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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was 90 yesterday and Ely celebrated it in its own unique way. Over 200 people attended the Market Place along with Ely’s Mayor, Cllr Lis Every and other dignitaries from the area. The Cathedral got involved by turning the Octogon tower from its usually evening white colour to that of …
Gallery of Queens Celebrations on the Market Place Read More »
Doing the work I do from time to time I find myself meeting some extraordinary people and Tuesday was one of those occasion when I had the privilege to meet Callum Fairhurst who has been through and seen more than any person should from someone who is 3 times his age. He is just 18! …
As part of the Mayors Celebration of Volunteering two events were held this last weekend. On Friday evening hosted by St Peters Church Ely and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ely (Hereward) Dave Doggett, the Chairman of Cambridge United Football Club spoke on volunteering and the role of the Club in the community The …
Cambridge United helps Mayor continues her Celebration of Volunteering Read More »
With less than a year to go before the realisation of the Ely Leisure Village, long time supporter of Spotted in Ely, Andrew Cardwell gives us a birds eye view of the development using his Phantom 3 drone. 5 retail blocks have already been confirmed and we spoke to 2 of the franchisees this week …
In this weeks E4Ely Magazine you can see: Drayman’s Son cleans up awards The Marathon Man for Diabetes UK and why the Flying Scotsman is now not coming to Ely and much much more Click here to open: https://issuu.com/inmediagroupely/docs/issue_9_final
The world most renowned steam locomotive, The Flying Scotsman was supposed to be passing through Ely on May 25th. However Cathedral Tours, the operator of the train has decided to cancel several trips planned the renovated engine due to safety fears. Earlier this month, nearly 60 people put themselves in danger as the train passed …
Flying Scotsman is now NOT coming to Ely amidst safety fears Read More »
For the first time in CamRA Ely history a pub has taken a clean sweep of available awards. Andy & Jo Pearson, owners of the renamed Drayman’s Son, took over the pub on Forehill last July from the previous owner. Then it was named the Liberty Bell. They knew a few weeks ago that they …
A Clean Sweep of Awards plus a nice surprise for The Drayman's Son Read More »
How time has flown and already into Issue 8 of E4Ely. This week is our ArtReach Special where you get to see the entrants of this amazing competition and meet some of the winners. You can also find out about Sutton Feast and Sutton Beast, Ely Leisure Village update, about entering Aquafest and a couple …
ArtReach 2016 concluded in spectacular fashion as 5 winners were selected from the huge range of entries submitted to Ely Police. Many of the pieces of art will be displayed around the Police Station to brighten up the usual dull white walls and remind the local force why they are here and give a better …
ArtReach 2016 – A Success Story for young artists Read More »
Further progress on delivering the new district leisure centre was made this week with the submission of the reserved matters planning application. The scheme has been granted outline planning permission under the hybrid planning application for the cinema, but the plans have to go through the Reserved Matters process to agree the design and layout …
New district leisure centre planning application submitted Read More »
Council owned Paradise Leisure Centre today celebrates 30 years of being open. Opened in 1986 by Northern Ireland international Pat Jennings the leisure centre has become a hub for many sporting activities with a main hall, squash courts, training gym and dance studio. The centre is expected to remain open for the foreseeable future …
This weeks copy and without any April Fools jokes is out now and exclusively online. Find out why your street lights will be turned off for 4 hours every night and how your child can get national training in Cycling plus much more. Do you have a story you would like in next weeks copy? …
We are please with Issue 6 of E4Ely. Lots of lovely fundraising stories this week with more news from the local Rotaries and much much more. Oh yes even more events than last week. Don’t forget if you want your story in next week then email us, pr@spottedinely.com
Street Race Delivers Multiple Local Charity Funding. Isle of Ely Produce organisers of the annual Potato Race on the streets of Ely have today announced the beneficiaries of the charity proceeds from the 2015 event. The race sees local farmers and businesses teaming up to see who can race up and down the high street …
Over £3000 given to charities from 2015 Ely Potato Race Read More »
Last night Sylhet in Ely held a Curry Night for Ely Community First Responders with the aim of buying a new life saving defibrillator for Ely. The aim was to raise £777 which was exceeded when money from the night and calendar sales from Spotted in Ely added together. Zahid Ahmed, owner of Sylhet said, …
More than £1100 raised through Curry and Calendars Read More »
One of Ely’s most enigmatic characters, Nigel Clarke, died suddenly last weekend. For more than 30 years Nigel worked at King’s Ely in many roles including Estates Bursar and Lab Technician. He retired just 5 years ago. Even while working at King’s he was a very active member of Ely’s community. He will be remembered …
This weeks magazine is now out. We have changed from Wednesday to Friday due to working commitments.
