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Part 2 – Rock of Ages Access All Areas: Planning
I’m Amy and I run a musical production company with my friend Becky, called Ruby Red. We’re producing Rock of Ages at the Maltings in Ely this July. This is our blog. We’re giving you an Access All Areas pass to look behind the curtain of Ruby Red and really see how we do things. …
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Cake and celebrations for newest Ely Cathedral choristers
TEN King’s Ely pupils have been officially installed as Ely Cathedral choristers. The sweet-sounding choristers – six girls and four boys – were installed during Sunday Evensong at the cathedral on March 26th. The newest girl choristers are Megan La Manna, Stella Bluck, Miriam Reveley, Grace Owen, Amelia Merrick and Katherine Mann. The newest boy …
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Superheroes descend the Needham Tower as Class Reunion
Over 50 brave souls descended the rear face of Needhams Tower on Saturday in an event organised by old classmates. The event was organised by old Ely College chums who will be 50 this year to raise money and awareness for Little Miracles and Ely Community First Responders. The exact amount is not yet known but with …
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Superhero Flies Into Schools to Deliver Drama Workshop
A SUPERHERO is flying around schools in East Cambridgeshire this week to teach children about recycling. Michael, the recycling champion for East Cambridgeshire District Council, forms the central role in an interactive performance workshop being delivered to primary school children. He was designed by nine-year-old Brooke Smith, a year four pupil at Littleport Community Primary …
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Annie Brown’s Call to Preserve British Countryside: an Interview with a Local Felt Artist
We met with Annie at Market Street Brasserie during her private view and spoke about her art, inspiration, and the technique she uses. Annie artworks reflect beauty of our local countryside: idyllic landscapes of grazing sheep on the Fens fields. It is not only beauty of the local landscape that we appreciated in her works …
Extra Time Kicks Off at Ely College
Norwich City FC Regional Development Program proved so successful in its first 18 months that Ely College & Bishop Laney Sixth College have been turned into a new Community Hub Partner which is hoped to bring benefits, not just for Ely College but also the wider community. Former Norwich City professional and Canaries Hall of …
Part 1 – Rock of Ages: Intro to Access All Areas
I’m Amy and I run a musical production company with my friend Becky, called Ruby Red. We’re producing Rock of Ages at the Maltings in Ely this July. This is our blog. Follow us on Facebook or buy show tickets here. What do you think of when you hear the words ‘amateur theatre’? I’ve heard all …
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Work Experience a hit with local businesses
Year 10 students from Witchford Village College experienced what it would be like in the world of work from 6th – 17th March 2017. Local businesses, schools, pre-schools and shops very kindly took students, sometimes two or more, to give them a taste of the working world on a two-week work placement. We have had …
What will a New Mayor mean for Cambridgeshire? BBC Tour Bus comes to Ely to explain
Are you like many and don’t understand why Cambridgeshire needs a mayor? Tomorrow the BBC Tour Bus comes to Market Square in Ely 11 am to help you understand. Onboard the bus will be lots of information for you to make an informed decision about the Mayoral Candidates, one of which will be put in …
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Ely-based author Thomas Heasman-Hunt has released his debut novel “LEGACY” today.
