Mark Cooney

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

The Trouble With ME

Tuesday 12th May is International ME Awareness Day so we are marking this week with information and stories from local people with first hand experience of this debilitating and much misunderstood illness. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a chronic, debilitating condition with a wide range of symptoms that can vary in type …

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Elected District Councillors

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We don't do anonymous

We have recently been getting more requests than ever to post anonymously or change someone’s name. For those of you who follow Spotted in Ely, will know that we do not do this under any circumstances unless an authoritative request for help is required. Why don’t we? We believe that every person must be accountable …

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Keeping the community entertained this summer!

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Viva is keeping the local community entertained this summer with not one, or two, but three summer shows. Tickets are now on sale for all three shows. Abigail’s Party will be performed at The Brook, Soham from Thursday 4th June to Saturday 6th June. Tickets are £10 / £8 and all three shows will …

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Websites available

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]The creators of Spotted in Ely are actively seeking ways of keeping the project self-funded and one way for that to happen is create websites for both business and Non-for-profit organisations. Prices for our sites start at just £350 which includes hosting for 1 year and you will also have the ability to add …

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GALLERY – Ely Tigers disappointing end to an amazing season

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Ely Tigers Development Team today faced Saffron Waldon in a Cup Final in Newmarket and unfortunately lost despite going all season undefeated. A full action gallery below.[/vc_column_text][vc_masonry_media_grid style=”lazy” items_per_page=”15″ element_width=”4″ gap=”5″ filter_size=”md” button_style=”rounded” button_color=”blue” button_size=”md” arrows_design=”none” arrows_position=”inside” arrows_color=”blue” paging_design=”radio_dots” paging_color=”grey” loop=”” autoplay=”-1″ item=”masonryMedia_Default” include=”7422,7423,7424,7425,7426,7427,7428,7429,7431,7432,7433,7434,7435,7436,7437,7438,7439,7440,7441,7442,7443,7444,7445,7446,7447,7448,7449,7450,7451,7452,7453,7454,7455,7456,7457,7458,7459,7460,7461,7462,7463,7464,7465,7466,7467,7468,7469,7470,7471,7472,7473,7474,7475,7476,7477,7478,7479,7480,7481,7482,7483,7484,7485,7486,7489,7490,7491,7492,7493,7494,7495,7496,7497,7498,7499,7500,7501,7502,7508,7509,7510,7511,7512,7513,7514,7515,7516,7517,7518,7519,7527,7528,7529,7530,7531,7532,7533,7534,7535,7536,7537,7538,7539,7540,7541,7542,7543,7544,7545,7546,7547,7548,7549,7550,7551,7552,7553,7554,7555,7556,7557,7558,7559,7560,7561,7562,7563,7564,7565,7566,7567,7568,7569″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Free Tea – Another Random Act of Kindness in Ely

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Thumper Opens Clowning Around

A busy weekend in the area for events was opened by “Thumper” the British Lancaster from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The fly-past arranged by organisers of the Clowning Around Motorbike being held in Littleport.

Waitress

We are looking for a full time Waitress/Waiter and all rounder assistant approx 30 hours per week to work weekdays, evenings and weekends, applicant must be 18+ please send your CV into us or contact us on 01353 699333 or email littledownhamanchor@aol.co.uk

Part-time Kitchen Assistant

We are looking for a part-time Kitchen Assistant to work 2 nights per week applicant must be 16+ Apply via email littledownhamanchor@aol.co.uk, send your CV into us or contact us on 01353 699333

Ely Tigers lose in the play-offs but still have a trophy to play for

For those people following Ely Tigers First Team. Sadly they lost today to Epping in their play-off game 36 – 22 which means they are not promoted for next season. However the Tigers Development Team have a Cup Final next weekend and they are also undefeated in their league this season, so promotion for them. …

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Project focusing on Street Life of East Cambridgeshire wins Heritage Lottery Fund support

Soham based Viva Arts and Community Group has received £77,500 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to deliver a community project that will combine oral history and research to create pop-up heritage experiences that will appear in each of the towns at public events, sheltered housing and schools. The project will be a bridge for …

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News from the Beat

Annie Austin (Police, PCSO, Ely – Littleport & West) Afternoon E-coppers, Hope this finds you all well and enjoying the nice weather? Yesterday found me out and about on foot patrol in the village and where I had the opportunity to introduce myself to a few more shops and organisations. As a local officer it …

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Campaign Amateur Theatre Competition

Win theatre tickets, local shopping/dining vouchers AND a photoshoot! CAT Theatre Company has teamed up with Cambridge wedding photographer Peter Buncombe (buncombe.co.uk) to launch a Facebook competition ahead of their spring show ‘The Wedding Singer’. The romantic musical comedy, based on the 1998 smash hit movie of the same name, follows 80’s wedding singer Robbie …

