From @mistyp16 on Instagram An afternoon walk around Ely for some street photography #ElyRiverside #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Jasmine on Twitter People of Ely if you want to brighten up your #lockdown2 daily evening walks then do go along the beautiful riverside where a beautiful ‘Ely Alphabet’ is appearing in the windows of the Babylon Gallery thanks to local artist Clare Barry! #Ely #BabylonGallery #ElyRiverside #ElyAlphabet #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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King’s Ely teacher’s 100-mile challenge in aid of Armed Forces charity
A teacher at King’s Ely is putting her best foot forward to raise funds for a charity close to her heart. Helen Melville, a Geography Teacher at King’s Ely Senior, is challenging herself to run 100 miles throughout November to not only put her stamina to the test but also raise as much money as …
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From John Glorious sunrise this morning 🌅 #Sunrise #goodmorning #SpottedInEly
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From Sally Taken tonight #Sunset #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @james_billings on Twitter After a weekend of mostly rubbish weather, nature sorted herself out and provided a great sunset today. I sent up the drone near this water tower, and you can just make out Ely Cathedral on the horizon. #Sunset #Ely #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @trishpeters_photography on Instagram Magical fens sunrise #Autumn #Sunrise #SpottedInEly
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Soham Village College parkrun Celebrates First Birthday
Soham Village College parkrun will be one year old on 23rd November 2020. To celebrate this, the Event Directors and Core Team want to encourage a covid-safe celebration! To keep the parkrun community engaged during the pandemic, parkrun came up with the idea of (not) parkrun. The concept is that people can run 5K when …
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King’s Ely community remembers the fallen
Autumn sunlight shone over King’s Ely as students and staff commemorated Armistice Day. Instead of hundreds of people gathering inside Ely Cathedral for the school’s usual Act of Remembrance, King’s Ely marked the occasion with five simultaneous, separate, appropriately distanced outdoor services at different locations around the school campus. Earlier, King’s Ely Junior pupils and …
Best-selling Author Raises Plight of Endangered Species for #inktober
A best-selling children’s author has doodled 31 endangered animals to draw awareness of their plight as part of a social media drawing challenge. Environmentalist Inbali Iserles, the talent behind the Foxcraft and Tygrine Cat series, regularly takes part in #inktober, an Instagram challenge taking place in October, but this year, she decided to sketch a …
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🐻💛 Today is BBC Children in Need! 💛🐻 Tell us how you’re fundraising today in the comments below ⬇️ ….add a photo if you’re dressing up 📸 Having a cake sale? Let’s see your bakes 🧁🍰🍪 #ShoutOut how much money you’ve raised!? 💷 on our Facebook page #Pudsey #BBCChildrenInNeed2020 #CIN2020 #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Witchford Village College fires into action with revamped science labs
Witchford Village College, a secondary school on the outskirts of Ely, has unveiled its three recently renovated on-site science labs, significantly improving science facilities at the school and creating a vibrant and dynamic learning space for everyone to use. Following a successful bid for funding of over £200,000, the work also included the building of the school’s very own large storage …
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From Sally Sunset taken tonight down by the river x #Ely #ElyRiverside #RiverGreatOuse #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @veronicainthefens on Twitter I almost forgot this photo I took last night, you can see Jupiter and Saturn 🪐 in the sky (I believe) ✨ 🤗 #Ely #RiverGreatOuse #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Peter Something different… #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Business Grants for Second Lockdown Now Available in East Cambs
Following guidance from central government on its newest COVID-19 business grants, East Cambridgeshire District Council has started contacting businesses eligible for grant funding due the second national lockdown. The Local Restrictions Support Grant has been created to provide support to businesses where the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has required the closure …
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Ely College Remembers
Ely College held a socially distanced act of Remembrance this morning. At 11:10am students were escorted to the sports pitch by their teachers and lined up within their tutor groups in small year bubbles. This allowed the students to remain within their year group bubbles and keep more than the recommended two metres distance to …
From @james_billings on Twitter I took a rare early morning walk to the river here in Ely. I missed the best of the colour in the sky, but I like the contrast of orange and blue that I ended up capturing. #ElyRiverside #RiverGreatOuse #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Robert on Twitter Taken from my window this morning, the picture just doesn’t quite show how amazing the sky was looking this morning! 🌅 #redsky #beautifulmorning #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Parking Enforcement Action Removed for Second National Lockdown
East Cambridgeshire District Council has taken the decision to, once again, not enforce early morning and limited time restrictions in its town and city centre car parks during the second national lockdown. The change, which will continue until Wednesday 2nd December, has been made to support residents making essential trips to grocery stores, pharmacies and places …
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From Ben Giant poppy on Ely Cathedral #Poppy #ElyCathedral #Ely #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Victor #Elyriverside #RiverGreatOuse #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair Goes Virtual.