Last Saturday the Cathedral saw more than £11,000 raised for Grief Encounter organised by Soham local, Jason Fretwell. Jason, a catering manager for Clare College in Cambridge decided he wanted to help after his wife, Katie experienced the bereavement at the loss of her mother and the charity was there to help. Furthermore, Grief Encounter Founding Patron, …
Many join in for a night of fund-raising for Grief Encounter Read More »
Local companies took to the Maltings this Tuesday [8th March] for what was a very successful first pop up business surgery. The free event in Ely, which took place from 8.30am until midday, was organised by Signpost to Grow of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in conjunction with East Cambridgeshire District …
One stop shop for free business support a hit with local companies Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An exhibition of artworks about our Human Rights by internationally-renowned and award-winning children’s illustrators is now in the Cathedral. Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom), Korky Paul (Winnie the Witch, The Monster Book of Horrible Horrors), Chris Ridell (The Edge Chronicles, the Ottoline series) and Polly Dunbar (Dog Blue, Fly Away Katie) are just …
We are all free – Exhibition of Amnesty – Our Human Rights Read More »
Queen of Cakes, Mary Berry CBE came to visit Ely today promoting her new book “Foolproof Cooking” through local booksellers Toppings. The audience packed into St Mary’s Church and then a special signing took place. Tickets for the event sold all 250 tickets within 12 hours of going on sale but people where invited to …
Monday night saw an army of volunteers descend on the Maltings with Mayor Cllr Lis Every to celebrate they work that they do every year on various projects including Ely in Bloom, Christmas Lights and CCTV Monitoring. Representing the various projects were it’s projects leaders, Mike Collier for Christmas Lights, Ian Newstead for the Switch …
Did you miss anything on Spotted in Ely this week? Well fear not, its all in the magazine which you can read online, download or through you Issuu app on your smartphone. In this weeks edition: Food & Drink 2016 New defib installed in local primary school What happens to all the 5p’s from carrier …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The creative writing challenge for East Cambridgeshire children up to the age of 13 has launched its 2016 competition and the organisers are hoping to top last year’s astonishing results. Well over seventy entries were received and the standard couldn’t have been higher. “It was truly amazing!” says Annabel Reddick from Burrows Bookshop. Along …
Ely’s best kept secret has finally been revealed – the celebrity chef line up for 2016’s Food & Drink Festival. The first of three wonderful chefs to be appearing at this year’s festival, which will take place on the 1st and 2nd May, is Jean-Christophe Novelli, theaward-winning French chef and Michelin Star restaurateur. He simply …
Since 2005, the Big Lottery Fund and ITV have given the public a say in awarding more than £30 million of National Lottery funding to 600 Good Causes across the UK. This year Little Miracles Cambridge, Ely & Newmarket (CEN) has the opportunity to win £50,000 to help us continue the work we are doing …
Tesco Ely this week have become the latest recipient to give away £30,000 to local good causes in their “Bags of Help” scheme. The multi-national company created the scheme after the Government passed the law that 5p will be charged on carrier bags last year. The new law meant that no large organisation could give away …
Where do all those 5p's go when you buy a carrier from Tesco Read More »
Donations from school builder and pharmacy make purchase possible Pupils raise over £230 for cardiac charity A newly-built Cambridgeshire primary school will have a life-saving defibrillator on site thanks to the generosity of two local sponsors and a national cardiac charity. Isle of Ely Primary School on Cam Drive has been able to buy the …
New primary school to host life-saving defibrillator Read More »