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Soham Heritage and Tourism

Soham Heritage and Tourism have two permanent ‘cabinets’, which supply a multitude of original items, photographs, artefacts and information on all things related to Soham and commemorations or connected events of national interest. Our displays have ranged from the beginning of the Fens to local artists works. Our two cabinets are based in, Soham Library …

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Vacancy – Community Support Workers

Community Support Workers needed in Littleport and Cambridge. ILN-East are looking for dedicated people to work with adults with learning disabilities and mental ill health. Guaranteed hours, travel time, mileage payment. Hours available include daytime and waking nights. Full training provided. Full and part time positions. Interviews available on Wednesday 18th and Friday 20th March …

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Police Service Volunteers

We are currently recruiting Police Service Volunteers (PSV’s) to help with a number of internal roles. We have worked successfully alongside Special Constables for many years and we are now looking to enhance our behind the scenes work in the same way, asking people to volunteer their time and skills. There are a number of …

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Vacancy – Foot Canvassing

Foot Canvassing team members needed to cover your local area. The Ideal candidate: • Will Ideally have previous experience in door to door sales/canvassing. • Must be target driven and self-motivated. • Able and willing to work in all weather conditions. • Smart and presentable with good communication skills. • Must have a Mobile phone …

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Macmillan Mobile Service to Return to Ely

Macmillan have annouced the return of the Green Bus in April and have asked Spotted in Ely to pass on this information. Our service Our small team of specialists provide a free, face-to-face, information and support service to anyone with concerns about cancer helping with for example: Different cancers and their treatments How cancer affects …

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E-Cop Alert – How To Avoid Being A Victim Of Online Auction Scams?

Online auction sites are regularly targeted by fraudsters advertising desirable items for sale which are below market value, but do not exist. Fraudsters use a variety of techniques to persuade the potential buyer that the item is genuine and that any advanced payment will be protected or reimbursed should the product be faulty or not …

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VACANCY – Hotel Manager

Location – Ely, Cambridgeshire Salary – £22,000 (+ performance bonus) Live – in position We are seeking a live – in Hotel Manager with passion and drive to take ownership over the day to day running of the hotel and drive it forward. The property is a small hotel with 15 rooms and requires an individual …

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Sending a belated Valentine to this year’s Food and Drink Festival

After thousands of people came out to enjoy Ely’s first Food and Drink Festival as part of the Eel weekend last year, planning is well under way for 2015 – with the first celebrity chef signed up. Valentine Warner – the renowned food writer and cook, famous for his BBC series ‘What to Eat Now’ …

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Charlie and Molly set to entertain Sainsbury’s shoppers

Local singing duo Charlie and Molly will be officially launching their charity CD at Sainsbury’s in Ely tomorrow from 1pm – 3pm. The pair will be performing in the main foyer at the Lisle Lane store to entertain Sainsbury’s shoppers. All proceeds from their debut CD, ‘Wish you were here’, are donated to the Arthur …

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Ely’s first Screwfix store is declared a runaway success

Screwfix is celebrating with its most recent store opening its doors at Lancaster Way Business Park which officially opened on 12th February. The store had a successful launch weekend with hundreds of customers eager to get their hands on a bargain. The Ely Screwfix store is part of the company’s nationwide store expansion plan, which …

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Vacancy – Analyser Engineer (Online Analyser Specialist)

Oil & Gas Systems Ltd & Oil & Gas Measurement Ltd – ElyANALYSER ENGINEER (ONLINE ANALYSER SPECIALIST)LOCATION: Ely, CambridgeshirePOSITION TYPE: Full-time, permanentHOURS OF WORK: 0900-1700 Monday to FridayWe are seeking an experienced Analyser Engineer with specialism in online analyser systems and sampling, to work in the Oil & Gas industry sector.This lead role will require …

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Vacancy – Assembly Operator

OIL & GAS MEASUREMENT LIMITED – ELYAssembly OperatorDue to expansion of the company’s existing product range, we are seeking an experienced Assembly Operator to join our new and growing company based in Ely.Main duties include:##Responsibility for the full production cycle, in accordance with manufacturing procedures##Ensure production quality is maintained – from material collection in accordance …

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VACANCY – Analyser Engineer

OIL & GAS SYSTEMS LIMITEDOIL & GAS MEASUREMENT LIMITEDAnalyser EngineerWe are seeking an experienced Analyser Engineer with specialism in online analyser systems and sampling, to work in the Oil & Gas industry sector.This lead role will require candidates to support the Sales team providing technical solutions for a wide range of industrial online analytical measurements …

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VACANCY – Electrical Design Engineer