“LEGACY” is a futuristic space opera, set in a universe where humans have gone on to colonise space using technology drawn from their own or scavenged from ancient civilisations. The story unfolds as Captain Emily Ajax grapples with the legacy of her father Robert Ajax, a hero and a legend who fought to bring peace …
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Pi Day 2017 at Witchford Village College
On Tuesday 14th March, the mathematics corridor rang with the sound of decimal numbers! This year’s Pi reciting competition attracted twenty-four contenders who all succeeded in memorising at least twenty decimal places, winning themselves a Pi badge. There were many notable performances, Eva Ellsmore took the Year 7 title with 41 digits, a close-fought battle …
Pedestrians Are Given Priority As A New Zebra Crossing Opens On Cambridge Road In Ely
Ely residents no longer face long waits to cross Cambridge Road in Ely, thanks to a successful bid to Cambridgeshire County Council’s Local Highways Improvement scheme for a pedestrian crossing. The new zebra crossing, which is due to open this week, is placed near the junctions of Barton Road and Tower Road, which is a …
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Soham Village College And Witchford Village College Congratulated For Ofsted Turnaround
Today, Friday 17th March, Regional Schools Commissioner Tim Coulson, Regional Director for Ofsted Paul Brooker and local MP Lucy Frazer paid a visit to Soham Village College and Lucy Frazer and Paul Brooker also visited Witchford Village College. The reason for the visits was to congratulate both establishments on the significant improvements they have made …
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Want to watch films before anyone else? Work for Cineworld
Saturday saw hundreds of hopefuls enter the Maltings to find a new career opportunity. Staff and managers from various established Cineworlds, including Stevenage and Braintree, were shipped into Ely to help promote working for the large cinema chain. Cineworld is looking for new “Team Members” to join their opening branch at Ely’s Leisure Village in May …
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Community Netball Club Awarded Lottery Funding For Fun And Fitness In The Fens
Fenatics netball club from East Cambridgeshire is delighted to have received Lottery funding to re-launch and develop the club and is looking for new members to join in the fun and fitness. We are a group of ladies from around the Ely area who love playing netball and our ethos is all about fun, getting …
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Get behind the scenes of the build of the Ely Bypass and could you name the new road?
It’s finally underway, the build of the long awaited Ely Southern Bypass began officially, and now you get the chance to see it being constructed with limited tour dates. The bypass project has met some challenges already in the endeavour to get the much-needed road built which see a shortcut created between 2 points of …
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Cineworld Announces Opening Date For New Six Screen Multiplex Cinema In Ely
Cineworld Ely to open its doors on Friday, May 12th 2017 Cineworld, one of the UK’s leading cinema chains, today announced its latest cinema in Ely will open on Friday, May 12th2017. The new cinema will feature six state-of-the-art screens showing the latest Hollywood releases, as well as a Baskins Robbins ice cream counter. The …
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East Cambs Youth Consultation Panel meets the team at Police HQ
Rory Dingley and Ed Ouzman both Year 10 students at Witchford Village College have been part of an exciting new initiative in conjunction with East Cambs Police and other local secondary College’s. They meet one evening a month with Sergeant Phil Priestley and his team at Ely Police station to discuss some of issues Young …
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Ely Churches Launches a New Debt Counselling Program
Many local people are set to benefit from the launch of a free debt counselling service in Ely. Churches Together in Ely (CTiE) has joined forces with award-winning UK charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and aims to help local people by offering home visits to those affected by debt. John Hociej, Ely CAP Debt Centre …
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Immigration Minister Pays Tribute To Cambridgeshire’s Efforts In Welcoming Refugees
During Home Office Questions today, Monday 6th March, Lucy Frazer MP for South East Cambridgeshire, welcomed Cambridgeshire County Council’s participation in the unaccompanied asylum seekers dispersal scheme and the fact that Cambridge City Council, working with East Cambridgeshire and South Cambridgeshire District Councils is offering homes to 100 refugees. Lucy asked the Immigration Minister if …
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Cineworld to Recruite 30 Roles for new Multiplex
Cineworld, one of the UK’s leading cinema chains, is creating over 30 jobs at its new six-screen cinema in Ely Leisure Village, which is set to open its doors in May 2017. An open day for prospective employees will be held on Saturday, March 11th, 2017 at The Maltings, Ely Riverside, Ship Lane, CB7 4BB. …
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Ely Firm Ellgia Acquires Purple Recycling
Ely-based waste management and recycling company Ellgia is pleased to announce it has acquired Purple Recycling this week and will take over operations at the Purple Recycling site in Prickwillow with immediate effect. Ellgia anticipates a smooth transition with all services continuing as normal and has confirmed all staff will be retained. Steve Crook, Ellgia’s …
Neutral Ground for those in need at Ely's New Community Hub