Zahid, restaurant owner of Sylhet on Market Street in Ely has announced that he is to have a curry night for charity on March 21st. The benefactors to the night will be Spotted in Ely’s own charity of the year, Ely Community First Responders and alongside the sales of calendars we did at new year, …
Vehicle crime in Littleport spiked on the 9th February with a series of seven works vans attacked. The offender(s) are targeting tools – and they continue to find them in the backs of vans. This CCTV still has been taken from a private recording made in Fisher’s Bank, Littleport. While it is difficult to make …
Have a great idea for an arts project, but don’t know how to get it funded? Book for the Money Bootcamp now. Market Place offers a full day of intensive high-quality training and mentoring for artists, arts and community organisations with an ambition to raise funds for an arts project. We work with projects at …
Money Bootcamp comes to Ely – People in Arts need to read this!! Read More »
Lorna Dupre has spoken out over ECDC’s agenda to close 3 of the public conveniences throughout Ely. Others are also at risk including Fordham. The local Liberal Democrat group leader is calling everyone to oppose the closures and ask for a full consultation before any decision being made. Councillor Lorna Dupre from the Sutton Ward …
An exhibition opens today (Saturday) at BabylonARTS by the Waterside in Ely. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, features 35 lithographic prints of the famous cut out produced during his final years. Frenchman Henri Matisse was born in 1869. During his life he was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. He studied …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local property investors & management company Rannerlow have announced they are submitting new plans to change the look of the Market Place by converting the old 60’s style building into a modern feel for Ely. The company own the block and have been looking at ways to improve the look of the out-dated building for …
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 …
300 Miles, 2 Days & 2 Charities to benefit from the Octagon Cycling Club Read More »
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 …
Over 800 Air Training Corps cadets from all over Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire came together in Ely on Sunday and marched through the City from Broad Street to the Cathedral led by their very own marching band. Hundreds lined the streets to watch as a sea of blue, all dressed in their smartest regalia and carrying …
75 years of the Air Training Corps – What a spectacle in Ely Read More »
People helping a person, that is the idea of Ely SOUP, a new community crowd funding project being launched in the city. It’s simple, pay £5 for soup, bread and a vote. During the evening, four groups/individuals present their idea for a project. People chat about the pitches they’ve heard whilst enjoying food together, they …
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 …
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 …
Police ask for Youth of Ely to brighten up the local station Read More »
Beer lovers from all over the UK descend on Ely for the Winter Beer Festival at the Maltings this weekend. Over 5000 pints of beer are available to the connoisseurs of CAMRA from many breweries located all across the country. Local brewers Three Blind Mice started in 2014 located on Black Bank Road in Little …
Scottish born and father of 3, BBC Presenter, Political Editor, Ex-Newspaper Editor, Historian and Poetry boffin, Andrew Marr thrilled the 500 plus people inside the Cathedral as he came to promote his new book “We British: The Poetry of the People”. The event was hosted by Topping & Company. The enigmatic character of BBC’s political …
[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 …
Local Girl nominated for Young Person of the Year Award Read More »
A new generation for Ely Round Table Men of Ely are once again being given the chance to enhance their social life and do more in their town, with the re-launch of the local Round Table. Thousands of men across Great Britain and Ireland regularly enjoy the advantages of being a member of Round Table, …
This weeks trial issue 2 is now available…. Thank goodness for trials….
