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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ely is proud to host every year, graduates from Open University. Many of the graduates spend over 4 years studying their chosen subjects and this is their day to celebrate with a graduation mass in Ely Cathedral. The OU, despite having many offices in many larger cities throughout the UK choose Ely every year and …
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A Terrific Sister Act from CAT Theatre Company. A hero in our midst and rescues a man from drowning. Another hero helps a family escape from car wreck. Prince William lands his chopper in Ely. The Great EU Debate and Soham Carnival Pictures plus over 100 events coming up in the area. Inside Issue 16
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at an accident following a fatal collision in Littleport on Wednesday night (June 1). The 43-year-old from Ely was arrested yesterday evening after he voluntarily attended Parkside Police Station. He was released on bail to return to Parkside …
On June 8th 2016, Ely City Football Club’s first team players and management team will be taking on Wilburton Cricket Club. The difference being there won’t be a overhead kick, corner or goal line clearance in sight as it will be at cricket as opposed to football for the Ely City side, with the proceeds …
As a teenager growing up in America, Kelli Ford used to have posters of Prince William hanging on her bedroom wall. This morning, she got to see her idol in the flesh – when the Duke of Cambridge and his colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance attended a medical emergency in Ely. The EAAA …
A restaurant manager is being hailed a hero after jumping into the River Ouse to save a man’s life several weeks ago. Lukasz Lankiewicz, general manager of Ta Bouche in Ely, was locking up the popular riverside eatery and bar with duty manager Jordan Pattison in the early hours of May 5 when he heard …
If something appears too good to be true, that’s probably because it is. Ely residents have been shocked to receive links to an apparent scam, advising them to sign up to test the new iPhone 7. A pop up advert has been appearing while people have been browsing some local newspapers online, advising people that …
Watch out for a suspected scam offering people free iPhones Read More »
An Ely mum wants to trace two good Samaritans who rescued her and her son from a “horrific” car smash near Littleport on Tuesday. Cheryl Stanford feared for her and her son’s lives after their car spun into a ditch on Ely Road after sliding out of control in torrential rain. Unable to open the …
Passers-by rescue mum and son from car in ditch following "horrific" accident Read More »
The principal of Ely College has announced she will step down at the end of the academic year – just 18 months after taking up her post at the struggling school. In a letter to parents, principal Evelyn Ford said she was “extremely proud of all that has been achieved by everyone in the school …
A new support group is being set up to help people with “invisible” illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Hayley Mason, who runs the Ely Cambridgeshire Fibromyalgia Support Group, is currently seeking funding for the “overarching support system”, while running her existing group. The new group will be called Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support …
Were you living in Ely, Littleport, Chatteris or Soham during the Second World War? Or do you know someone who did? If so, the Street Life project would like to hear from you! Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Street Life’s latest local history venture is focusing on what life was like for families living …
With weeks to go before people go to the polls to decide if the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union, some media show an almost equal split in opinion between those who favour a “Brexit” – and those who wish to stay in the EU. Where better to test the public mood than …
“Should I stay or should I go?” Market goers quizzed over EU referendum Read More »
Babylon ARTS are staging a powerful one man show ‘A Girl with a Book’ based on the true story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafza on Friday 24 June : 7.30pm, the ticket price? Whatever you decide! Written and performed by Nick Wood for the New Nottingham Playhouse, this will be Babylon ARTS first …
‘Pay what you Decide’ show at Babylon ARTS for ‘A Girl With A Book’ Read More »
Lucy Frazer, Member of Parliament for South East Cambridgeshire, brought parents, carers and Ely College management together to discuss the future of the school on Friday 20th May. This meeting, called by Ms Frazer, was primarily to address the change in the school’s sponsor from CfBT Schools Trust to Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) on …
