Mark Cooney

Editor of Spot Everything Ltd which covers Spotted in Ely and other publications coming soon.

300 Miles, 2 Days & 2 Charities to benefit from the Octagon Cycling Club

Thirty cyclists from Octagon Cycling Club are pedalling 300 miles over two days in May to raise money for two local charities. ‘The 300’ is an octagon shaped route from Ely, taking in Letchworth, Aylesbury, Chipping Norton, Birmingham, Loughborough, Grantham and Spalding. Two of the cyclists are attempting the challenge on a tandem. The fundraising …

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Sade's Story

Heartbreak & Happiness On the 13th July 2015 we became parents to our perfect boy, Jack. What should have been the most exciting day of our lives soon turned into the scariest as our new-born was rushed to intensive care. Soon after his birth we were told that he may have a heart condition. After …

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Launch Issue of E for Ely is now live

We are still learning the best routine for producing the weekly e-magazine “E for Ely” but we think we are getting there. Take a look at what this week has to offer: 75 Years of the Air Training Corp, Sade’s Story and Cybernet Security plus much more including vacancies and whats on.

World Cancer Day 2016

Every one knows someone affected by Cancer, today is the day “We Can, I Can” attitude towards this awful disease should start. What is World Cancer Day? A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions …

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Police ask for Youth of Ely to brighten up the local station

The Police at Ely are calling on all youngsters to help brighten their workplace and make the building a more welcoming place for the public by running a competition to celebrate young local talent. Called “Art Reach 2016” they will be accepting entries in any form that can be wall mounted. There are four categories. Those …

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Local Girl nominated for Young Person of the Year Award

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Local girl Charlotte Page has recently won the award of Fundraiser of the Year by Young Kennel Club to which she is very proud of achieving. This award now gives Charlotte the opportunity to win one extra award for which she needs the help of everyone around the Ely area. As well as Fundraiser of …

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Bad Parking? After this weeks Police activity, you have been warned

A round up of this weeks activity on parking and traffic reassurance work at our local schools. Our PCSOs have visited Millfield Primary (Littleport) St. Mary’s, St. John’s, Weatheralls (Soham), and Isleham Primary. The officers have responded to concerns with a mixture of guidance, words of advice and the issuing of 18 fixed penalty notices …

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Local success at the Chippy version of the Oscars

John scooped The Award for Outstanding Achievement during a prestigious ceremony hosted by the voice of food and drink on BBC Radio 2, Nigel Barden, at the Lancaster London Hotel in London. Sponsored by Middleton Food Products, this award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the industry and has been instrumental in advancing the …

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Local Agency receives highest recommendations again

Emerald Frog Marketing has once again been approved by Recommended Agencies Register (RAR) following high ratings and recommendations from clients. The Recommended Agencies Register is the UK’s leading directory for businesses looking for advertising, design, PR or digital agencies. Agency clients are invited to rate agencies out of 100 for their skill in specific marketing …

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Supergran at 80 years young will take a dive against dementia

Grandmother Margaret Missin will on June 8th, jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft to raise money for research against Dementia. This Supergran will be jumping on her 80th Birthday.  Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or a series of strokes. Margaret has had to help her husband Brian live …

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The Bypass is still on course for 2017 completion despite paperwork not yet being submitted

Cambridgeshire County Council has this afternoon assured Spotted in Ely that the Ely Southern Bypass is on schedule. The Cambridgeshire County Council are still to submit Business Plan/Study for the construction to the Department of Transport. The original timetable did state the plan would be sent in December 2015. Any work estimated to be of …

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Police Listen to Public Concerns and Take Immediate Action about Parking

Cambridgeshire Police at Ely Station have been listening to the public over growing concern’s about parking in the area. Yesterday they posted a Facebook status showing vehicles parked near to corners of a road at Witchford Village College and members of the public took to many social media outlets to express their concern which has …

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Proposed Barton Road development – Questions answered

Members of East Cambridgeshire District Council responded to residents’ letters containing questions over the proposed housing development at Barton Road, Ely, at the full Council meeting on Thursday 7th January. One of the concerns raised was over car parking. Currently, there are 192 public spaces at Barton Road, with an additional 19 that are private …