Yesterday saw the launch of Ely’ new Community Hub at the Lighthouse Centre on Lynn Road. The aim of the venture is to bring together all of the local agencies who can help the young and vulnerable without a referral system and prejudice. On hand to assist were the creators of the idea, Sarah Burton …
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Duathlon Success for all ages
The Monster Racing Duathlon sponsored by Zone3 took place on Sunday, 26th February. The event has taken place Witchford Village College since 2012. Monster Racing are known for their well thought out routes and cool events. The event was a sell out at over 130 entrants, the biggest start list to date including newcomers to …
Oliver Cromwell's House Receives 'Hidden Gem' Title for Second Time in 3 Years
One of Ely’s most treasured attractions has been named a “hidden gem” by the national tourism agency. Oliver Cromwell’s House was assessed under Visit England’s Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme and signified by the Quality Rose Marque before being highlighted in a list of special attractions. It is the second time that the House has won …
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Fond Farewell from Class of 78 to Needhams Tower with Charity Abseil
The class of ‘78 from the City of Ely College will abseil down their old school building – the soon to be demolished Needham’s Tower – to raise money for charity. Ian Cox (top left), Geoffrey Everett (top rt), Robert Skinner and Elaine Pullar. Four of the former students met up and agreed that turning 50 would …
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Schoolgirl Designs Superhero To Boost Recycling Efforts
A NINE-year-old schoolgirl has won a design competition to create a recycling champion for the region. Brooke Smith, a year four pupil at Littleport Community Primary School put pen to paper to come up with a superhero called Michael. He will now form the central character in a recycling campaign for East Cambridgeshire District Council. …
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Roadwork Misery for Morning Commuters
The A10 was subject to a near shut down this morning as Energetics Design & Build and AIM Utilities set up four way temporary traffic lights on a major Ely roundabout. Traffic ground to a standstill this morning on the roundabout at Cam Drive and Columbine Road, just 50 metres from the A10 roundabout to Little …
Soham Schoolgirl's poignant polar bear video will leave a lump in your throat
Soham schoolgirl Megan Jones’s chilling video about the plight of endangered polar bears will leave a lump in your throat. The eight-year-old Weatheralls Primary School pupil’s simple but shocking video about the lethal effects of global warming has already become a massive hit online. Animal-lover and environmentalist Megan spent a while thinking about how to …
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Brand New and Free Repair Cafe comes to Ely
Less than two weeks to go before our big event (Feb 13th during the half term) and we are busy preparing for the day’s activities. Brand new to East Cambridgeshire, we wanted to showcase the Repair Café running at the basement of the Conference Centre. Expert repairers will be on site to help people fix …
Calling 999 is for emergencies – plea after inappropriate calls made to EEAST
A rat bite, a broken toe nail and a woman who wanted an escort home are just the latest ‘emergency’ calls received by the region’s ambulance service. New figures today reveal that the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received 312 hoax calls between April and December last year, which diverted time away …
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More Parking in Ely as Change of Use is Given Go Ahead
East Cambridgeshire District Council yesterday gave the go ahead to clear a piece of land they purchased last year behind Tesco to serve as more parking spaces in Ely and to commuters. The land on The Dock will park up to 128 cars including 8 disabled bays and 2 electrical charging points. It is thought a …
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Work Commences on New District Leisure Centre
Work has begun on new leisure centre for East Cambridgeshire which is set to open to the public next year. The leisure centre, which is being built by contractor Pellikaan, will include an eight-lane 25m swimming pool, a learner pool with moveable floor, a 120-station gym floor, two activity studios and a four-court sports hall. …
Parking on Market Street could change under new consultation
Parking on Market Street in Ely could change and letters have been sent out to local businesses and taxi firms to explain why more taxi bays are needed in Ely. Under new proposals submitted by East Cambridgeshire District Council, a consultation process will be underway to change the 30 minute parking bays to an extended …
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Cambridgeshire Community Foundation award £1753 for the new East Cambs Youth Consultation Panel
Excellent news for the East Cambs Youth Consultation Panel today. Suzy Kay, Grant Programme Manager for the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation has informed us that our application for £1753 to support the purchase of social media technology has been successful! The money will be invested in the provision of new technology for the group – including …
Arbuckles on track for March opening and already 3000 reservations made
Despite press stating that the Ely Leisure Park will open in April, many companies have stuck to their original date of March to open. Arbuckles included. John Murphy, Owner of the popular restaurant took to Facebook this morning to reassure many people, especially those who have booked that Arbuckles is planning to open in March …
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Did you know we had a Boccia Club in Ely?