Lucy Frazer MP chairs positive meeting at Ely College Read More »
The Ely Foodbank on Barton Road has made a fresh appeal for donations to help under privilege families in the East Cambridgeshire region. Food can be donated at the Ely branches of Sainsbury, Tesco, Nisa (Market Street) and Waitrose. Soham donations can be received at Asda and Co-op. Chatteris and March donations can be received at the …
Party animal and fitness fanatic Jenni Homent can’t bear to miss out on socialising or exercising. So when the Ely mum of two discovered a full-on fitness regime that combined both, she was instantly hooked. Since joining JTS – which prides itself on being “the toughest bootcamp in Ely” – back in January, the dedicated …
Fit and fun: Ely mum says Ely bootcamp makes her face each day with a smile Read More »
Another local restaurant has today announced it is to close. Montaz on Market Street announced on their Facebook page that they are to close as of next Monday, 30th May. They curry house will be open as normal for the weekend but will not open on Monday. Staff at the restaurant have told us that they …
Selfless Sophia – the Ely schoolgirl featured on the front cover of our most recent E4Ely Magazine – has already raised more than twice her target to help youngsters battling with cancer. As reported by Spotted in Ely, Sophia Isaacs, 10, is planning to have her luscious locks bobbed at the Pure Ely salon …
Sophia doubles sponsorship target in less than a week Read More »
Looking for something creative and thought-provoking to do with the kids this half-term? Children across East Cambridgeshire are invited to consider the meanings of the words “home” and “refuge” in a poster competition aimed at increasing awareness and compassion for Syrians escaping war and persecution. The competition, organised by the Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign, is …
Children urged to think about plight of refugees in poster contest Read More »
A Littleport pet shop will celebrate its second birthday this Saturday. People are invited to pop into Jurassic Bark Pet Supplies and enjoy tea and cake with the staff. On their Facebook page, they say: “Bring your dogs and they can catch up with some old friends.” With every purchase made a raffle ticket will …
Prolific Ely fundraiser Xander Brown may only be eight – but he’s about to embark on his sixth bike ride for Magpas Air Ambulance – and this time, he’s set the bar higher still. On August 7 the Ely St John’s year three student will endeavour a 50 mile cycle to and around Cambridge over …
Ever wished you could come up with an incredible outfit at short notice? Or mend your favourite ripped garment? Or impress your friends with your original sewn creations? Sew Much To Do is running another of its popular five week Learn to Sew courses from June 6. Pamela Tasker will be teaching sewing basics, introducing …
Cambridgeshire’s top cop is so impressed by a local young artist’s creation that he has personally requested to keep it in his office. Harry Redman, 13, was not shortlisted in the 11 to 13-years category in last month’s ArtReach 2016 – an awards scheme celebrating creative young people across East Cambridgeshire. But Cambridgeshire Chief Constable …
Two Tesco Ely employees are preparing for a fundraising walk to keep “the memory alive” of two long-serving colleagues who tragically died within a day of each other. On June 26 Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling will lead a scenic walk from Tesco supermarket along the Ely riverside and back to raise cash for Arthur …
Remembering lost friends – and raising cash for their chosen charities Read More »
A project to help provide essential items for children and young people who may not have access to basics, such as toothpaste and soap, has been set up in partnership with the Police and East Cambridgeshire District Council. The packs of basic toiletries, underwear and other essential care items will be made available through schools, …
Project to provide young people in need with daily essentials Read More »
At a club meeting where he was a guest, Will Cowell from the Cambridge and Ely Child Support Centre was presented with a cheque for £1,000 by Ely Hereward Rotary President Janet Porter. The Child Contact Centres provide a place where children from separated families can enjoy contact with a non-resident parent or other family …
Hereward Rotary Club presents cheque to Child Support Charity Read More »
An Ely primary school is fundraising for a lifesaving defibrillator – and is looking for residents and companies to donate prizes towards its annual summer fair. Friends of the Lantern School, the Lantern Community School’s fundraising committee, is hosting the Lantern Summer Fete on June 25. Its members hope proceeds will help raise cash for …
Prizes sought to help school buy lifesaving defibrillator Read More »
