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Ian McKendrick has been someone we have all known for many years. I first met him at Star Radio when he presented to Business Show on a Sunday with Mark Peters and he has always shown kindness and compassion to any guest, offering advice on a wide range of various topics from business to social …
When we were sent a Community Star nomination for Cathy Wright, the manager of Foodbank, we were thrilled and leapt into action. Spotted in Ely has been a very keen supporter of this amazing lady for a long time. The Foodbank in Ely has now been running for 7 years and without this incredibly compassionate …
During Turing House’s Assembly on Friday, Mark Cooney from Spotted in Ely surprised Kenzie Neal and Wesley Santos with a Community Star for their most amazing Random Act of Kindness. On the 8th November, Spotted in Ely got a message that warmed the hearts of the team. It read: “Sat in Prezzo and just witnessed …
Compassionate Shining Examples – Wesley and Kenzie from Ely College. Read More »
KD Theatre Productions return to The Maltings for their 7th Consecutive year, with this years’ spectacular pantomime adventure ‘Dick Whittington.’ Ely’s Pantomime Favourite, the hilarious Terry Gauci returns as Dame Sarah Sweet Tooth alongside a host of Ely pantomime favourites! Terry has become a firm favourite with Ely Audiences and it just wouldn’t be Christmas …
Nominated months ago, newlyweds Les & Verity Wilson have been presented with a Spotted in Ely Community Star this weekend to thank them for their voluntary services to the Veterans and Serving Members of Her Majesties Armed Forces by Vice Lord-Lieutenant Richard Barnwell. The Lord-Lieutenant was in Ely this weekend to oversee the Remembrance Parade …
Les & Verity Wilson – 2 Wonderful Community Stars Read More »
Press Release by East Cambridgeshire District Council The former Ministry of Defence estate in Ely is back in use this week after standing derelict for seven years. The first four houses of 18 in stage one of the refurbishment phase have been released on to the open market after the site was bought by East …
MOD Homes Welcome First Residents in Seven Years Read More »
Pupils and staff at Lantern Community Primary School have lots of extra space to play and learn after the opening of a new playground and sports field. The Ely primary school, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), has settled into the new academic year with a brand-new playground which was built on the …
Pupils delight at Lantern Community Primary School’s new playground facilities Read More »
A council has continued its crackdown on single-use plastics by rolling out a reusable bottle and cup scheme. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) has teamed up with East Cambs Street Scene to provide all of their employees and elected members with a water bottle and coffee cup. All reusable water bottles and coffee cups were …
Reusable bottles and coffee cups for all at the council Read More »
NEWS EXCLUSIVE FOR ELY It has been confirmed today that Kings Ely has sold a former boarding on St Mary’s Street in Ely. Chief Operating Officer of King’s Ely, Mark Hart said in a statement, “We can confirm the sale of a former boarding house at 24, St Mary’s Street, Ely as part of the ongoing strategic consolidation and …
Archer & Gaher AdventuresYour Local Independent Tour Operator If you were to ask 100 people their top ten holiday destinations, you’d expect to find some similarities, wouldn’t you. But why? The world so big and we are so different that we should be able to travel on our globetrotting expeditions and never bump into each …
Find Your Perfect Holiday with Archer & Gaher Adventures Read More »
Spotted in Ely each month takes 200-300 hours of work to keep updated with new fresh content, visits, event calendar control, subscriptions to web apps and various other costs. We need your help to keep the service going with us working on it full-time. Yes, we could ease off but then content like the event …
Morris Dancers from across the UK descended into the City of Ely on Saturday to carry out their annual parade which drew hundreds of locals for the colourful and delightful dancing and music. The parade, part of the Ely Folk Festival almost didn’t happen when a call from a small group of people asked for …
The Morris Parade of 2019 is a Local Success Story Read More »
Ely lost one of its treasures 10 days ago when the death of Garfield AKA Mr Sainsbury’s was announced. In a post dated July 2nd on his Facebook page which has more than 6,000 followers, it said, “With great sadness, we have to report that Garfield died a short while ago. He was hit by …
Garfield’s Memorial Fund hits 100 Supporters and roars through £1000 Read More »