Since one of the most popular and memorable events at Ely Cathedral is physically unable to take place this year, we have decided to take the Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair online and go virtual. Instead of attending in person in the Cathedral, we have developed a dedicated website to browse over 200 of our …
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From Sarah on Twitter Ely Cathedral on a misty November morning. #ElyCathedral #November #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Sally Nearly got in the lake this afternoon for this shot through a fallen tree! #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Peter Lest We Forget #Poppy #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @ohhhnatcherelle on Instagram Another Fen sunset 😍🌅 #Sunset #thefens #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Ely Cathedral is lit tonight with a Poppy for Remembrance. The lighting was done by Blueshed Studios Photo by: Spotted in Studios
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From John Sun setting at Wicken Fen #WickenFenNT #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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From Kate #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday #Poppies #SpottedInEly
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From John Lovely walk at Wicken Fen yesterday. #WickenFenNT #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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From John Lovely sky at Wicken Fen 7/11/20 #WickenFenNT #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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From Alison on Twitter The wonderful Ely Cathedral at night Ely Cathedral #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @lisaverrinderphotography Before the sun rose over the horizon this morning….the clouds in the skies briefly glowed beautiful colours (click to view full) at the beautiful Stretham Old Engine just outside Ely #Stretham #Sunrise #StrethamOldEngine #SpottedInEly
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From Alison on Twitter Sunset in Ely today – such a beautiful place to live! #Sunset #Ely #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly
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From Rosie Lovely sunset over Chettisham today! 🌅 #Chettisham #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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From Peter Early morning sun lighting up the ship #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Simon Ha! I do like this tree…always late for work when I see a good shot 🤷♂️ #Sunrise #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @snappersally Taken yesterday afternoon love the reflection, it’s like a Halo around the Cathedral ….xx 💚 #ElyCathedral #Ely #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Will #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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WWT Welney 50th Anniversary
This time 50 years ago the Wildfowl Trust now known as the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) was donated 100 acres of land on the Ouse Washes in 1970. This was the mark of the second wetland reserve from the remarkable pioneer, Sir Peter Scott. At 50 years old, Welney Wetland Centre would like to pay …
From Kate Just after sunrise yesterday. #Sunrise #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Melissa Just outside Witchford this evening! 🌅 #Witchford #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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From Kate Sunset today 🌅 #Sunset #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From BIMgenuity on Twitter Amazing #sunset tonight over Ely Cathedral, taken from Roswell Pits 06/11/20 #ElyCathedral #Sunset #RoswellPits #Ely #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @veronicainthefens on Twitter Some days are just a constant stunning performances by nature 🥰 Sunset sky over the roof tops in Ely! #Sunset #redsky #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Glynis on Twitter Fantastic colours in the sunset tonight, I had to rush outside to capture it! #Sunset #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @james_billings Photography on Twitter A rather lovely sunset over Cherry Hill Park in Ely tonight. #CherryHill #Ely #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Ely Post Office Opens at New Location
Ely Post Office has opened today (6th November) at a new location –7 St Mary’s Street, Ely, CB7 4ER. The premises, which had been empty, underwent a refurbishment to incorporate a stationery, gift, mobile accessories and repair store called Ely Traders. A new permanent ramp has been installed at the entrance to provide level access …
Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day commemorated at Ely Cathedral with Music and Light
A giant poppy is to be projected on the front of Ely Cathedral as part of the commemorations for Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day this year. The installation will be lit from 6.00pm on Sunday 8th November through to Armistice Day evening, Wednesday 11th November. The Dean of Ely, the Very Revd Mark Bonney said …