An innovative scheme encouraging groups to give their time to their community in exchange for rewards has recently been launched in Ely – and those behind it hope its popularity will soar. Cambridgeshire Time Credits project manager Yannick Auckland says many people who have never volunteered before are putting their names forward – and gaining …
An Ely choir has made the finals of a prestigious international award celebrating youth activities – despite being made up of adults. On Wednesday (May 18) it was announced that Sing! Choirs had made the finals of the 2016 International What’s On 4 Junior Awards in the Best ‘Me Time’ Activity category. It’s the first …
By kind permission of the King’s School, Amnesty International Ely City Group are delighted to announce that, following three sell-out concerts, we are once again bringing members of Ronnie Scott’s All Stars to Ely for a memorable afternoon of brilliant jazz. Heading the line-up will be James Pearson, resident pianist and Artistic Director at Ronnie …
Ronnie Scott's comes to Ely for a Jazz Picnic at the Palace Read More »
Lucy Frazer QC MP, Member of Parliament for South East Cambridgeshire, has called a further meeting for parents and carers of pupils at Ely College to give them an opportunity to meet the new sponsors, Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) on Friday 20th May. The meeting follows on from a meeting on 4th December 2015, …
Lucy Frazer QC MP calls further meeting with Ely College on Friday Read More »
Local architect Margherita Cesca from MCMM Architecture, Consultancy & Interior Design has give Spotted in Ely has exclusive access to plans to unveil a new manufacturing and office building for Lancaster Way Industrial Estate. Deanta UK, one of the worlds leading design and manufacturers of doors has outgrown its current location in Pymoor and the new …
An Ely schoolgirl is having her luscious locks chopped off to help youngsters who are battling with cancer. Selfless Sophia Isaacs, 10, is due to have her long hair bobbed at the new Pure Ely salon on July 2 to raise money for The Little Princess Trust, a charity that provides real hair wigs to …
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Boozehounds beware! The phrase “hair of the dog” will take a whole new meaning this Saturday (May 21) when Scampers pet shop near Soham opens up a ‘pop up pub’ to celebrate the launch of Woof & Brew’s new ‘Bottom Sniffer’ dog beer. You heard correctly. An alcohol free beer specifically aimed at our canine …
The countdown has begun to Haddenham’s first ever bead festival – and unlike other festivals, it’s totally free to attend, with free tutorials promised on a first come, first served basis. People are invited to wear their wellies – whatever the weather – for Bead Festival this Saturday (May 21), with each welly-wearer promised a …
Ely SOUP is a new sociable community crowdfunding project , £5 buys you soup and a vote for a local Ely project. We launched and hosted are first SOUP in March 2016 at the Babylon Gallery and raised awareness of four community groups, whilst Ely Milks were voted the winners and took home the door …
Calling all businesses or organisations Ely SOUP needs your help! Read More »
Seven Ely supermums have completed a nocturnal London marathon on foot, braving blisters and shivers, to raise almost £3000 for a breast cancer charity. Team Lantern Mardi Bras were amongst 15,000 people to take part in the London Moonwalk – a gruelling 26.2 mile trek from Clapham Common to raise money for Walk the Walk, …
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Residents who have fibromyalgia need no longer suffer in silence. A new support group has been set up to help local sufferers connect with each other. Maria Stableford is the administrator of the Facebook page Fibromyalgia Ely & Surrounding Villages Coffee Group. The informal group, created this month, aims to help people who suffer from …
Local business Pure Ely has officially opened in 3 Cups Walk thanks to our now former Mayor, Cllr Lis Every. As her last duty to help with commerce in the City Centre, Lis agreed to formally open the renovated shop which is now home to a wide range of beauty treatments and already employs 5 …
An Ely mum is delighted that her stolen trike has been recovered by police – and thanks Spotted in Ely followers for helping to spread the word about its disappearance. On Monday morning (May 16) Heather Brooks was devastated to discover that her unique tricycle had been snatched from her garden in the Cambridge Road …
Award winning Viva is back with their next production ‘Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller’. From Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th June this black comedy will be performed at The Brook Entertainment Centre in Soham. The plot follows the infamous homicidal career of Sweeney, the unjustly exiled barber, who returns …