An appeal has been requested by the Robins to find a new catering team at the Unwin Ground. In their appeal, they ask for “Caterers required to provide players & match day officials with after match food. The club is seeking interested parties to provide players and officials with after matchday food. There may be …
Could you be the next Matchday Caterer for Ely City Football Club? Read More »
In the world of climate change, we are all looking to do more to help the environment. Today, we are please to announce a new Interactive Recycle Map for East Cambridgeshire here on the Spotted in Ely website. All of the data was collected the group associated with us, Eco Ely. With products ranging from …
East Cambridgeshire District Council has sent out a joint press release to say that the threatened Folk Festival Parade will go ahead on its normal route following a meeting between the organisers and officers of the council today. In a press release, East Cambs said, “Following a very successful meeting between the council and Ely …
The Folk Festival Parade WILL Take Place As Per Tradition Read More »
Press Release by Cambridgeshire County Council PEOPLE intending to travel to Cambridge for The Big Weekend or to visit the city centre on Saturday 6 July are being urged to leave their car at home and walk or cycle to the event – or use public transport, including the park and ride. The Big Weekend, …
Being locked in a strange room with your friends, filled with unusual items and locked boxes looking for a way out might seem a strange way to spend time together but interest in this activity is on the rise. Steve Blake runs these kinds of activities across East Anglia and explains what an escape room …
On Friday the 21st June Déanta UK officially broke ground for an extension to their HQ facility at Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely. Lucy Frazer MP for South East Cambridgeshire attended a reception to mark the occasion with the Déanta team. This event marks significant progress for Déanta, who are currently experiencing rapid growth. The …
Deanta UK Continues Expansion at Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely Read More »
EAST CAMBS DISTRICT COUNCIL CONFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO BRING THE EMPTY HOMES AT THE MOD SITE IN ELY BACK INTO USE AT AN EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING ON WEDNESDAY LAST WEEK The plans of East Cambridgeshire District Council to bring the 88 empty properties at the MoD site in Ely back into use were thrown into …
The British Asian actor best known as Tamwar Massod on Eastenders is playing the lead in a new big-budget film “Yesterday” by Danny Boyle, out this Summer. Born in Cambridgeshire, Himesh heard about the campaign to Save Ely Cinema through his local connections and is keen to lend his support. ‘I’ve visited Ely several times …
Boost for ‘Save Ely Cinema’ campaign from ‘Yesterday’ film star Himesh Patel Read More »
Ely has a very strong independent shopping culture but even our long-established brands have to move on. Duck Egg Blue Interiors on Forehill today announced they are closing their shop in Ely but it’s not the end for their business as they expand into pasture new. No sooner was this announced than we found Thyme …
As one era ends in Ely, a new one begins as one shop closes and another opens Read More »
This Friday sees the long-awaited occasion of the year – National Fish & Chip Day – giving you the chance to celebrate our favourite dish and the quality work that has gone into making it the national staple that it is today. Friday 7th June 2019 is National Fish & Chip Day’s fourth year, bringing together …
How will you celebrate National Fish & Chip Day? Read More »
An official opening event for Haddenham Skatepark, which is located on Haddenham Recreation Field was held on Saturday 1st June. David Lyon, who had been Chairman of Haddenham Parish Council and the project manager whilst the skatepark was being developed and built had been invited to carry out the official opening duties. He said the …
Ely On-Par Fireworks working alongside Spotted in Ely are sponsoring the prizes for this year’s Babylon Selected Summer Open Exhibition. Deadline for entries is Friday 14 June. Caroline Cawley, Gallery Director said ‘Open to amateur and professional artists over 16 our annual exhibition transforms the riverside gallery, filling our space with contemporary artwork hung floor …
Prizes announced for Babylon ARTS Summer Open Exhibition Read More »
Today, we presented in a surprise assembly at St Mary’s School on High Barns in Ely another Community Star to 9 year old Ellee Mae Handscomb. Ellee is a prolific fundraiser for ACT – Addenbrookes Charitable Trust, where she was hospitalised for a long time at a very early age and continues to be cared …
