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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 …
Our country faces an important collective decision next year with regard to our involvement in the European Union. In recognition of this, ECBG are holding a debate in the Cathedral on 3 March 2016 to explore the arguments on both sides of this important issue. Come and hear: George Freeman MP, Minister for Life Sciences, …
“Clean for The Queen” brings together all of the anti-litter organisations from the UK and aims to get people involved in Britain’s largest litter pick. Community groups including parish councils, residents’ associations, and local schools and businesses are encouraged to organise their own litter pick or clean up in the coming weeks, or over the …
Lucy Frazer encourages communities to Clean for the Queen Read More »
With plans and consultation already underway on the Market Square, seems the owners of the old Woolworths store and the Bargain Shop on Forehill also plan to make changes. The plan is to build 6 townhouses and 1 flat and a retail unit while retaining the existing front of the building. Car parking – “The proposal provides …
Cllr Lorna Dupre is duly elected as Cambridgeshire County Council Division Councillor after a by election yesterday. There was only a 31.4% but Dupre won by over 400 votes to Conservative Mike Bradley. Voting took place all over the ward during the day and closed at 10pm. The count was conducted in Little Downham and …
The Cathedral is looking for people to come forward and be stewards for just a hours hours each. If you love music, like meeting a diverse group of people from all walks of life and are always enthusiastic and confident but articulate and friendly then they need you to join their team. Cathedral Stewards play …
Are you enthusiastic and articulate? Then join the team at Ely Cathedral Read More »
A new traditional Turkish Barbers has opened in Ely on Market Street and has become one of Spotted in Ely’s new sponsors. With 4 barbers, they offer short waiting times for any service you may need including detailing cuts, massages, hot towel washes, shaves, eyebrow threading, face-masks and much much more. The no appointment necessary …
Crews from Ely and Chatteris were called to a road traffic incident in Block Fen Drove, Chatteris. A fire had broken out involving and HGV that had been involved in a collision with power lines. A male casualty was out of the vehicle on the arrival of the fire service and was taken to hospital …
Lorry catches fire as it collides with power lines Read More »
Police officers will be taking on three of the UK’s highest mountains – and the inspiration behind their challenge is one of their colleague’s son. Eight members of the A shift at Ely station, which includes PC Mark Wootton, have signed up for the Three Peaks Challenge in April. Mark’s eldest son, Henry, was diagnosed …
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.
The local bobbies will be holding two security marking events at Ely Police Station following the recent thefts of tools from vehicles across the East Cambs area. We are offering to mark your property with an engraver to make it less desirable to would be thieves and also to help them get it back to you if …
Following the success of WTG’s musical The Addams Family, we bring to you Big Fish (12 chairs version) musical. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! …
Big Fish to follow the success of The Addams Family Read More »
In response to concerns from local residents we conducted speed monitoring in Kings Avenue in Ely this morning. Over 150 vehicles were checked and there were no speeders seen which is great news. But continued vigilance around drivers using mobile phones – this one from Angel Drove, Ely yesterday. PC Gerry Cronin: ‘I see it …
No Speeders is great news but mobile users beware Read More »
We’ve released CCTV images of two men we’d like to speak to in connection with a theft from the Co-Op in Littleport. At about 1pm yesterday (February 1), two men entered the store and used scissors to detach the security tags from a number of bottles of spirits. They left with the alcohol which …