Local pet supplies business Jurassic Bark will be 2 years old as of the 28th of May and are inviting local people and businesses to gather at their store in Littleport. They will also be giving one customer the chance to win a £50 voucher with raffle tickets given for every purchase made. The owners, Ania …
A popular Ely pre-school is extending its sessions and age range to help accommodate busy parents. From September, Goslings Pre-School will be taking youngsters from the age of three (rather than the term after they turn three), and if there is enough interest from parents, they may consider taking them even earlier, manager Michelle Smith …
Pre-School extends sessions to suit busy parents Read More »
Opens at the Babylon Gallery Saturday 14 May – meet the artists this Saturday 2 – 4pm An exhibition of new contemporary textile work opens at the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s Waterside on Saturday 14 May and continues to Sunday 12 June. stitch-links are a group of 5 contemporary textile artists who are scattered around …
Stitch-Links : Contemporary Textile Art Exhibition. Read More »
On Saturday 14th May, Wicken Recreation Ground will be the venue for the 13th Wicken Beer Festival run by a group of volunteers from the village to fund raise for play equipment. Over the years the group have managed to install a multi-use games arena, installed play equipment and supported local groups who use the …
Wicken Beer Festival 14th May 2016 4 pm until the beer runs out…… Read More »
The archaeological excavation of the site on Downham Road, where East Cambridgeshire District Council is hoping to build a new leisure facility for the District, will start this week on Monday 16th May. At the request of the Cambridgeshire County Council Historic Environment Team, the whole 2.8 hectare site will be excavated because it is …
Archaeological dig at new District Leisure Centre site underway Read More »
The annual Cambridgeshire Community Fair is now only four weeks away. The Fair, organised by local charity, Cambridgeshire ACRE, is taking place on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at the Burgess Hall in St Ives. The event is completely free of charge to attend and will be run from 2pm – 6pm. No booking is required …
Cambridgeshire Community Fair 2016 fast approaching Read More »
Haddenham’s putting its name on the festival map with its first ever Bead Festival planned for this month. But rather than throwing your hands in the air, you’ll be needing them to make pretty keepsakes instead! Spoilt Rotten Beads is holding its first ever Bead Festival on Saturday May 21 – with lots of beady …
Always wanted to learn patchwork? Now’s your chance. Sew Much to Do are running a day long patchwork course in Ely, perfect for beginners or those wishing to brush up on their skills. Participants will end up with a tote bag big enough to carry their sewing bits and bobs. The course is taught by …
Wanted: enthusiastic volunteers to help lead Toddler Rhymetime at Ely Library. This popular, free singing group takes place in the children’s library from 10.30am to 11am every Wednesday. Toddler Rhymetime is mostly led by parents and grandparents – and more people are currently needed. No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm and a sense …
Ever wondered what it felt like to be a condemned rioter, awaiting execution in a Georgian gaol? The Ely Museum will be marking the 200 year anniversary of the Littleport Riots with special events and re-enactments taking place throughout May 21. People will be able to chat to condemned rioter John Dennis in his …
After 4 years, the former pub in Littleport turned restaurant closes it doors with immediate effect. In a statement on it’s Facebook page, which appears to be now closed down says: “The time has come to call it a day in Littleport. Thank you for your support over the past 4 years. If it was …
Steakhouse and Bar in Littleport Closes Without Notice Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council is warning consumers against purchasing any supplements which may contain the chemical commonly known as DNP. This extremely dangerous and toxic compound is marketed over the internet as a weight loss or body building supplement but, if taken, it can quickly cause kidney failure and even death. Furthermore, taking this product …
Calling all nature lovers! A race to spot as many different types of birds as possible is due to take place on Sunday (May 15). Ely Wildspace is organising the bird race, which typically takes place twice a year. Members of the public are invited to meet at the top of Kiln Lane at 7am. …
I am very proud to announce to all the Spotted in Ely fans that Tali Iserles has agreed to join us on a part time basis as a journalist. Tali has been a keen follower of ours since we first started and has even worked on projects with us in the past such as the …