No 35 Forehill is home to a Spa, a range of lifestyle counselling services and a vibrant vegan and gluten-free Café. We currently have 2 rooms available to rent on a regular basis for 4-hour periods. If you are a Nutritionist, provide Holistic Treatments or have skills that would complement our current services including GP/Menopause …
Lifestyle Counselling Rooms available in Central Location Read More »
Elections this year threw a spanner in the works and so a new Mayor-elect needed to be chosen. But with so little time and many new councillors not experienced enough, Mike Rouse was nominated, seconded and elected to take the top city role for a second-year running. Before the selection process however, the standing down …
Owner of Spotted in Ely today announced the launch of his new taxi company, Ely Business Travel. Specialising in longer journeys, for business and holidays, the pre-booking private hire firm is registered in East Cambridgeshire and will pride itself on providing luxury, smart and professional service to its customers. Mark Cooney said “Spotted in Ely …
FUN and frolics – with a large splattering of powder paint – have raised more than £2,000 for King’s Ely’s two school charities. Hundreds of students, staff, families and friends of King’s Ely came together on New Field for Osfest – an annual summer fete style fundraising event organised by the boys in Osmond …
King’s Ely’s Osfest and Colour Run swell charities’ coffers by over £2,000 Read More »
Ely has a large selection of restaurants but the newest one gives you a taste of the seaside by the river. The Red Herring, owned by TLC Inns opened officially yesterday after a weekend of successful soft launches and oh how the weather tested them. We were invited to see the new restaurant alongside the …
Last year we played an April Fools in which many fell for, if only for a short while, where we added a poorly designed Nando’s logo on to the side of the once empty unit at Ely’s Leisure Village. Well now that logo exists and Nando’s is opening to the excitement of many residents in …
Sorry for the April Fool but it’s almost ready as Nando’s is opening tomorrow in Ely Read More »
From a young age, Sam Childers got caught up in crime became an addict and one of life’s bad eggs but inside he still always believed he had Jesus. While in a bar fight one day, witnessing stabbings and the worse violence he had ever seen, decided that if he could escape and reach the …
It’s becoming an exciting pleasure to give away Community Stars to the amazing people we meet and learn about and I am sure no one can deny that Julia Gilbert is one such worthy recipient. She is unwavering in her determination to make the Hockey Club and EOSA the best it can provide for Ely. …
A Standing Ovation for Julia Gilbert as she receives her Community Star Award Read More »
Parliament was due to be not sitting next week but with the on-going negotiations of Brexit, the House of Commons and MP’s will be required to open and attend. This means that the open meetings arranged with Lucy Frazer MP in Ely and Soham will now be postponed and the events created for the meeting …
Notice of Postponement of Open Meetings with Lucy Frazer MP Read More »
This morning, while at work in Wilkinsons Ely, we surprised our latest Community Star, Tanya Pettitt over the in shop tannoy which the store allowed us to take over. Tanya was nominated by regular customer and now close friend, Sue Farrow. Sue told us when nominating, “Tanya is always helpful, kind, just goes out her …
This morning alongside Naomi from The Atrium Fitness we made a “Surprise Surprise” to Cineworld to present our newest Community Star to Justin Heron from a charity called Spectrum. The multi-award winning organisation is a parent led charity providing events and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties and disabilities. Leading …
A Surprise Surprise to Justin Heron, our Community Star Read More »
This week Spotted in Ely has been approached by Ely McDonald’s to look at spearheading a litter campaign called Street Pride. We met with James Garner, the new Business Manager of the MJP Enterprises store on Monday to discuss what could be done about litter in Ely. James himself is a local man from Littleport …
Nando’s have formally announced this morning that the store on Ely’s Leisure Village is to open on April 24th. 1 year and 24 days after we set the cat among the pigeons in Ely with our April Fools prank about the store opening that day. It is the last unit to be sold on the …
Our prediction becomes reality on April 24th as the final unit at Ely Leisure opens Read More »