Electrical Design Engineer required to work at Oil & Gas Systems’ modern offices based in Ely, near the rail station:LOCATION: Ely, CambridgeshirePOSITION TYPE: Full-time, permanentHOURS OF WORK:0900-1700 Monday to Friday (with 1 hour lunch daily)We are seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to work across the company with our Proposals, Projects and Engineering teams for …

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VACANCY – Instrument Engineer

Instrument Engineer required to work at Oil & Gas Systems Limited’s modern premises close to Ely rail station. Details below:INSTRUMENT ENGINEERLOCATION: Ely, CambridgeshirePOSITION TYPE: Full-time, PermanentHOURS OF WORK: 0900-1700 Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)We are seeking an experienced Instrument Engineer, preferably with a history of working on bespoke engineering packages for the oil …

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VACANCY – Piping Design Engineer

Oil & Gas Systems Limited, based in Ely, seeks an experienced Piping Design Engineer. Details below:PIPING DESIGN ENGINEERLocation: Ely, CambridgeshirePosition Type: Full-time, permanentHours of Work: 0900-1700 Monday to FridayWe are seeking an experienced Piping Designer, preferably with a history of working on bespoke engineering packages for the oil and gas industry.Main duties include:•Reading and interpretation …

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VACANCY – Technical Assistant – Ely

Oil & Gas Systems Limited seeks a Technical Assistant to work at its newly refurbished offices in Ely (close to rail station). Candidates applying must have previous experience of technical documentation.LOCATION: Ely, CambridgeshirePOSITION TYPE: Full-time, permanentHOURS OF WORK:0900-1700 Monday to FridayWe are seeking a Technical Assistant to provide support in the preparation, modification, update and …

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Vicar of Dibley

Fans of classic TV comedy are in for a real treat when “Ely Amateur Dramatic Society performs ‘The Vicar of Dibley’ in February. A stage play by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer. With kind permission from Tiger Aspect Productions. Samantha Gallop takes on …

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Littleport Litterpick – looking for volunteers

Littleport Timebank is organising a litterpick in Littleport on Wednesday 18th Feb and looking for volunteers. The litterpick will start at 9.30am, meeting outside St George’s Medical Centre on Parson’s Lane and finishing around about 11.30am with bacon butties (funded by Cambridge Housing Society) afterwards for volunteers available at YPL on Granby Street. There will …

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VACANCY – House Keeper

House keeper required by busy family home, 2-3 hours a day 5 days a week. Please contact Vanessa at The Castle hotel for more information on 01353662276 or email reservations@castlehotelely.com, or drop in to collect an application form. Please note this is not for a position at the hotel.

Vacancies – Strikes Ely

Strikes Ely is currently having a recruitment drive for staff in different positions with various working patterns. Looking for: Zoom staff Kitchen staff Technicians Supervisors Application forms are available at the main desk of Strikes – Ely or call 01353 668666 and ask for Louise.

Class 1 HGV driver

Potter Logistics currently have a vacancy for a Class 1 HGV driver to be based at our Ely distribution centre.The shift pattern would be Monday – Friday with the occasional Saturday required. The contract would be 55 hours per week with the hours of work falling between 05:00 and 19:00.If you are interested in applying …

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Ely Hidden Gem

Oliver Cromwell’s House in Ely – the former home of the Lord Protector – is being put forward for Visit England’s ‘Hidden Gem’ accolade. Having again passed the annual Visitor Attraction Quality Scheme Assessment set by the tourist organisation, the House’s high score means it has been nominated for the special accolade. This new award …

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Cleaner

St Mary’s Junior School is currently looking for 2 part-time cleaners. One to work 7am to 9.30am 5 mornings a week and the second from 3.20 – 5.50pm each evening. Applications form from the school office are only accepted.

Support Worker

About us:Home Instead Senior Care is an established award winning company passionate about providing reliable, high quality home care for the elderly. We offer a wide range of one-to-one services tailor made to the individual. These include personal care such as assistance with bathing, dressing, eating and medication. Home help covering all aspects of day-to-day …

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Sing for 2015

Something new for 2015?!!! Booking is now open for all my Sing! Choirs – which includes my choir for young people “GO! Sing!” …. So if you are aged from 8 years to 108 years and love singing contact me to find out more on kathryn@singchoirs.com www.singchoirs.com And here is a taste of our concert …

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Open Auditions for Fabulous 80s Musical Show

CAT Theatre Company to take Ely back to the 80’s! CAT is hugely excited to announce that their spring musical will be…‘The Wedding Singer’! Based on the 1998 smash hit movie of the same name (starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore) The Wedding Singer, set in the 1980’s, is an extravaganza of shoulder pads, glitter and big hair! Director …

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A call for help…..

Most of you will have heard of Ely Soham Dial-a-Ride and have, probably, seen our minibuses somewhere in the area picking up passengers or dropping them off and helping them with their shopping. However, most people will not be aware just how extensive our activities are, and the range of services we provide to the …

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