Can you offer cute Kira her forever home? The sweet but shy crossbreed terrier has been at RSPCA Block Fen for 239 days without a single visit from anyone wanting to adopt her. Staff at the shelter were so puzzled by the lack of interest that they put together a video, highlighting two-year-old Kira’s plight. Click …
A campaign to help prevent vulnerable young people in particular from becoming radicalised and drawn into extremism has been launched by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The 3R campaign stands for “Recognise, Report and Result” and gives partner agencies a simple message about how to support young people at risk of becoming involved in extremist activities. …
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Astronomers were treated to a rare sight today (Monday) – when the transit of Mercury across the sun was visible for the first time in decades. Ely Astronomy Club members gathered by the cannon on the green outside Ely Cathedral to watch as the smallest planet in the solar system travelled between the sun and …
Last month Ely Tesco chose Viva Arts and Community Group to be their charity for the month. This included Viva members going along for a full day of donation collections as well as advertising Viva to the general public. The total of £365.41 was raised and will be put towards Viva’s busy summer! Viva has …
The Ely based agency received the Gold award in the Tenant Voting for best Agent in the South East at the prestigious estate and letting agent awards in the UK, the ESTAS, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane on Friday 15th April 2016 attended by 900 of the UK’s top property …
Jason David Ablewhite has been elected as Cambridgeshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The vote took place on Thursday 5th May across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, with the result being declared on Friday 6th May at 17:27. Jason Ablewhite, the Conservative Party Candidate, beat Dave Baigent, Labour Party, after second preference votes were counted, as neither had …
Jason Ablewhite elected as new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire Read More »
‘Fantastic work’ ‘Amazingly detailed’ ‘Enormous impact’ Our current exhibition of etchings from Paul Hawdon ends this weekend on Sunday 8 May. This prize winning artist has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The Royal West of England Academy, The Discerning Eye and various print exhibitions. Our next exhibition stitch-links (right) features contemporary textiles from five …
Last chance to catch Paul Hawdon & sneak peak at stitch-links Read More »
Local Police Crime Reduction Officer, Sue Loaker, will be launching a new initiative in May 2016 which is titled ‘Sue’s Essentials’. ‘Sue’s Essentials’ is a project that is being launched to protect the dignity and comfort of young ladies and men in East Cambs. We recognise that (unfortunately) there are some people that are struggling to …
New Police Initiative Launched to offer Support and Advice about Healthy Living to Youth Read More »
New East Cambridgeshire District Council dog warden Jenessa Springhall is reminding dog owners of the changes to microchipping laws that come into force this month. Now, owners of dogs found by the police or local authorities not to have a microchip will have the benefits explained to them and be given a short period to …
The Police would like to speak to these males in relation to a theft of over £700 worth of electricals from a supermarket in Ely on 12th April 2016. If you have any information then please call PCSO Ian Hawkins at Ely Police Station on 101 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
An extra special visitor to The Eel Catcher’s Daughter earlier this week … Charlie Stringer from Ely got a nice little surprise as she became the stores 25,000th customer. Helen who owns the Eel Catchers Daughter still hand writes all of their receipts and has done since they opened in November 2013. Charlie was presented …
Eel Catchers Daughter Welcomes 25,000th Customer Read More »
Tomorrow (Wednesday) will see the launch of Ely Cathedrals YouTube channel, bringing one of the oldest buildings in the UK into the modern day. Saying on their Facebook page, “We are really excited and can’t wait to show you some of the beautiful films taken of our Choir at the Candlemas event we held in …
Next week will see the soft launch of Ely’s newest beauty salon, Pure Ely in Three Cups Walk opposite 3At3 Cafe. In the property that was to be Julian London Kitchens, Cheryl Bailey is to open a high end spa after being in a smaller unit for some years and gathering many repeat clients. Along with …
Police would like to speak to the males in the photos in relation to a theft of over £800 worth of electrical goods from a local supermarket on Wednesday 20th April. If you have any information then please contact PCSO Ian Hawkins at Ely Police Station on 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 …