At Ely Cathedral, James Salmons was awarded a Spotted in Ely Community Star Award for saving his wife’s life after suffering a Cardiac Arrest. Saving her life once is worthy of a Star alone, but James had to do it twice, a year apart and on both occasions, the paramedics on scene told mum of …
The Rotary Clubs of Ely are now accepting entries to this year Aquafest on Sunday 7th July. Every year, the annual event attracts thousands of visitor to Ely as they line the River Great Ouse in support of the groups, organisations and businesses that take part. It becomes even more spectacular when one raft doesn’t …
There are now 2 reports of someone spiking drinks this weekend and both young women ended up being treated, one in A&E and the other through paramedics. Twitter user @finlaytabor announced, “To everyone in Ely…please be careful. My sister had her drink spiked over the weekend in the Townhouse and is now okay thanks to …
Calls to protect your drinks as claims of spiked drinks in Ely Read More »
We currently have 2 offices available. Suite 6 (upstairs): £425pcm + vat available now Heating but we are sorting cooling via central system Waiting area shared by 2 size 160 sq ft/15 sqm Suite 3 (downstairs) – see attached photo £375pcm + vat available Feb 3rd Brand new heating cooling system installed Jan 18 control …
The annual Firefighters Charity Car Wash at Ely Fire Station has been announced for March 16th from 10am. Over the last few years, thousands of pounds have been raised by Ely Firefighters taking their free time to wash cars for Ely locals. Anyone can bring their cars for an outside wash for a minimum donation …
Two years of hard work fundraising and seeking suppliers led to the launch of the new Astro Pitch last weekend kindly done by Helen Richardson-Walsh MBE, midfielder of the Olympic Winning GB Hockey Team in Rio last year. The pitch has been dedicated to Trevor Hopkinson who sadly passed away during the long process but …
Ely’s New Astro Pitch Launched with a Fitting Tribute Read More »
A beautiful Sunday Sunday morning saw 20 people compete in the February competition at Ely’s On Par Golf Course & Driving Range. Placings are as follows: All of the prizes were presented by Meghan Mawe, daughter of the owner of Ely On-Par. The next competition is on March 24th and is the 3-ball Texas Scramble. …
Over the next few weeks we are to launch the Spotted in Ely Community Lunch. Community Lunches have been popping up all over the UK and providing a free lunch and a chance to network with other local organisation in your area. “No such thing as a free lunch?”, says everyone. Well now there is. …
Neighbourhood Care Soham is making a bid to keep beloved Nellie, the Ely Tuk Tuk in the East Cambs area by trying to raise £4000 in just 30 days. Back in January, Mark and Teresa Harrison, owners of Ely Tuk Tuk decided to make the tough decision to sell Nellie and put out a Facebook …
South East Cambridgeshire MP, Lucy Frazer is hosting 2 open meetings in Ely on April 10th at the Cutter and Ely Museum. The daytime event at The Cutter on Annesdale, by the river will be from 12:30pm to 1:30pm and from the Vernon Cross Room at Ely Museum on Market Street from 6:30pm to 8pm. …
Meet and Discuss with your local MP, Lucy Frazer in Ely Read More »
Aitus Group on Angel Drove Business Park currently has 2 spacious office rooms available in their serviced premises. Suite 6 is a 1st-floor office is 160sq/ft which is immediately available to rent for £425pcm + VAT and no council tax.Heating is via a central system and you can access the first by stairs or disabled …
September last year saw a charity golf day between members of Ely’s On Par who raised over £500 through generous donations, auction and green fees. Shop Assistant Tanya Ffitch from Ely’s British Heart Foundation came to collect the cheque from Zoe Habbin, Catering & Bar Manager for On-Par. Owner of On-Par, Graham Mawe said “It …
Ely On-Par Golf Day Raises £500 for British Heart Foundation Read More »
Out of the blue a person needs to find the strength they didn’t know they had to do something absolutely amazing. James Salmons is such a person who saved his family from being devastated. In 2017, while enjoying an evening with his wife, Charlotte and children, Grace and Alfie. James was called upon to remove …
Community Stars Launches with an amazing Life-Saving story at Ely Cathedral Read More »
During December, owner of Pure Ely, Cheryl Bailey decided it was time for Colin the Bear to leave the nest and make a family happy but before he left the shop on Three Cups Walk, he had one more life-saving task to perform. Colin who is over 2 metres tall and weighs more than most …
Colin Finds His Forever Home at Littleport Academy Read More »
On February 3rd or 10th, depending on the weather, Spotted in Ely admin Mark Cooney will be attempting to do a mini-triathlon around Ely.