Littleport Co-Op Thefts. Police looking for 2 men connected Read More »
Officers searched an address in Ely today following drugs intelligence suggesting that the house was being used for the consumption of Class A substances. The house was searched at 1100hrs and substances including crack cocaine and heroin were recovered as well as cannabis. The volume of substances was consistent with personal possession and a 46 …
Following a number of reports of Hare coursing in the South East Cambs area, PCs Martin, Amos and Challis from Ely Station spotted this vehicle in the area accompanied by two people and a number of dogs. Hare Coursing is an illegal practise in the UK. The activity involves a greyhound chasing a hare for …
The new look Costa in Ely is complete after its first re-fit since 2006. For 10 years the store has not changed until the last 2 weeks where a whole new terracotta look makes the coffee shop look not only brighter but bigger also providing more seating. The work area is also much more spacious …
Charlie's Angels enjoy the new look at Costa, Ely Read More »
The first BACFAD in 2016 takes the form of a short afternoon-only taster session for young boys currently in the year 2,3 or 4 groups (and their parents or guardians). The aim is to have lots of fun! Please note that there is no charge for this very special event, but we do need to know …
Ely Tigers RUFC 1st face tough opponents this weekend as they head to Norfolk to face Little Melton’s Crusaders. Both teams are currently full of confidence as the Tigers are on a 7 game winning streak but the Crusaders have recently crushed both Newmarket and Thetford allowing opponents to score just 8 points to their …
Joining us in our midwinter revels will be Black Annis Molly, Good Easter Molly Gang,Holly Copse Molly, The Norwich Kitwiches, Mepal Molly Men, Old Glory Molly Dancers, Ox Blood Molly Dancers and Seven Champions Molly Dancers. With so many sides from different parts of the country you’ll be sure to see a remarkable variety of …
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 …
Local Agency receives highest recommendations again Read More »
The Elysian 7th Winter Beer Festival is just 1 week away and this year promises to be the biggest yet with 70 beers available at the Maltings for the 2 day festival. Unlike other years, 2016 marks the start of the fringe festival also with more beers available at the Drayman’s Son and The Townhouse. Organised …
ELY TT CLUB – WINTER TOURNAMENT Ely Table Tennis Club had another strong attendance at their third member’s Winter Tournament last Saturday at Prickwillow Village Hall. Once again, players from the five league teams were supported by those members and guests who regularly supported the Club. The initial Handicap Singles Competition in the morning helped …
FIVE King’s Ely students discovered that they have received offers from Oxford and Cambridge Universities this week. From Oxford, Rosamond van Wingerden has been offered an unconditional place to read Classics and Oriental Studies at Oriel, and Thomas Bruce has received an offer from Keble to read Computer Science. From Cambridge, Phoebe Ryan has secured …
When Tesco kindly offered Spotted in Ely the opportunity to sell the calendars to customers we never expected one of their staff to take the role so serious. Meet Sarah James who is a very active member of Tesco Ely. Sarah has become a hero in our minds. We are trying to raise as much …
The Travellers Rest has had its fair share of Landlords over the years but with its unique location of being central to the all the towns and villages surrounding it yet on a main busy road it isn’t ever going to be a real drinkers pub. Steve Shipp took over the management of the pub …
A nasty accident occurred this afternoon when a red mini slid on the slippery surface of Ely Road to Littleport. Circumstances surrounding the accident are not yet known but the driver escaped with minor bruises only.
