March 2025
MEMORIAL TO VICTIMS OF WWII AIR CRASH
The unveiling ceremony was attended by the Deputy Lieutenant, Col. Roger Herriott OBE, Mayor & Mayoress of Ely, Rev Canon Jeremy James, members of the victims families who unveiled the plaque, representatives of USAAF who laid a wreath, Royal British Legion, Ely City Military Band and about 50 villagers.
Thanks go to Dave Ballard and Urban Builder who helped install the plaque and to those generous people who made donations or helped to raise the necessary money.
Further information is recorded on the Prickwillow Facebook page and the Ely Standard article at https://www.elystandard.co.uk/news/24925288.prickwillow-plane-crash-victims-commemorated-memorial/
PROPOSED ABOLITION OF DISTRICT AND COUNTY COUNCILS
East Cambs residents are being asked to have their say on plans to abolish district and county councils.
Under government proposals all district and county councils are to be merged into unitary authorities serving populations of around half a million.
In East Cambridgeshire it means the district council which currently serves a population of around 90,000 will be absorbed into a larger authority.
The council is asking residents to complete a short “Have Your Say East Cambs” survey. It asks residents how much they value current services offered by the district council. Results will be used to help formulate an outline proposal for creating a new unitary authority, which all councils have been asked to submit to government by 21 March.
To complete the survey go to https://eastcambs.gov.uk/press-releases/2025/have-your-say-east-cambs.
ELY CATHEDRAL EXHIBITION
‘He Who Was, and Is, and Is To Come’
March 12th – April 23rd in the South Transept
This three part exhibition by local Prickwillow artist, Virginia Mull, comprises 23 years of prayerful study, research and execution. Depicting Christ’s Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Jesus’ Return, the paintings are further enhanced with accessories to give a fuller dimension to the narrative. Notes on the research are available to read at the exhibition.
Entry is included with Cathedral Visitor Ticket or Free Pass to locals in CB7 and CB6 areas (you will need to provide proof of postcode for the latter).
ACOUSTIC MUSIC AT THE PUMP
3rd Monday of the month at Prickwillow Drainage Museum from 7.30pm-10.00pm
Free entry, although donations always accepted. Raffle and free parking.
Bring your own guitar or other instrument and join in or just watch.
Tea/coffee, soft drinks and snacks available or bring your own alcoholic drinks.
ANNOUNCED ROADWORKS
B1104 Prickwillow Road, Soham – Mar 03-05 with stop/go boards.
Mildenhall Road – Mar 10-13 with traffic signals.
B1382 Prickwillow Road, Ely – Feb 24-May 12 with multi-way signals
PV CIC MEETING DATES 2025
All meetings are held in the Village Hall and start at 8.00pm.
March 18
May 06
July 08
September 16
AGM Tuesday November 11 2025 (7.30pm) followed by Committee meeting