2018 may not be over but with just days to go before Christmas, it’s time to look back at what has happened this year and look ahead at what’s to come. As with every year before, Spotted in Ely has helped with lost and found items, travel reports, local good news and community issues, local …
Ely Free Wifi is a collaborative project that has drawn together the needs of the public, shoppers, market traders and tourists visiting the city.
Ely High Street wine merchants, Anglia Wines, has announced they are to close their doors in the New Year, as the shop’s owners return home to Australia. The shop, which specialises in fine wine, spirits, beer and cigars from across the globe has been open since 2010. Owners Kate and Matthew Street took over in …
Customers raise a toast as Anglia Wines say farewell. Read More »
Spotted in Ely yesterday (Monday) relaunched the initiative where a simple code word could help someone who feels insecure for many reasons while on a night out. With the help of East Cambridgeshire District Council and the local Police, the “Ask For Angela” initiative is to be relaunched and reintroduced into local licenced establishments over the …
Ask for Angela Initiative Relaunched in East Cambs Read More »
Three Cups Walk business Pure Ely has been home to the very special guest whose mission is to now save lives. Flirty Colin the Bear is up for grabs to one lucky person in a draw to fund a new defibrillator for Ely. Standing over 2 metres tall and quite an impressive figure to move, …
Win Colin, the 2 metre tall Bear who wants to Save Lives Read More »
Ellgia a local, community-minded recycling company has pledged to raise the profile of small businesses this Christmas. Partnering with Visit Ely, Ellgia has called upon their wide network of business contacts to seek donations to come up with a variety of free giveaways this December. Joe Hemsley-Rudd, Sales Director at Ellgia said: “We are a …
Ely to Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a HUGE GIVEAWAY Read More »
Hampshire driving instructor Louise Walsh is the inspiration behind ‘The Big Learner Relay for Children in Need’ planned for November this year. This two week event, now in its fifth year, features driving instructors and pupils across the country all getting together to raise money for Children in Need. Driving Instructors will be relaying a …
Members from East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) were recently invited to visit an award-winning recycling company based in Lancaster Business Park. The visit is a part of a wider effort to meet with and understand the needs of businesses from across the district. Ellgia, who recently won a national award for Independent Operator of the …
Councillors pay a visit to award-winning Recycling Centre Read More »
You might have seen advertorials on Spotted in Ely (SiE) for a while now and they’re growing in popularity. An advertorial is a great way for a company to share what they do with their local community and for people to find out what’s available to them on their doorstep. Spotted in Ely have partnered …
Working together to showcase local businesses to the community Read More »
Opening Ely Bypass on 31 October means work can seamlessly start on the next phase with the underpass work beginning the next morning (Thursday 1 November). Once the bypass has opened, we can close the underpass to begin working on improving access for pedestrians and cyclists in the area. This closure will also encourage drivers …
One Project Opens another Begins – Work to commence on Underpass Read More »
All In Sound are delighted and very excited to be through to the Voting Stage for the Aviva Community Fund to continue to build on the work they are doing in Ely and the surrounding villages. All In Sound runs Sing! Together, a singing and music-making group for people living with dementia, memory loss and …
Registered Charity All In Sound needs your vote! Read More »
After being on Ely’s High Street for 23 years, women’s fashion retailer New Look is set to close its doors on November 19th. Staff are said to be gutted according to a source close to a member of staff and it’s thought that rental costs of the property was the deciding factor. “They are all gutted! Been …
Another High Street Shop to Close, New Look Announces Read More »
Warwick Davis (star of films including Star Wars, Willow and Harry Potter) joined the children of Rackham C of E Primary School in Witchford today as part of Dwarfism Awareness Month. Along with his wife, he spoke to the whole school in assembly about what life is like with dwarfism and how a positive outlook …
Rackhamed Up some cash for Warwick Davis’ Charity Read More »
Over 2000 people turned up despite the wet weather to Walk the Bridge last weekend over the new Ely Southern Bypass. The event was organised by Lady Ava Paice to raise money for Mcmillan Cancer Support. The amount counted in the bucket after the event was £5,046.43. The organisers wish to offer a special thank …
