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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 …
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 …
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