One of the major factors that cause traffic accidents are phones. Casualties have been growing in numbers on a rapid scale. Reports are showing that more than 1/2 million people still use their mobiles phones in the UK alone while driving and that produces almost 1.2 million traffic victims worldwide every year. In Belgium, an instructor has come …
Last Sunday, 17th January 30+ dogs took part in a charity walk on behalf Animal Rescue Centre and The Arthur Rank Hospice from Downham Market to the rescue centre in Denver. Friends and family of Angie, who is currently receiving care from the hospice is why all breeds from Chihuahua’s to St Bernard’s came out …
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 …
Supergran at 80 years young will take a dive against dementia Read More »
Ely resident Michelle Reader Trotter has made a plea for everyone to be aware of what The Yellow Dog Scheme is all about. Michelle told Spotted in Ely in a message Please can everybody take note of the Yellow dog schemes This can save lives, and help stop dog attacks If you see a dog …
A plea for everyone to be aware of what The Yellow Dog Scheme is Read More »
Parking issues outside of Witchford Village College at pick up and drop off times! For those who are part of the Witchford routine, please try to avoid leaving vehicles in the red box we have highlighted (see pic) – the vehicles left here cause an obstruction and create dangerous situations on the junction. To refresh …
East Cambridgeshire Police are asking all people to be on the look out for fake notes like this in the photo taken at BP in Soham. The cashier refused to accept them and handed them to the Police. The cashier has been praised by Police for their vigilance. They look convincing but when in hand, …
Maltings, Ship Lane, ELY Friday 29th January 1030 – 2200 Saturday 30th January 1030 – 2000 Ely & District CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) are once again holding their Winter Beer Festival in The Maltings, Ely. We will have in the region 70+ ales and 20+ ciders available, also Hot food will be available. We …
Ely Writers’ Day will take place in Ely Library on 19th March 2016 from 1000 to 1500 when there will be a number of speakers talking about writing and time to network. At the end of the day, the winners of the Short Story Competition will be announced. The event is free to attend Ely …
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 …
It's 200 years since The Littleport & Ely Riots of 1816 Read More »
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 …
East Cambridgeshire District Council forms new communications partnership Read More »
Sing! Choirs and GO Sing! Start their new terms next week on Tuesday 12 January and Thursday 14 January. Now in its 5th year Sing! Choirs attracts people from all over Ely as well as the surrounding villages to come and Sing! a great selection of pop, rock and songs from the shows. With two …
Are you looking for a new challenge for 2016? Then Viva has the perfect project for you! On Sunday 17th January Viva is holding open auditions for our next adult musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ (aimed at those who are 21 and over). After the success of our first adult musical ‘Acorn Antiques’ we are back with …
Costa is refurbishing and will be closed for 4 days next week, Monday 11th to Thursday 14th January inclusive. Shift manager Josh said “We are changing everything. A bigger working area, back moved back for more seating and moving the toilets to make this possible. “Most of the work will be done at night but …
The search is on during January to find the next Fenland Poet Laureate and it’s open to everyone from age 10+ with 2 groups able to enter. Juniors 10 to 17 year olds and Senior of year 18 plus can submit their entry up to and including the Friday 29th January with the shortlist of …
The Ely pop-up Gospel Choir will have its very first rehearsal next Thursday, 14th January (please see full details below). The choir is designed to give people who love to sing but maybe haven’t found their voice the opportunity to sing in a supportive and what will undoubtedly be a sociable setting. Lisa Olsworth-Peter, formally …
The Choir where you don't have to be a singer pops up!! Read More »
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. …
Stained Glass Museum purchases rare medieval angel panels at auction Read More »
Soham based theatre group Viva have just announced their exciting busy plans for 2016 starting with the musical Sweeney Todd for which auditions will be held between the 17th and 19th January. Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Made in Dagenham will be this years summer shows and Alan Bennett’s comedy “Lady in the Van” will …
Over the coming week you can expect to see speed enforcement activity in the areas we have specified recently following road traffic collisions in the last 24 hours. This activity is designed to positively reinforce the need to slow down – but in fairness it’s not because we simply want to issue tickets to drivers. …
5 Cars written off in 24 hours and now the Police are watching Read More »
Local Morris group “The Mepal Molly” will be celebrating the only way they know how next Monday, January 11th by singing and dancing the day away. To the Molly, next Monday will also be known as Plough Monday and they display all over the area to celebrate the start of the English agricultural year. As …