Not only does it turn out that the Barstool Angel’s are incredible musicians but they are quizzing legends as they stormed into first place at the Drayman’s Son Charity Quiz Night to celebrate Robbie Burns. Dubbed “The Burn’s Night Quiz”, the pub on Forehill decided to host the event the Guide Dogs Charity for which …
Barstool Angel's take Quiz Crown at the Drayman's Read More »
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 …
Bad Parking? After this weeks Police activity, you have been warned Read More »
A thought provoking black and white exhibition has started at BabylonARTS with the artists Helena g Anderson opening the 10 day event. Friday, Helena has taken over 100 photos of various people aged between 0 and 100 but they all have one thing in common. Each other them has a zero at the end of …
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 …
Local success at the Chippy version of the Oscars Read More »
Overnight, thieves have been at Ely Station and raided the cash machine. We have no information as to whether they were successful in getting the safe part of the machine Looking at the photograph sent to us by Suzanne, it would appear they went in through the top half of the machine as the screen …
We have today started our 3 week trial of “E”. The new community E-Magazine for Ely. It will be a weekly magazine packed full of the stories we cover and future events coming up within the following couple of weeks. Should everything be successful during our 3 trial issues over the next 3 weeks then …
PCSOs patrolling the vicinity of local schools attended St. Mary’s and St. John’s in Ely, and also Weatheralls School in Soham. We’re greatful to parents who were so positive towards the PCSOs on duty. In the full course of the patrol seven £30 penalty notices were issues and three traffic offence reports (TORs) were written. …
Police ticket 7 cars near school for Parking Offences Read More »
The Carpenter’s Arms have just presented a cheque for £900 to 2nd Soham Scout Group from proceeds of their Sunday meat draw during 2015. The donation will be used to provide equipment and activities for the young people of the group during 2016. Mark Clements, pictured far right said: “On behalf of our Beavers, Cubs …
Carpenters Arms continues support of Soham Scouts Read More »
Ruby Wax OBE came to Ely Cathedral last night and was immediately in awe of the surroundings and in front of over 750 people who filled not only the Nave but also the Transepts. The event was hosted by Topping & Company Bookstore to promote the release of Ruby’s book – “A Mindfulness Guide For …
Police have released images of the man who they want to question over the fake £50 note story we published earlier this week. On January 10th at the BP Garage in Soham shortly after 6.30pm, this man filled up his Mini convertible and tried to pay for his fuel using 2 fake £50 notes. The on …
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 …
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 …
Police Listen to Public Concerns and Take Immediate Action about Parking Read More »
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 …
Proposed Barton Road development – Questions answered Read More »
The app shows the four unique tours of our lovely Cathedral: Main Tour Children’s Tour Story of Etheldreda Tour of the Monastic Precint All of which take you through the 1300 years of worship, art, architecture and the lives of truly remarkable people. Using the app you can even go on your own pilgrimage. Ely …
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 …
School Crossing Patrols are safe says Cambridgeshire County Council Read More »
Welney and it’s annual tradition of flooding has started again this year. The Environment Agency has now officially closed the barriers however has we saw locals are still able to get through as only part of the road is covered but the flow is fast. Police and EA Staff are stopping people from doing so …
[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 …
A new fundraising idea which has become a phenomena throughout the world is coming to Ely. Detroit Soup idea started in 2010 and has grown to thousands of such events every year and the idea is based on crowdfunding with a little bit of Dragon’s Den too. So how does it work: Well you need …
Fundraising initiative comes to Ely in the form of Soup Read More »
Exhibition runs from 9 – 17 January There’s a chance to catch the work of some of our very talented young people at our annual art competition. The Exhibition organised by Babylon ARTS run by ADEC and the Ely-Hereward Rotary Club opens this Saturday 9th and continues to Sunday 17th January. There are prizes for …
East Cambs Schools Exhibition opens this weekend Read More »
