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Following the success of last year, Tucker Gardner are pleased to be supporting Ely Foodbank again this year with their work in providing Christmas hampers to clients over the festive season. These festive treats will be handed out in addition to the three day emergency food supply available from the centre throughout the year. We …
Residents in Ely are getting the chance to have their say on how the green space which is part of the new North Ely development will look. East Cambridgeshire District Council and Sheila Flynn are working together to develop the design and layout for the new North Ely Park through a three week consultation. The …
In October 2007, our son who was 6 months old at the time was rushed to Intensive Care after developing Bacterial Pneumococcal Meningitis. Following a lumbar puncture and CT scan he spent the next 3 days in Intensive Care. We were initially informed on day one at 3 am shortly after treatment had commenced that he …
Crowd sourcing from parents, friends and local businesses give a preschool an amazing sensory garden Little Thetford Acorns Preschool and Children’s club were recently turned down a grant from the National Lottery to build a sensory garden. This would have allowed children from Preschool and Out of School clubs to enjoy nature, get interested in …
Little Thetford Acorns Preschool Build a Sensory Garden for Under £40 Read More »
Join the conversation and have your say! There has been an issue raised on ShapeYourPlace about the junction of Broad Street/Back Hill in Ely. Many years ago at the junction with Broad Street and Back Hill there was no left hand side curb and so cars wishing to turn left could keep flowing unlike today …
Women across Cambridgeshire have the chance to raise money for Breast Cancer research and help women in Africa by donating their old, unwanted or unloved bras starting this October. Local authorities in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership are supporting the charity Against Breast Cancer by launching a ‘Bin your Bra’ campaign during Breast Cancer …
Kaitlyn (3) and Lydia (5) are excited to announce their “Fairy Mission Exhibition” at Ely Library! The exhibition celebrates the creative processes the girls have taken in making their own books & developing a Children in Need project. It’s up now, and will run until November 1st. If you’re in the area, they invite you …
Hey there, how are you all? I’ve had quite an exciting couple of weeks. I went to the vets for my vaccinations (yuck!)but I was a very good girl. I walked all the way there in the daylight! It was a bit scary but I had my owner right by my side the whole way …
The Eastern Counties Finance Monster Racing Run Fest sponsored by PWR+ took place on Sunday, 28th September. As Monster’s Ultra event was so popular in 2013, the Run Fest was created for this year. For the crazy Ultra runners, that 68km race returned. And those not quite so keen had the choice of a Marathon …
It’s a go for the Ely Southern Bypass With today’s ruling that planning permission for a new Ely Southern Bypass can be given – East Cambridgeshire District Council is calling for the work to begin as soon as possible. As Eric Pickles MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, decided not to determine …
Throughout September the force’s Get Closer campaign will focus on encouraging victims who have experienced sexual assault or rape, to come forward and report it. The initiative aims to raise awareness that women, men, teenagers and children can all be victims and assaults can be committed by strangers, family members or friends. The key message …
The Post Office announced some weeks ago that they plan to move from their temporary location at Newnham Street Car Park to Unit 2 of Central Hall on Market Street and now you can have your say in the matter. Local consultations are under way and you can air you view on the matter at …
Following the last visit of the Macmillan Bus to Ely, the free informational centre is due to revisit Ely on 12th September at 10am on the cities Market Place. For updated information visit the Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1526281770939954/ If you’re living with cancer it can be hard to talk about your condition, or predict when you will …
Kate Potter earlier this year lost her father suddenly, after suffering a fatal heat-attack. Lester Potter was a keen sportsman and cyclist who had started plans to ride from Geneva to Milan in June of this year. Along with Nicola Bell and Finlay MacLean, Kate has taken up his challenge and decided to ride a …
Residents in East Cambridgeshire have made a great response to the biggest change to the electoral registration system in nearly 100 years. Over the summer, homes across the district have received a letter explaining how the introduction of the new, more secure, system of Individual Electoral Registration. Thousands have already responded by registering themselves to …