On April 1st this year we played an April Fools saying that Nandos was opening in Ely on that day and many fell for it, including Jane who said, “Cruel joke to play on a pregnant lady who looooooves Nandos!!” So did Spotted in Ely predict the future back then? Seems so. This is not a …
Did We Predict the Future in April? Is Nando’s Coming to Ely Read More »
Hundreds of people are expected to attend the MacMillan Walk Across the Bridge event this coming Sunday which will mark the imminent arrival of the opening of the long-awaited Ely Southern Bypass. The event has been organised by Lady Ava Paice and is available for anyone to attend between 9 am and 12 noon. Arrangements …
The first Veterans Breakfast was held this morning (Saturday) organised by Les Wilson who was presented with the Super Breakfast. Over 50 ex-service personnel and the Mayor of Ely Mike Rouse arrived at On Par to enjoy a networking session reserved for those who served their country in any of the armed forces. Predominately Army …
A Great Starter to the Day at Inaugural Veterans Breakfast Read More »
Ely is the latest city to set a target of zero plastic bags following a trend around the world by Claire Morsman over 10 years ago. The 5p plastic bag charge levied on customers has already saved potentially millions of bags going to landfill and entering into the worlds oceans. The 5p levy is to …
Morbagging – Ely sets a Zero Plastic Bag Free City Target Read More »
Today, 1st October sees the biggest increase in fares for taxis ever in East Cambridgeshire with a new timetable for rate changeover’s. The council is responsible for setting the tariffs for fares to ensure fair pricing for customers and fair working pay for taxi drivers and operators. Liz Knox, Environmental Services Manager at East Cambridgeshire …
Quick News from Cambridgeshire County Council A new speed limit scheme was formally marked in Witcham, near Ely, last week. The local community, led by Witcham Equestrian Centre and the Parish Council, came together to campaign and raise funds for a speed reduction scheme in the village after a car collided with two horses and their riders …
Quick News from Paradise Sports Centre INTRODUCING our brand new squash court floors. After a hard week of pulling up the old and bringing in the new, our squash courts are now open for business with state of the art flooring. Hire the courts (subject to availability) by contacting reception.
From Policing East Cambs On Friday 14th September. Officers from Ely police station conducted a warrant at a residential address in Haddenham. Cannabis with the estimated street value of £48K was seized. Three suspects were arrested at the scene.
Last night (Tuesday), myself and Alison decided to check out the pub quiz in The Minster Tavern run by Ian McKendrick and assisted by his canine companion Lola. We do like a pub quiz but this one seemed different. Having reviewed the event we saw that the quiz itself is run through your smartphone. I …
Took just 30 seconds for a man to steal a £3,000 ring from Jewellers in Ely The man shown in the video below asked to see a ring at 2.49pm on Friday 14th September and within seconds has flown out of the door and towards Market Street. He appears to be in his 20’s, black …
This morning a driver of a black Range Rover crashed in to the boarding house of Kings Ely on Back Hill opposite Barton Road. The driver was hospitalised but details of their condition has not yet been realised. No one else was injured. It appears at first glance that no other vehicle was involved and …
Driver Hospitalised After Crashing into Boarding House Read More »
The thrilling Ely Potato Race is close again to being under starter’s orders – with the team behind the event celebrating its seventh year. The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers, is being held on October 13 and will be officially started by Mayor …
Ely College management is inviting everyone to see changes made since CMAT (Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust) which it took over more than 2 years ago. The event which takes place on October 11th between 5:30pm and 8:00pm will be to showcase changes made and advancements to the school over the last 2 years. Teachers, students and …
Wildlife needs to be protected where ever possible, so many are in decline and need to be helped where ever possible and I was delighted when a member for Action For Swifts contacted me at the City of Ely Council. Swifts are migratory birds and arrive in the UK around April/May they stay long enough …
From Policing East Cambs Hare coursers who came to the Ely area had to leave one of their cars behind, when it caught fire. It is unclear whether or not this was intentional.
