September 17, 2025 - Spotted in Ely

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF OLIVER CROMWELL’S HOUSE POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2026

Leave a Comment / Business, News, Places to Visit / By Amelia Murfitt

Oliver Cromwell’s House, one of Ely’s most iconic and historically significant landmarks, was due to close for restoration October 14th for temporary period. However, due to an unavoidable delay the work will now be postponed until Spring 2026. These works form part of an ongoing commitment to preserve and protect this nationally important site, ensuring …

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Chris Axten-Higgs New Head Teacher at Lantern Community Primary School

New Head Teacher begins at Lantern Community Primary School

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The new school year has begun with a fresh chapter at Lantern Community Primary School (LCPS) in Ely, as Mr Chris Axten-Higgs takes up the post of Head Teacher. Mr Axten-Higgs joins from Ridgefield Primary School in Cambridge, where he has served as Headteacher, leading a committed team focused on delivering high-quality education and supporting pupil wellbeing. He …

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Alzheimer’s Research UK shares dementia insights with Rotary Club of Ely

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Alzheimer’s Research UK talk at Rotary Club of Ely highlights dementia impact and prevention On Thursday 28 August, the Rotary Club of Ely welcomed Sarah Grix from Alzheimer’s Research UK to Ely Bowls Club for an insightful talk on dementia research and prevention. Dementia in the UK Sarah explained that Alzheimer’s Research UK is the …

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Residents, Jean Grimes, Pamela Maidment and Mary Chandler enjoying the planting activity at The Orchards care home, Ely

Ely care home residents share life lessons in ‘Seeds of Wisdom’ project

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Always be grateful for what you have – Ely care home residents share ‘seeds of wisdom Wise words are being shared across generations in Ely this summer thanks to a heart-warming initiative at The Orchards care home. Residents including Jean Grimes, Pamela Maidment and Mary Chandler enjoyed an afternoon in the Garden Room potting herbs …

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Day: 17 September 2025