Boccia is a very skilled ball sport which is closely related to Petanque and was developed to be played by people with cerebral palsy and severe disabilities that affect motor skills. It became a Paralympic sport in 1998 and is now contested by over 50 countries and Team GB enjoyed success with David Smith in …
Littleport Farm Crowns National Chip Champions!
Isle of Ely Produce has once again crowned a fish and chip shop for its knowledge in the use of the region’s potato crop. Krispies Fish and Chips from Exmouth nr Exeter , scooped the ‘From Field to Frier’ Award backed by Littleport firm Isle of Ely Produce at this year’s National Fish & Chip …
Witchford College Kick-Ash, a message to everyone that Smoking Kills
As part of their Kick-Ash programme, Witchford Village College Kick-Ash Mentors were invited to participate in a graffiti project at Witcham Village Hall on Saturday 21st January 2017. Mentors from all ten Kick-Ash participating schools across Cambridgeshire are invited to participate in the 2017 Kick Ash Graffiti Event. The day was run by Kick-Ash staff …
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Winter Festival Beer List Revealed
Many hundreds of keen real ale drinkers descend on Ely this weekend as the Maltings hosts the 8th Winter Beer Festival run by Ely CAMRA. The doors open to the public on Friday at 10:30am to 10pm and on Saturday 10:30am to 8pm. Entry is just £2 or Free to CAMRA members. This list may …
Commuter misery after potato truck overturns on A10
Daily commuters by car to Cambridge were faced with long delays as they woke to find the A10 closed between Stretham and Waterbeach. The articulated lorry was carrying a full load of potatoes in sacks along the major roadway between Cambridge and Ely at approximately 4:30 this morning and came off the highway at a …
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Mercury Spillage Closes Market Street but No Concerns to Public Safety
The Cambridgeshire Fire Service from Ely Station were called to Page Jewellers on Market Street at around 4.45pm today after a Mercury Spillage within the store. 2 firefighters with breathing apparatus entered the evacuated store and made safe the dangerous element and it is now bagged. At no time did anyone make contact and did …
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Bar-ology alive and kicking despite bizarre rumours circulated in local paper
Bar-ology is here to stay and expand claims Rob Gilkes, owner of Ely’s newest late night cocktail bar. Despite a bizarre news article published today by a local newspaper on their website, the venue on Forehill is not closing, selling or changing its name in any way. In fact, it has plans to expand. Liquid …
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Recognised by Sainsbury for the Voluntary work in the area
Three employees from Sainsbury’s Ely have been recognised by the company for their work in the community. The large supermarket on Lisle Lane has put up a large photo on the entrance wall with the 3 employees holding a banner with 3000 on it representing the number of charities helped across the UK. Kevin, Sammi …
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Robins on a Season to Remember as they face Shepshed in FA Vase
What a run of great Football the Robins are having in the Vase this year and let’s hope it continues as Spotted in Ely sponsors the home game for the 4th round against Shepshed Dynamos on January 7th. This will be their 6th game this year in the Vase as they had to play in …
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Ely Police announce the return of ArtReach with ArtReach 2017!