Congratulations to Ben Cross and Andrew Foster on their award at The NatWest Outstanding Service to Cricket Award ceremony. The award was in recognition of their efforts in running Ely CC’s highly successful All Star Cricket programme. Simon Cross, brother of Ben said to Spotted in Ely “I am biased as it’s my brother but …
Outstanding Service to Cricket Award to local coaches Read More »
Just a few months ago we launched a campaign to help Ely Outdoor Sports Association get to the top of voting charts to win a £5,000 grant from the Calor Rural Community Fund. Your help not only got EOSA to the top but we smashed the record for the most ever in the annual event. …
EOSA receives Calor Award and offers thanks to Ely Read More »
There will be a special Evensong on Sunday 23 September marking the retirement of The Rt Revd David Thomson, Bishop of Huntingdon. Everyone is very welcome to join us.
Calling all budding Girl Choristers! The annual Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir Taster Day is taking place on Sat 20 Oct. ‘Be A Girl Chorister For A Day’ is free and for girls with a love of music and singing, who are in years 5-8. For more info contact Jane Formston on 01353 660707
Students and staff at Bishop Laney Sixth Form are celebrating today, following another excellent set of results and a 100 per cent pass rate for its vocational courses. Bishop Laney Sixth Form opened its doors in 2017 as a new collaboration between Ely College and Soham Village College to provide excellent post-16 education for students …
Bishop Laney Sixth Form Celebrates Impressive Results Read More »
We often receive messages regarding the graffiti that appears on the wall of the underpass leading to Ely’s new Leisure Village and we have today spoken with an officer at the Council who tells Spotted in Ely, that they are aware and plans are underway to make big changes. When plans for the new underpass where unveiled, several people …
Could Ely’s Leisure Village Underpass be getting a makeover and can you help? Read More »
Mr Simms Sweet Shop on the High Street in Ely is set to close. In an announcement this morning, owner and manager David Learner said, “It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you that Mr Simms Ely will be closing soon. The combined efforts of business rates and the fading footfall on the High …
Sad day for retailers as an Ely Favourite is set to close Read More »
For the past 65 years, the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year The Carnival raised £7500.00 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations. Our main beneficiaries this year were the 3 Primary schools in Soham. St Andrews, The Shade and The …
Soham Groups Benefit from the Carnival Atmosphere Read More »
Keep Britain Tidy’s green flags will continue to fly high in Jubilee Gardens and Ely Country Park thanks to the hard work of volunteers and East Cambridgeshire District Council’s open spaces team. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have received recognition from Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award for 2018 this week, which recognises them …
Spring Meadow school, an infant and nursery school with an assessment unit in Ely plans to make nearly a third of all support staff redundant before the end of term. Spring Meadow school launched a three week long consultation with all support staff on 11.6.18, proposing to lose 19 support staff, with 22 jobs at risk. …
It’s day’s like these you imagine being at Centre Court watching famous names like Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Johanna Konta but somewhere is history these guys have learned to play tennis at their local courts. Probably with a knock about using their local coach to see if the enjoyment and love for …
In this weeks Spotted in Ely eMagazine – Meet the youth offer their friendship to Florida, The Marathon Runners and much more. We have a competition for you this week, check out our Facebook page for more details. Competition Terms & Conditions You must be able to collect your prize from a CB6 or CB7 …
Spotted in Ely – Issue 11 – Truly Heartwarming Appeal Read More »
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