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This weekend visitors to Ely’s Markets will be able to enjoy a bumper weekend with something for everyone over the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday on Ely Market Place. Saturday hosts the regular Craft & Collectables Market with a number of guest stalls along the High Street plus the award winning popular Farmers’ Market …
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Monster Racing staged their fourth middle distance and their second olympic distance triathlon around Ely on Sunday, 17th August. These events were long sold out with a great mix of triathletes taking part. From newcomers to the sport to GB age groupers. Plus Monster Racing events are well supported with a generous prize fund from …
A consultation to help determine the future of the household waste recycling service in Cambridgeshire is to be launched by the County Council. From today (Friday 15 August) until Friday 26 September, residents have the chance to give their views on how to create an efficient and cost effective recycling service which needs to contribute …
20 students and staff from Ely College Sixth Form will be travelling to the slum area of Kenya called Nakuru in October. They will be working alongside other teachers and students at the African Adventures Foundation school. Their mission to help build and decorate new classrooms, run multi-sport programmes, as well as cook and feed …
450 Monster Athletes! [gss ids=”1931,1930,1929″] Our BIG event… The ECF Monster Middle & Olympic sponsored by PWR+ promise an “iconic” river swim, a flat and fast bike through sleepy Cambridgeshire villages and a challenging but great run through the City in the shadow of the historic Ely Cathedral. These events are sold out with a great mix of triathletes taking …
The wheeled bin recycling service in East Cambridgeshire is making a big difference to recycling levels in the district as the service nears its one year anniversary. In 2012/13, recycling in the district stood at 34 per cent, this provisionally increased to 46 per cent in 2013/14 but current recycling rates for 2014/15 predict a …
Recycling rates in East Cambridgeshire are going through the roof Read More »
Press Release from East Cambridgeshire District Council With Ely continuing to thrive as a place for shops, cafes and independents to set up – a new Welcome Pack has been created for new retailers coming to the city. The idea came from a series of visits made by members and officers from East Cambridgeshire District …
Press Release from East Cambridgeshire District Council Apprentices in East Cambridgeshire are continuing to help drive forward the district’s economy. The East Cambridgeshire Apprenticeship scheme brought Thomas Barry, aged 19 who attended Soham Village College and Hybrid Laser Tech together. The company, who manufacture and supply precision laser cut ceramic substrates, has been working closely …
We’re delighted to be launching a Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme in Cambridgeshire. The scheme will promote a practical understanding of policing among all young people and encourage the spirit of adventure and good citizenship through volunteering in the community. It will also provide opportunities for structured youth engagement and diversionary activities. Vital to the successful …
It was forecast that throughout the UK, Hurricane Bertha would cause a lot of problems and damage. While other area’s of the UK face up to 80 miles per hour gusts, Ely and the surrounds escaped lightly. Some photos of the back end of the storm have been sent into us and thanks to those …
Over 40mm of rain descended on Ely and surrounding villages within a very short period of time on Friday causing chaos on the roads. Flood reports poured on to the Spotted in Ely page with Police closing some roads around as the wake from vehicles were causing houses to take in water. The first road …
The little village of Sutton has amazed me. Sutton Conservative Club decided in 2013 to support Team Jacum and raise money in memory of our little boy who died in 2012 from Mitochondrial Disease at 16 months old. Last night we were honoured to be invited to the cheque presentation. This little club with the …
Met an amazing guy called Jeremy today from JK Memorials who has given his time, Free, to add 6 remembered soldiers to memorial in Soham. Its so far taken 2 days to complete and yet he was telling me he also repainted all 3,000 characters in his spare time a few years ago. This guy …
Councillor Elaine Griffin-Singh, Ely’s previous Mayor is working closely with a team of other Councillors to open a new facility for the local Youth. Centre E on Barton Road is being considered in great depth and is a favoured location for the project. The building is currently used by local groups and when asked what …
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