East Cambs Modified Season Opener for 2016 has been advertised for this evening at 7PM. It is likely to be taking place at St Thomas’ Place, Ely, and the Park and Ride Car Park off Bartholemew’s Walk. This is a meeting for car enthusiasts – with modified vehicles including bikes, trucks and 4x4s. While we …
Police issue warning over Modified Car Meet due in Ely Read More »
Newbury has closed its public toilets and now the drivers are boycotting the town. Coaches are now heading to another town further on which means Newbury loses 800 tourists who stay for dinner/lunch and buy from local shops and operators fear the same may happen here. So we know Barton Road loos are to stay open …
The Police would like to speak to the ladies pictured in relation to a purse theft in Ely on Thursday 14th April. The purse is believed to have been taken from a ladies handbag. We would advise everyone who carries their purse in their bag to ensure it is tucked right at the bottom and …
Police want to question 2 ladies over purse theft in Ely Read More »
ELY ROTARY CLUB DONATION Once again The Rotary Club of Ely have been able to make a further donation to Camtrust, a local charity specialising in lifelong learning for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. This money will go towards helping buy essential items for their centre, based at Impington, near Histon, Cambridge. The purpose …
Cultural Connections : Deanna Tyson, John Lyons & Mohammed Djazmi Wednesday 6 – Sunday 24 April 2016 Babylon ARTS, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely CB7 4AU Open: Tues – Sun 12 – 4pm, Closed Mon. Free entry Preview, Meet the Artists: Saturday 9 April: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Mask-making Workshop: Saturday 16 April: 2pm – 4.30pm ‘Don’t …
A man from Ely will be tackling the London Marathon for Diabetes UK after living with Type 1 diabetes since he was a teenager. The London Marathon, run on 24 April 2016, sees dozens of Team Diabetes UK runners take to the streets to run the 26.2 mile course. Paul Sycamore, 32, is running the …
London Marathon for a Man from Ely for Diabetes UK Read More »
The Police would like to speak to the four women in the photos in connection with the theft of £459 worth of make-up from Superdrug in Market Place, Ely on April 4. Anyone with information should call police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Third photo removed after concerns. This was …
Ely Jazz is a monthly event which takes place on the first Thursday of every month at the Kings Arms. The events have been going on for the past 2 and a half years and are becoming renowned for the quality of jazz that is on offer. This month we have The Phil Marshall Quartet …
The triangular piece of land at The Vineyards, closest to Ely market square, and solely owned by East Cambridgeshire District Council (see map), is to remain as open space. The decision for the land not to be developed was reached after a review by Councillors at the Asset Development Committee meeting on Wednesday 23rd March …
Council-owned land at The Vineyards in Ely to remain as open space Read More »
At the A10 near Littleport at approximately 0910 am, officers had cause to attend this collision between a milk wagon and a (much larger) curtain sided lorry. The drivers of both vehicles are ok – the driver of the milk wagon suffered a slight injury. The driver of the milk wagon has been reported for …
Yesterday Spotted in Ely went undercover to see what our new sponsor, The Kings Barber has to offer on Market Street. Within moments of walking in, we were greeted and offered a tea or coffee as well as being asked if we wanted our coats hanging. There was no queue on a Tuesday afternoon and …
The King's Barbers. A new experience in mens grooming Read More »
Soham Comrades competed yesterday in the London & Southern Counties 2nd Section Brass Band Championships of Great Britain and scooped a brilliant 3rd placing out of 16 bands . The band has had a brilliant 12 months . In January we competed in the Butlins Mineworkers Competition and came 2nd out of 24 bands and …
Soham Comrades Band takes 3rd place in the Nationals Read More »
Ely Soup’s very first event Was on 18th March Held at Babylon Gallery, Ely Local crowd-funding project Winner of £180 was ‘Ely Milks’: a local breast-feeding group We had a fantastic launch of Ely Soup on Friday, with four great pitches from: Ely Foodbank – appealing for money to buy food Ely Library – appealing …
East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) is pleased to announce that positive steps have been taken in light of public feedback to retain the public conveniences at Barton Road, Ely. At the Commercial Services committee meeting on 15th March 2016, councillors voted to keep the Barton Road toilets open. The matter will now be referred back …
