It is officially autumn and it’s the time of year when we are dazzled by the kaleidoscope of colour and beauty of trees in our nation’s woodlands. But have you ever wondered why they change colours? Forestry England explains. For trees to grow, they need sunlight, nutrients, and water. The nutrients and water come from the soil. The sunlight is…

How wonderful to see the return of Ely Sinfonia to Ely Cathedral to give a live concert. It didn’t disappoint either – far from it, this magnificent orchestra, under the baton of Steve Bingham, positively shone. With the addition of the brilliant soloist, Philippa Mo, and the amazing composer, Colin Riley, the programme was spell-binding.   The…

Macbeth By William Shakespeare King's School, Ely 22 June By: The Lord Chamberlain's Men The Old Palace gardens in Ely reproduced the dark magic of Shakespeare's Scottish Play for a hundred or so theatregoers who had escaped the Euro 2020 football glut. Despite a chill northeasterly wind the sun shone from the west as it descended to a…

For nearly a century Percy Hunter’s fleet has been recognised as having the finest sailing yachts on the Norfolk Broads. Their designer had a rare genius, and now they are back for hire as the wetlands of Norfolk open up. By John Giles and family Sailing a Broads classic sailing boat is for many the essence of sailing on the Norfolk Broads.…