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
No charge for toilets to be introduced in East Cambs Following a consultation with residents and visitors in East Cambridgeshire, the District Council is no longer intending to take forward the option of introducing a charge to use public conveniences. The consultation was part of a review of the service which has assessed the current …
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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 »
A new law to help protect the environment will take effect in a month’s time and will mean that you will pay 5p for every single-use plastic bag you purchase from large shops. Smaller retailers are not yet included in the law but can voluntarily donate if they wish. Each store has the option of …
Charges for Plastic Bags to Take Effect from Oct 5th. Read More »
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 …
Ely Foodbank officially launches as Ely Sainsbury’s new local charity of the year. Customers donate 700 kg of Food over two days. DONATIONS READY TO BE SORTED AT THE FOODANK STORE Ely Foodbank has held its first collection at Sainsbury’s Ely since being voted by shoppers as the stores new local charity of the year. …
Local lad Courtney Pettifor is to climb one of the highest mountains in the world for his best friend Dylan, who sadly committed suicide last year. Courtney tells us, “I’m climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on August 21st in memory of my best friend who sadly died from suicide last November! Please spread the word and it …
Local Lad to Climb Kilimanjaro in support of Papyrus Read More »
The Cambridge & District Classic Car Club were in Ely on the weekend taking up all the space on the Cathedral green. With a selection of cars dating back to the 1930’s there was something for everyone to spark a memory or two or three! The Club organise monthly club nights, days out and big …
Camms Meals on Wheels is looking to provide a hot meal delivery service to Ely and the surrounding areas, with immediate effect. A two course hot meal is provided at a cost of £4.50. Our drivers are all DBS checked and they not only deliver meals but they also provide the only contact that some …
The White Stuff is due to open within the next few weeks and eagled eyed Spotted in Ely followers will have seen work commencing in the old Yours Clothing Store on the Market Square. They now need your help nominating a local charity to assist for the next few months. National chain White Stuff are …
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With another Folk Festival taking place, Morris groups from all over the UK descended on Ely to celebrate a Great British tradition. Ginette Heard and her knitting groups Knit & Natter and Stitch n’ Bitch made 21 woollen mice to commerate the 21 groups of Morris Dancers that flocked our street. The mice were put …
Jake, 34, is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for breast cancer charity Coppafeel as he takes on a trek across the world’s most famous wall with other fund-raisers and members of the pop band Union J – who appeared on the X Factor in 2012. The feat is being backed by the Sun newspaper, …
Jake to join Union J on Great Wall trek for Coppafeel Read More »
The Haddenham Beer Festival Committee is thrilled to announce that the amount of money raised for local charities and good causes is approximately £6,000! We agree very early on that the village stalls should be raisin g money for themselves and they raised around £2,000 – which is staggering – additionally the event raised £4,000 …
East Cambridgeshire’s young creative writers were awarded with prizes on Saturday 4 July in a ceremony at the former Magistrates’ Court. Judges Pippa Goodhart and Julian Sedgwick spoke highly of the superb standard that each of the young writers had achieved during Ely 501’s first year. In the 6 to 9 age group there were …
What an amazing month June has been!!! I can’t believe the amount of support there was for the A to Z of Cakes auction. A huge thank you to all who liked, shared and baked – the bids totalled a massive £518!!! In addition to the cake auction, I held a Butterfly Tea Party with …
Family Fun over a Relaxing Weekend The Haddenham Beer Festival is approaching fast, and will be held on the Recreation Ground in Haddenham from the 3rd to the 5th of July, with drinks being served in the Pavilion and live music, food, stalls and family events being help on the Recreation Ground. The Haddenham Beer …
Ely Magistrates’ Court takes on a new lease of life on Saturday 4 July as it plays host to the presentation ceremony for Ely 501, the brand new creative writing challenge for East Cambridgeshire school children. Annabel Reddick from Burrows Bookshop, co-sponsor with Mr Simms Ely, thinks this is probably the first time the ancient …
Hi everyone. Where did that weekend go? We’re all very excited here as our little owls have finally fledged! I thought I’d just do a brief piece on how to make your garden wildlife friendly with a few simple tips. 1- Water. This is the single most important thing in attracting birds into your garden. …