Cambridgeshire this week saw a new Deputy Chief Constable take up office for which he says he is keen to deliver for the people of Cambridgeshire by fighting crime, bringing offenders to justice and protecting the most vulnerable. Formerly with Thames Valley and with the Police both civilian and military since 1987, Alan Baldwin said, …
COME AND HAVE A GO DAY 2016 Want to find out about the role of the modern Fire and Rescue Service? Want to talk to our staff about their jobs and the working environment? Want to try some of the physical activities a firefighter needs to be able to do? Women can have a go …
Come and have a go say Cambridgeshire Fire Service Read More »
CAT Theatre Company based in Ely is set to put on a show on the blockbuster “Sister Act” in June at The Maltings. But before that happens, CAT needs new performers for many of their roles and auditions start today at 7pm in the Music Room at Ely College and if you can’t attend tonight, …
A bucket collection organised by the Ely Hereward Rotary Club at Tesco’s store in Ely on Saturday January 2nd raised nearly £300 to help victims of the floods in the north of England. This, along with donations from the club and its members, means that £500 was sent this week direct to the Rotary organisations …
Cambridgeshire County Council have today issued a warning for everyone within the area to be on the alert for phone calls allegedly from an individual called Daniel. He is preying on residents over the phone saying he is working on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council. Unlike “Daniel”, the CCC say that they would give a …
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 …
Join Rudolph for the Addenbrookes Christmas fun run! Read More »
Viva returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year with not one but two shows. They have arrived home all in one piece with two sell out shows and two 5 star reviews! It has been a busy week for our cast and production members at the famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Viva travelled with …
Rowing is a sport that the English have long excelled in. Just look at the Oxford / Cambridge Boat Race that has been an event for almost every year since 1829. The Boat Race which has a worldwide viewing happens every year on the Thames but many don’t realise that in 1944 it took place …
Netflix have become the latest production company to commission filming at Ely Cathedral. Working alongside Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures TV, the filming will become a series called “The Crown” which is due to be aired in 10 parts in 2016. It is not known who will be filming in Ely but the cast …
Netflix, the latest company to film at Ely's Cathedral Read More »
Zac Purchase, men’s lightweight double sculls silver medalist in London 2012 and Beijing Olympic gold medalist in 2008 will be paying two inspirational visits to the Isle of Ely Rowing Club. Zac’s visits are part of a Learn to Row course for 17-25 year olds, which is funded by a grant, the £56 million National …
Olympic rower Zac Purchase to visit Isle of Ely Rowing Club Read More »
Last week Spotted in Ely featured a poster put up in Ely Police Station and no one expected the attention and responses that came within minutes of adding to our Facebook page. The post reach was dramatic and shared throughout the UK to personal profiles and bulletin boards and the messages of support and offers …
The Rotary Club of Ely has now been serving the communities of Ely and district for over 70 years, supporting many well known charities in this area and the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity was delighted to be selected as the beneficiary of their latest four figure donation. On the international front The Rotary Club of …
Blue Thunder helped raise over £800 with their gig in the Hereward on behalf of the Breast Cancer Charity, Coppafeel. Organised by Jake Scott-Paul, the money raised will be added to the target he has already cleared to do the walk along The Great Wall of China with 3 band members of Union J, Jamie, …
The Ely Muslim Association excelled themselves tonight on the Market Square feeding over 250 people with the help of 4 local food suppliers. Sylhet, Montaz, Balti King and Le Spice all contributed to making a wonderful meal. The meal itself was food that those fasting would eat to quench their hunger after Sunset during Ramadan. …
Hundreds of people turned up for what was an amazing afternoon of fun at Strikes Bowling in Ely on Sunday. We even invited the 3rd Scouts down to play some bowling as a thank you from Ely for their amazing efforts in cleaning up parts of the City after Spotted in Ely posted a photo …
“A Schools Art Exhibition” You may have seen lots of artwork hanging at the entrance of Ely Cathedral all inspired by the sculpture of Jonathon Clarke “The Way of Life”. The clothes express life through colour, shape and design.