There has never been a better time to employ an apprentice or start an apprenticeship, yet many businesses in the area remain unaware of how to recruit locally. As part of National Apprenticeships Week, Mayor of Ely Lis Every and District Councillor for Sutton Lisa Stubbs met with Senior Operations Manager Bernel Alberga, at Elean …
Last Saturday saw the Cathedral host the very busy and successful Grief Encounter Ball in which over £10,000 was raised. The event had many suppliers involved and sadly due to the wet weather, the grass around the side entrance was churned up. The Cathedral had not hosted events in the Lady Chapel to this size …
Local Company Sid Bibby saves the day and a lot of money for Grief Encounter Read More »
Once again the Rotary Club of Ely has awarded a donation of £200 to Headway Cambridgeshire, to help fund the work they carry out in support of local adults with brain injury. It is often asked what sort of local charity the Rotary Club benefits, and where the money so kindly donated by local people …
This is state of the Greys of Ely coach after just a 10 minute school run yesterday. While Greys were happy to talk to us about the incident they did want to name the school as most of the children there are brilliant on other journeys. Chairs have been destroyed and litter strewn all over …
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 …
The Ely Hereward Rotary club is offering the chance to win one of eight giant Easter eggs again this year, raising money for local charities and good causes. Tickets are £1 each, and eggs are located at the following outlets, each running its own draw: Toppers Hairdressers, The Lamb Hotel, Burrows Newsagents, Café Nero, The …
Can you help us to identify these two males? We have released CCTV images of two men we’d like to speak to in connection with the theft of more than £600-worth of weight loss tablets from a shop in Ely. The incident happened at about 6pm on February 18, in Brays Lane, Ely. Anyone with …
Diet Enthusiasts Sought by Police after theft in Ely Read More »
Viva has a busy week ahead with the next show of 2016…Evita! Rehearsals for Evita started in October 2015 and now show week is nearly here. With a cast of 40 and a whole group of volunteers from the local community this is one Viva show not to miss. All the stops have been pulled …
Don't cry!! Still tickets left but just one week till Evita opens Read More »
Police are trying to find the owner of this mini-moto bike which was abandoned on Cloverfield Drive in Soham earlier this month. If you have any information please call 101
Franchise company 23.5 Degrees has opened a new Starbucks store in the Cloisters. The previous occupants Carrington’s closed last year. This is the second store of Starbucks to come to Ely but the original coffee shop was owned by head office. The shop has gone under a new lick of paint and furniture which is …
This is exactly what Soham mum Sam did, and all for a cause close to her heart. When Sam’s daughter Evie required major skull surgery at one year old, the family stayed in a Ronald McDonald charity house actually inside the specialist children’s hospital. The family were a 90 second lift ride away from Evie’s …
Could you go from the sofa to a marathon in one year? Yes you can! Read More »
If your are like me scared of visiting the gym then you can find a new non-intimidating way to exercise in the form of eGym at the Atrium Club on Newnham Street in Ely. The newly installed eGym is only the second in UK to be installed but has proved highly successful in parts of …
One of the region’s most popular 10K and Fun Run events is back for 2016 and online entry for both races is already open. ‘The Beast’ is held annually in Sutton, as part of its Feast events, and both races involve a multi terrain course – the Tony Robinson 10K taking you off the edge …
KING’S Ely’s annual Music Festival concluded this week after two weeks of keenly contested competition. Parents, pupils, staff and members of the public were welcomed to the splendour of Ely Cathedral, where the King’s Ely orchestra performed upon arrival, and later enjoyed a high standard of music by students from King’s Ely Senior. This year, …
Ely Cathedral hosts school’s Music Festival Final Read More »
It was out with the old and in with the new at Market Street, Ely, as four replacement bus shelters were erected, much to the delight of local residents. They were installed the week beginning 18th January and were completed that Sunday. Work was undertaken in the evenings to reduce disruption. The old bus shelters …
New bus shelters a welcome addition to Market Street Read More »
The Cathedral now has the nesting box for peregrines installed on the South West side of the West Tower. The idea came from PCSO Jonathan Hall of Ely Police Station an keen bird watcher and nature lover. After meeting with Viki Rowlinson the Clerk of works it was decided to install it in the section …
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