Etsy Cambridge, a group of Cambridgeshire designer-makers and vintage specialists who all have shops on the global online handmade marketplace Etsy, are coming to Ely for one weekend in July. They’re holding their latest pop-up shop event in the beautiful riverside Babylon Gallery on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, 10-5 each day. The pop-up …
Last week Ely District Beavers attended an activity weekend at Copley near St. Ives; a well-served Scouting facility where members have use of a four acre wooded site complete with HQ building, toilets, showers, and ready-prepared camping and cooking areas. Young members from all around Ely District joined together to enjoy a range of activities including …
Our school swimming pool was condemned in 2010. As parents, we are very aware that all children should have the opportunity to learn to swim, not only to keep them safe but also to enhance a healthy lifestyle. With that in mind we formed a committee with the aim of raising funds to build a …
Did you know that residents of the postcodes CB6 and CB7 are entitled to free entry to our amazing Cathedral. Just take along some ID with your address and claim a one years free Residential Pass and enter as many times as you like. We do however recommend leaving a donation to the Cathedral as …
Do you live in CB6 or CB7? Claim your Residential Pass Read More »
Every June, Independent Phoenix Traders across the country raise money for the fabulous charity Together for Short lives, formerly Children’s Hospices. Many traders host Butterfly Tea Parties – my own party is at my Ely house on Friday 19th June from 11am to 9pm. Phoenix Trading releases a set of products especially designed for the BTPs …
The Leaderships at East Cambridgeshire District Council have this evening (Thursday 28 May) outlined their plans to continue to make the district a better place to live and work. The 100 Day commitment focuses on progressing six areas to benefit and improve the conditions for residents and businesses in East Cambridgeshire – these include: Delivering …
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THE ROUTE The 10K run takes place on a track located on a narrow strip of land adjacent to the Old Bedford River and River Delph between Welney Village and Welches Dam. The track is predominantly straight and flat but has shingle in parts. It is approx 2.75m wide, with grassy aprons either side in …
What we’d like people to remember about M.E How tiring the simplest things can be… The things healthy people take for granted, Showering, eating, cooking, even getting out of bed, or having company round – having to be a conversationalist may seem like an easy task to most, but the amount of thinking, talking, and …
Jan’s Story When I can, I make bespoke silver jewellery. It’s my happy fix. 6 years ago I was fit and healthy, with an active social life and several craft projects on the go. I loved going out and meeting up with friends for a bit of shopping, and I thoroughly enjoyed my job. Two …
Since showing the video earlier this week showing information on the Ely Foodbank, lots of you have contacted Spotted in Ely about Tesco and their missing Foodbank bin. Well, we are pleased to report that the Foodbank bin is still there and always has been but just re-homed within in the store temporarily. Ian Westwood, …
I am a 34 year old mother of two young children, living with ME. In May 2014 I was finally diagnosed with ME CFS after being severely ill for 9 months. I’d had countless blood tests, x-rays, antibiotics plus the stress of not knowing what was wrong with me – what a rollercoaster ride that …
My first experience of M.E. was watching my 11 year old daughter’s health gradually decline. She was an active, energetic young girl, the life and soul of every party, but following a bout of flu she slowly began to lose her stamina. Eventually she was housebound in bed with not even enough strength to wash …
On Eel Day the Ely Hereward Rotary Club had a stall on Jubilee Gardens with a wide variety of plants on offer. These were snapped up by appreciative customers, as were the homemade marmalade and marmalade muffins made by members of the club, raising £400 for the Mansa Colley Bojang School in The Gambia, which …
Ely Hereward Rotary Eel Day fundraising for Nepal and a Gambian School Read More »
I have had Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia for five years and here are my symptoms and how it has affected me. Muscle pain all over, worse after exercise or exertion. You have to live a different life which is not so physically or mentally active. Always ‘pacing’ (ie resting to conserve energy in order to …
I have had ME for over 30 years. It’s a fluctuating condition. I had it quite severely in the early years, was always ill, and often hospitalised with Pneumonia, Bronchitis, and various other infections, the most life threatening being Bacterial Meningitis. Over the years, I improved slowly, with a few setbacks following illnesses or operations – …
This Sunday, Ely District Scouts held an afternoon of football for local Cubs at Ely college. Twenty-five members of all abilities from all across the District were split into four mixed groups, and held a series of ‘friendly’ matches between the teams. There was great support from a crowd of parents and friends, and the …
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[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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