The police led competition took place for the first time last year to engage with young people and celebrate local talent. It attracted entries in five categories, with the winning entries being displayed in Ely Police Station. This year the theme is ‘change’ and entries are accepted in any medium. The artist must live or …
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Struggling to park in Ely? – Sainsbury are hoping to help
Sainsbury Ely has extended its parking restriction from 2 hours to 3 hours in a bid to help Ely’s parking issues. With 350 spaces plus 25 disabled, 15 parent and child spaces along with the 4 electric car charge points the store on Lisle Lane is one of the biggest parking areas in the region. …
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Minor Injuries Unit petition handed to local MP
Thousands of signatures gathered in support of saving local Minor Injuries Units, including that at the Princess of Wales Hospital Ely, were presented to Lucy Frazer QC, MP for South East Cambs, last Friday, 16th December. The signatures were collected on Ely’s Market Place and through distribution of petition sheets to schools and public facilities …
Cambridgeshire schools attend debating competition final in Parliament organised by Lucy Frazer MP and Lord Finkelstein
Year 11 students from Ely College, Impington Village College, Bottisham Village College and Linton Village College attended the final of a debating competition hosted and organised by Lucy Frazer MP, in a Committee Chamber in Parliament. The competition was the culmination of inter-school rounds completed this Autumn term, and two finalists from each school were …
A Christmas message from Bishop Stephen
This Christmas eve I am looking forward to being by the crib at Ely Cathedral. I will be joined by many children who will be engaging with the crib figures, surrounded by straw and probably making quite a mess! But mostly, the children will be watching and engaging with the Christ Child, the figure of …
your local group could receive a share of £2,500 in a Festive Giveaway!
Lots of good causes in East Cambridgeshire will receive a share of £2,500 this Christmas time – and we are looking for your nominations to decide just who should benefit. Isle of Ely Produce raised £2,500 with its popular potato race, held in Ely’s High Street in October and have joined forces with city Mayor …
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Da da da da da Lovin'It!! McDonalds opens January 25th – over 100 jobs will be created
The new McDonalds at the almost built Leisure Village in Ely is set to open in January of next year with promises to create over 100 new jobs and even more when the licence is granted for 24 hour opening. The leisure village which sees a new Cinema complex for Ely is now expected to …
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Recycling Hero Set To Be Brought To Life Thanks To Kids Competition
Schoolchildren have been invited to unleash their imagination and creativity to design a recycling champion for the district. East Cambridgeshire District Council have launched an innovative competition aimed at primary school pupils who have been asked to draw or paint the hero – Michael. A winning design will be picked to front the “Be Like …
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Internationally Acclaimed Artist Celebrates 10 years in Ely
This Christmas we are celebrating the 10th Anniversary of The Angela Mellor Studio & Gallery on December 3rd/4th & 10th/11th 10.30am-5pm Angela’s love of ceramics began whilst teaching in the early 70’s and she furthered her studies in 1984 at the University of East Anglia under the direction of Peter Lane, the ceramist and author, who became …
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When Spotted in Ely met Arbuckles
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As we know, from when we announced that Arbuckles is coming to Ely, that many people are excited. Firstly because they are coming to Ely and secondly because they won’t need to make the journey every weekend to one of the busiest restaurants in the UK. After jumping through many hoops with the development …
Over 1000 Women, 65 Choirs and even some from Ely make up this years Christmas Military Wives 'Home for Christmas'
The Military Wives are back for Christmas 2016 – with their biggest release yet. Featuring over 1000 women, from 65 choirs across the UK and overseas, ‘Home for Christmas’ is an inspirational collection of twelve Christmas carols and songs. Following the enormous success of No. 1 single Wherever You Are in 2012, Military Wives Choirs …