Charity to receive a year’s worth of fundraising and awareness support from the store’s colleagues and customers It’s the seventh year of the Sainsbury’s Local Charity of the Year scheme Sainsbury’s Ely has announced that Ely Foodbank will be the store’s Local Charity of the Year. The charity was voted in by customers in store …
Ely Foodbank becomes Ely Sainsbury’s new Local Charity of the Year Read More »
Yesterday saw yet an other successful Aquafest in Ely with thousands of people lining the edge of the river to watch the familiar annual event. Opened by Mayor Liz Every and hosted in the main arena by BBC’s Sue Marchant, the day was packed with land and water based events, stalls, displays and fairground rides. …
Local businesses, including Spotted in Ely, will be hosting an event through the Cambridgeshire Chamber of Commerce on Friday 3rd July at the Market Square in Ely. We are there to give out lots of magazines, so if you haven’t got your copy then come see us. We will be there from 10am to 2pm. …
This morning, Spotted in Ely shared a story from reader Cheryl about a mass of litter left on Cherry Hill, which was followed by further comments from readers about similar situations in other areas. This stirred a passionate response from residents, and quickly came to the attention of local Scout Leader Brian Calvert. Knowing he …
Ely’s City Centre is slowly changing with quality high street stores and a variety of local independents still trading and a thriving Saturday Market. It is thought that by the end of the year all premises in the main streets will be occupied and open for business. The latest announcements comes from The White Stuff, …
Meet Jo and Andy Pearson, the new owners of Ely’s micropub The Liberty Belle. Jo will be running the day to day matters of the establishment. When asked Andy said, “Jo is running the pub, I’ll be Chief Taster. But in all seriousness, the ethos of the pub will not change and will be kept …
As part of Network Rail’s continuing national programme to maintain and improve the existing rail infrastructure, we are developing plans for the installation of a second track along part of the railway line between Ely and Soham. The benefits This investment will help to move freight traffic off the UK’s roads, and onto the railway, a …
Lucy Frazer MP agreed to accept questions and comments from the Spotted in Ely followers and true to her word has returned them to us along with a statement. Thank you to those who submitted questions and we will over the term of her office be in contact with her on a regular basis. I …
Sainsbury’s Ely has raised £2,167 for Branching Out, as part of the Local Charity of the Year scheme and is now looking for a new charity to support. The Littleport based charity supports people with learning disabilities and the group was chosen by customers and colleagues last June and has received support from the store …
Calling all 13 – 16 year olds! If you love telling stories, rap or poetry, then you need to come along to the Littleport Spoken Word Workshop and Slam on Saturday 20th June 2015! Hosted by internationally-renowned poet Hollie McNish and freestyle rap champion Inja, this workshop will give you the chance to write about …
From being a new entry last week to Number 1 on this weeks Unsigned Charts presented by Cambridge 105. Local duet sensation, Charlie & Molly shot to the top spot with their own version of Long Time Gone recording 40% of the votes. Both are said to be delighted to have had so much support …
Ely businesses will be flocking to the Market Place as the special showcase day which focusses on raising awareness and visibility of local independent businesses is set to take place on Friday 3 July. Independents Day is part of a national campaign that aims to create a buzz around supporting independent businesses and encourages people …
Throughout this week a range of local Carers organisations will be holding information stands in store to inform customers about the services they offer in the local community. Sainsbury’s Ely is supporting Carers Week which takes place from 8th – 14th June. Across the week, the following organisations will be in store to talk to …
Once again, G’s Open farm Sunday was a huge success with even more people attending this year than in past years. The day, designed to give an understanding to farming especially on such a large scale certainly provokes a positive response to one of the areas leading employers. Many of the stands and shows are …
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Scampers and Spotted in Ely – A Perfect Partnerships Read More »
Although the official badminton season is over, Ely Victoria will again operate a weekly summer club which starts Tuesday 2nd June. £4.50 Adults / £3 Juniors (Covering all court time and feather shuttle use). No membership or regular commitment required, simply pay as you play. 7-10pm 3 courts initially available but this will be extended to 4 when attendance increases. If you are a club …
Who knew that Littleport could become the central location for Speed Skating in the UK with the bold plan from Lyn Guest de Swarte. Lyn, a keen Fenland Skater has decided to take up the challenge of building an indoor stadium and even negotiated for land and is now underway for funding with the assistance …
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