We would love to hear about your Christmas events.

Christmas Event

Ely St John's festive fair to take place this weekend

Thurlow Nunn Standen in Littleport to host Christmas event

Thurlow Nunn Standen in Littleport to host Christmas event

Christmas Event

Celebration to mark 150 years of historic Fenland business

Dame Dolly visited the Viva Shop in Soham.

Dame Dolly visited the Viva Shop in Soham.

Panto dame visits charity shop in Soham

Royal Papworth Charity team celebrate their 30th anniversary

Royal Papworth Charity team celebrate their 30th anniversary

Christmas Event

Festive concert returns to Ely Cathedral this winter

John Waller and Cate Williams at the event.

John Waller and Cate Williams at the event.

Care home residents enjoyed Candlelight event at Cathedral

Festive fun at primary school with Christmas events

Festive fun at primary school with Christmas events

School celebrates Christmas with series of festive events

Ely’s Mayor, Chris Phillips, and the Mayoress, Mary Rone visited the Toy Bank on Friday. They’re pictured with Santa and volunteer helpers wearing their Santa’s Elves t-shirts.

Ely’s Mayor, Chris Phillips, and the Mayoress, Mary Rone visited the Toy Bank on Friday. They’re pictured with Santa and volunteer helpers wearing their Santa’s Elves t-shirts.

'We bring a smile to people's faces' - Third annual Ely Toy Bank a success

About 50 Christingles were prepared during the event

About 50 Christingles were prepared during the event

Packed Witchford church throws Christingle service

Santa and some of the team who’ve been sorting gifts donated to the Toy Bank.

Santa and some of the team who’ve been sorting gifts donated to the Toy Bank.

'The response is amazing' - Ely Toy Bank gearing up for busy opening days

40 presents have been donated so far

40 presents have been donated so far

Christmas Cheer

Ely care home launches Wishing Tree to spread festive cheer

Toy drive launched to ensure every child gets a present this Christmas

Toy drive launched to ensure every child gets a present this Christmas

Toy drive launched to ensure every child has Christmas present

Father Christmas paid a visit to the care home too

Father Christmas paid a visit to the care home too

Community contribution

Christmas fete brings community together at care home

The event was held on Saturday which was St Andrew's Day.

The event was held on Saturday which was St Andrew's Day.

Christmas Event

Star shines brightly at village church

We would love to hear from you.

We would love to hear from you.

Christmas Events

Christmas charity event in Fordham

The City of Ely Council said this year's tree was

The City of Ely Council said this year's tree was

Christmas tree in centre of Ely is replaced after public outcry

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

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

Christmas Lights

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