Ely City FC Progress to the Third Round Proper of the FA Vase to meet Welwyn Garden
It’s becoming a very special year for The Robins as they sweep aside Wadham Lodge from Walthamstow who are of the same level league from a different part of the UK. All 3 goals came in the first half from Alex Theobald, Kelvin Enaro and Tom Williams for Ely and even while under pressure throughout …
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The award-winning Viva Theatre Company will be staging Dad’s Army in 2017
The production will feature three well-known episodes from the TV series: The Deadly Attachment, The Godiva Affair and Mum’s Army. In addition, a short sketch from the Dad’s Army West End show entitled The Floral Dance will also be included. The production will be staged in Soham from June 15th to 17th 2017. There is …
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Big Switch On Main Act Announced – Girl Band M.O
News of the main act for the Big Switch On which is just a few weeks away as newly signed girl band M.O come to Ely. Signed by Polydor earlier this year, the female trio of Annie Ashcroft, Frankee Connolly and Nadine Samuels have had several views on YouTube and over 60,000 followers on Facebook. …
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Freak accident halts Ely fireworks – heroic victim heard saying he’d “let people down”
A man known as Ollie is recovering at home after a firework exploded in his face during a horrific freak accident at Ely’s annual fireworks display. As the selfless man lay injured on the floor, witnesses overheard him say that he had “let people down”. Video footage captured by Spotted in Ely shows the moment …
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Sainsbury's Make a Difference in Ely by Righting a Wrong
Sainsbury’s new manager, Simon Cross is pleased to announce that the supermarket’s powers that be have updated their policies on the use of public defibrillators. The giant company has bought 100 pieces for install in 100 branches across the UK and they are now installed and working. Unlike the original purchase, these units are kept …
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Formula 1 and Former World Champion Damon Hill Wows Ely Cathedral
It’s not often such sporting legends come to Ely but Monday saw Formula One and Former World Champion Damon Hill come to promote his new autobiography “Watching The Wheels”. During his talk, he spoke about his life first as a motorbike enthusiast while watching his father Graham at race courses around the world to becoming …
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Asha Makes Another Wig Possible with a Chop for Little Princess
More and more youngsters with long hair are taking part in selfless acts to help young people with cancer. Ely College student 12-year-old Asha Taylor is another young woman with hair currently measuring about 14 inches who is prepared to chop off the minimum 12 inches needed to make these wigs. The Little Princess Trust started …
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A Celebration of Readers from the Eastern Region
On the last Saturday of October, Ely Cathedral hosted a celebration of 150 years of Reader Ministry. The day celebrated Readers and their ministry with workshops, worship, the sharing of ideas and the giving of thanks. Readers are lay people, called by God, who have then been trained and licensed by the Church to preach, …
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Beynur Apprentice Laura Scoops 2 Awards in 2 Years
She may only be 23 years old but a life long local Laura Weller is taking the Tattoo industry by storm by winning not one but 2 awards within the last 14 months. It was a by chance encounter over the internet that salon owner Beynur Kaptan saw then fine art student Laura’s work and immediately asked her …
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A Tasty Way to Try a Variety of Food
This Thursday, 3rd November sees the first Ebb & Flow Food Tasting event in Ely at the Market Street Brasserie. “EBB & FLOW” is a pop-up food event at Market Street Brasserie where our guests can enjoy a seven-course menu specially designed by our Chef Patron, Robin Dsouza to give you a unique food experience, …
'Try The Grey Stuff, It's Delicious! Don't Believe Me? Ask The Dishes!’