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School Crossing Patrols are safe says Cambridgeshire County Council

As Councillors at Cambridgeshire County Council continue to assess the proposals to meet the challenge of balancing this year’s budget – School Crossing Patrols will no longer be considered as part of the efficiency savings. Members of the Highways and Community Infrastructure Committee met today (Tuesday 12 January) and voted to remove School Crossing Patrols …

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Talented Kids host at BabylonArts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A week long exhibition is currently underway at BabylonARTS down by the riverside highlighting the talented children from schools within East Cambridgeshire. There are over 100 piece of work on display and they rival most professional adult artists. in total there were 153 entries from 8 schools, Ely St Mary’s, Little Thetford, Sutton, Rackham, Soham Village …

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It's 200 years since The Littleport & Ely Riots of 1816

The Field Theatre Group are delighted to announce that they have received a Heritage Lottery grant for activities to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Littleport and Ely Riots. Following on from the success of our recent community projects, Littleport Festival Fourteen and The Horseman’s Word, residents are invited to participate in a variety of …

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East Cambridgeshire District Council forms new communications partnership

East Cambridgeshire District Council has formed a new partnership with Spirus to deliver its PR and communications over the next six months. With the new four year Corporate Plan for East Cambridgeshire at the heart of the council’s strategic vision, and with the contract for PR and communications coming to an end and once again …

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Stained Glass Museum purchases rare medieval angel panels at auction

Orders of Angels: The Virtues and the Principalities Two late 15th century stained glass panels (English), 154mm x 178mm. (ELYGM:2015.7.1, ELYGM:2015.7.2) The Stained Glass Museum, Ely, has purchased two rare medieval angel stained glass panels at auction with the help of the Arts Council England/Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund and the Art Fund. …

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Spreading the word to RECYCLE

Littleport Timebank is challenging us all to start recycling if we don’t already do so and if you do spread the word. If you would like more information then contact the Education Team at Amey 0n 01223 815490 or email wasteeducation@amey.co.uk

Join Rudolph for the Addenbrookes Christmas fun run!

Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (ACT) is organising its third annual Christmas fun run – the Rudolph Run – on Sunday 6 December 2015 to raise money for Addenbrookes and the Rosie hospitals. The festive sponsored run will be launched by KD Theatre Productions’ pantomime dame in full costume and will be supported by ACT mascots, Rudy …

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Emerald Frog Marketing auction to raise money for local charities

Littleport marketing and PR agency, Emerald Frog Marketing is celebrating five years in business  by holding an online fundraising auction of promises to raise money for five local charities: The Liam Fairhurst Foundation, Little Bundles, Froglife, The Wildlife Trust and Branching Out. Jo Evans, Director at Emerald Frog Marketing said: “We’ve set ourselves a big …

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Blooming Marvellous

Ely in Bloom concluded this year with a prize giving ceremony at the Maltings on Monday evening presented by Mayor Councillor Liz Every and Chairperson of the Ely in Bloom committee, Councillor Alison Arnold. The overall winners were the 1st District Scouts for their Volunteer Group Flower Bed. All winners are listed below: [table caption=”Ely …

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Thai Lounge Opens

Thai Lounge on Forehill opens with high praise last night. Opened by Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Ian Lindsey. Very busy and hectic night for their opening but the food was amazing and hosts were fantastic.

Book your ‘Zumbra’ party now for early bird discount

Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) invites you to wear your bra over your gym kit and join them for a three-hour long ‘Zum-bra-thon’ on Saturday 17th October, 1.30pm-5pm, in support of the Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal. Register before Friday 4th September for an early bird discount. The event, which is open to all genders, ages and …

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Architects support refurbishment work at the Babylon Gallery this Autumn

Salmons Bros builders & Freeman Brear Architects support refurbishment work at the Babylon Gallery this Autumn Local builders Salmons Bros and Ely architects Freeman Brear are working with arts charity ADeC to refurbish the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s Waterside. The main work is being funded by the Arts Council who have injected one-off project funds …

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