From The Same Company That Brought You Sister Act Cat Theatre Company, Ely Are Back With Beauty And The Beast The Pantomime 15th -17th December 2016 Ely College Tickets on Sale Now ‘She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within…’ CAT THEATRE ARE BACK WITH BEAUTY AND THE BEAST …
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Four weeks to Ely's Christmas Start with another Big Switch On
Another Big Switch On is drawing upon us as the streets of Ely close to start Christmas in what has been promised to be bigger than ever! This year the switch on will be 25th November with the return of the Living Nativity, members of “Churches Together in Ely” will be bringing the story of …
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Consider those who don't celebrate Halloween
While many people across the East Cambridgeshire area enjoy Halloween and Trick or Treat, there are a few who do not celebrate the tradition. Many who don’t are our elderly and vulnerable and while dressing up as ghouls, ghosts and fairies to many children is just fun, many older children often do the same and …
Gallery of Jane Fellows
Jane Fellows takes inspiration for her work from the glass she observes everyday while working at The Stained Glass Museum in Ely Cathedral. Jane started work their as a volunteer 6 years ago. She has been doodling since young and while taking a break with children she created her work while at home and from …
Ely Diocese Children ask Government to deal with Green Issues in a unique way
Lucy Frazer MP took time out on Friday to visit the children at St Mary’s School in Ely to collect 2,400 green hearts! Over four days in October, 2,400 children from 55 Church primary schools across the Diocese of Ely met up at Ely Cathedral for a day of activities and worship on the themes of care …
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New Pet Store in Ely, A Day 1 Success
Jarl & Joanne Ford along with colleagues Siobhan and Neil have opened a new pet friendly environment store “Isle of Pets” in the grounds of Isle of Ely Vets on West Fen Road. Jarl tells us, “We want to listen to peoples pet needs and we are very happy with day 1, but we have …
COAST! A Last Chance Viewing This Weekend
Locals Bob and Carol Banks who are very active Cambridge Open Studio members show off their work which is inspired by their visits to the UK coastline. Coast is an exploration in Pastels and Silver of some of the different coastlines we have visited in the past few years. From the windswept Norfolk coastline to …
Medals stolen in burglary – Let's Help Reunite
Saturday 22nd October (yesterday) a home on Hitches Street Littleport was burgled. It is always particularly upsetting for a victim who has medals stolen. The photograph shows the three items: a Northern Ireland General Service Medal, the Iraq General Service Medal and the Afghanistan General Service Medal. In addition to these medals a military knife …
Editor Blog regarding post about Forehill
I wrote a piece yesterday about Chaos on Forehill. While I do not regret writing it as it was, especially after a bus got stuck trying to turn, I do feel the context of the article got taken out of hand. I have to admit I was taking historical facts into consideration and not the …
Letter from Anna Bailey, County and District Councillor regarding Minor Injuries Unit
At at time when the future of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the Princess of Wales (PoW) Hospital in Ely still hangs in the balance, it may be confusing but I hope exciting to people, to hear that the NHS is looking at ways to redevelop the PoW site to improve the buildings and facilities. East Cambs …
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When will the chaos end on Forehill
Once again parking has become an issue on Forehill and it seems that some people just don’t care! It has got so bad this morning that a Dews Coach got stuck at the top which blocked the road until a solution was found. The problem arises when Blue Badge Holders are unaware of the rules …
Souper Wednesday at Ely SOUP.
The third Ely SOUP took place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Filled to capacity and with a wonderful community atmosphere, the audience listened to three pitches from local community groups. John and Tyler volunteers from the K-9 project spoke about the project and impact that it has on them personally. If you …
Skills Show Helps Bridge The Gap Between Education And Employment
A local skills show has brought together young people and local employers to talk about career opportunities in the district. The East Cambridgeshire Career & Skills Show, organised by a partnership including Ely College, East Cambridgeshire District Council and Form the Future, is now in its third year and has continued to grow and attract …
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The Great Soham Debate
Year 11’s from Soham Village College took part in a debating competition championed by local MP, Lucy Frazer. The topic for the debate was “Should Grammar School’s be Reinstated?”. 8 members of the college had to debate in pairs and take sides of the proposition and opposition and each in turn give their views on …
Gallery of Applefest 2016
Gallery of Applefest 2016
Car show goes without a hitch despite previous concerns
The group behind the car organisation East Cambs Modified had their inaugural car show at Littleport Leisure Centre and there were no reported incidences from the Police. Kyle Wassmer leader of East Cambs Modified had asked members attending the event to ensure that all the guidelines the group had put forward were adhered to. They hope …
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CAN YOU CREATE THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL?
The luxury boutique Poets House Hotel, located in St Mary’s Street, Ely is calling all budding Mixologists from Ely and surrounding areas to take part in their Christmas Cocktail competition. Two very experienced Mixologists, Vio Rujoiu and Daniel Flood, run the Study Bar at Poets House so they will be looking for some creative concoctions …
Amnesty Lecturer and Friend of Nelson Mandela Speaks
The speaker for Ely City Amnesty Group’s seventh annual lecture is Paul Joseph, a close friend and political ally of Nelson Mandela. The South African was just 16 when he became an activist, was jailed, became an Amnesty prisoner of conscience – and fled to Britain in 1965, where he and his family obtained political …
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Ambulance Crew Show Why They Are No Couch Potatoes
Ambulance Chasers! Fourteen teams battled it out in Ely this weekend over the quarter-a-mile course laden with a 20kg bag of spuds, all of which had been grown by farmers in the Fens surrounding the city. The two-man team from the Cambridge Ambulance Service were crowned worthy champions, winning their heat before, in the final, …
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Spotted in Ely Congratulates John Yates
Voting has taken place all day and counting has been completed which sees John Yates as the new City Councillor for the North Ward. Mark Cooney of Spotted in Ely who also stood was the first to congratulate Councillor Yates as he took over 50% of the votes. Mark said, “John is one of Ely’s …
Badminton's Best of Cambridgeshire
Ely’s Victoria Badminton Club perform above expectation at the Cambridgeshire’s Best of Best Tournament. Ely’s James Wilson teamed up with ex member Sara Cunnington to take the mixed doubles title, beating our own Neil Place (partnering Hannah Sharman) in the final. In the Mens Doubles James Wilson and partner Campbell Wilson (From Comberton) beat last …
Get Quizzical for Pos+Ability and The Red Cross
Have you got what it takes to becomes Ely’s Top Quiz Team? Mayor Ian Lindsay is asking for teams of 6 to come and support his 2 nominated charities Pos+Ability and The Red Cross at the Mayor’s Charity Quiz on Thursday 20th October at 7pm. Night at the Maltings in Ely will include a sausage …
Octagon to turn Purple thanks to Niki's Hero
When school worker Niki Brown had the idea to turn the Octagon Tower purple for raising awareness of Pancreatic Awareness in November, she never expected what was to come next after appealing to raise just £150 to buy the filters needed to make the event happen. After turning to Spotted in Ely asking for help to promote …
Last call to pitch at Ely SOUP!
This is the last week to get pitches in for the third Ely SOUP, deadline for submission is Friday 30 September, for the SOUP taking place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Have you got an idea for a project, or a workshop or group? Maybe you have a Christmas event planned, but …
Boost for jobseekers with gardening scheme as unemployment rates released
Job seekers in Ely are being encouraged to sign up for a gardening project that aims to improve their chances of finding work. Helping Hands Gardening Programme, part-funded by Sanctuary Housing and managed by Voluntary and Community Action East Cambridgeshire (VCAEC), will support applicants with free training and valuable work experience that can make them …
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'From Field to Frier' – Double open day success for top local firm.
Isle of Ely Produce opened their doors not once but twice recently for a double open day first farmers on Friday and then chip shop owners on Sunday. They also held a farmers’ dinner at the Cathedral and launched the 2016 Ely Potato Race. Already they have pledged over £2,500 for local charities On day …
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The Road to Hull
The road to Hull is now becoming a regular trip for Ely District/B&T Motor Repairs Cycling Club member, Matt Eley, and this weekend saw a fruitful one aswell, taking part in the SSLL Racing Team event on the V718 course, Eley posted a time of 19 minutes 28 seconds over the 10 mile course, a …
The Third Ely Soup is Here!!
Do you fancy pitching a project at the third Ely SOUP? Are you local to the Ely area, with a project or idea up your sleeve that needs a little help to get off the ground? Or perhaps you know someone else who does? We can help you! There are no limits to what your …
Racing Potatoes!
By Austen Dack The countdown to this year’s Ely Potato Race is now on – with the team behind the event celebrating its fifth year. The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers, is being held on Saturday, October 8 and will be offiicially statrted …
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