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From Gunda Morning walk by the river… #ElyRiverside #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From John Sunrise 4/11/2020 #Sunrise #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Fens Cycler on Twitter Now that’s a sky! 🌅 #Sunrise #BeautifulSky #SpottedInEly
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From @james_billings photography on Twitter No Bonfire Night fireworks in Ely this year, so here’s an image from last year! #BonfireNight #Fireworks #Ely #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From The Sutton Roundabout Team Photo credit: Simon Pearce 📸 #Sutton #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #SpottedInEly
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From @veronicainthefens A beautiful reflection in the water of Ely Cathedral and of the sun catching the white bird 🥰 From my walk in Ely #Sunsets #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Council Celebrate Victory for Witchford
Over the past few months East Cambridgeshire District Council has successfully stood its ground against multiple inappropriate developments that had been proposed for the village of Witchford. The first appeal, which was made by the developer for the land between 27 and 39 Sutton Road, Witchford, was robustly defended by the Council and subsequently dismissed …
From Sue Welney Wash last night #Welney #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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King’s Ely Designer through to Finals of Esteemed Competition
A Creative King’s Ely student has reached the finals of a prestigious fashion design competition. Namo Sajarattanachote, who is in Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, has been named a finalist in this year’s RECO Young Designer Competition, hailed the largest upcycling fashion design contest in Thailand. Sponsored by Indorama Ventures PCL, the competition …
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From John #Soham #Sunset #SpottedInEly
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From John #Soham #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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Ely Markets Open for Essentials During Lockdown
Ely Markets will remain open during the second national lockdown for essentials only. In line with government restrictions, this will include fruit, vegetables, eggs, cheese, bread, meat, fish, plants and takeaway food and coffee. There will be no seating and shoppers will be required to leave the Market Place promptly. The opening times of the …
Council Seeks Views from BAME Communities on Impacts of Covid-19
East Cambridgeshire District Council is asking members of its Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities for feedback on the impacts of coronavirus to their everyday life to help them deliver frontline services during the ongoing pandemic. This follows a nationwide PHE report, which shows the disproportionate effect that COVID-19 has had on the BAME …
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From Fens Cycler on Twitter Monochrome Ely Cathedral #ShipOfTheFens #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Michael Ely Cathedral sunset 2-11-2020 #Sunset #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly
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New Information Hub For East Cambs Businesses Ahead of UK Transition
Enterprise East Cambridgeshire has launched a new digital information hub for businesses across the district to help them plan for the end of the UK transition period at the end of the year. The UK Transition, also known as Brexit, is due to come to an end on 31st December 2020 and will bring about …
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Viva is Recruiting Three Creative Apprentices to Work With Us
Viva Arts and Community Group, Soham, open applications for three new paid creative apprenticeship positions. These apprenticeships will give three people the opportunity to work for Viva in a paid capacity between the new Viva Theatre (currently under construction at Spencer’s Mill, Mereside, Soham) and Office on a variety of Viva projects, performances and events. The …
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From Fens Cycler on Twitter Our Ship #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From @veronicainthefens on Twitter I love being out with my camera and capturing light, almost always it is the sun, now and then the moon and tonight the beautiful ‘Light of Hope’ at Ely Cathedral together with the moon 🙏🏻❤️💫 #LightOfHope #StaySafe #ElyCathedral #CareForOneAnother #SpottedInEly
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From Andreas on Instagram Autumn 🍂🍁🍂🍁 #CherryHill #SpottedInEly #LovEly
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From Dave Photo I took tonight of the Cathederal 📸 #LightOfHope #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly
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From Peter Plenty of cameras out tonight. #LightOfHope #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly
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From Annita Ely Cathedral ‘Light of Hope’ #LightOfHope #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly
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From @vincentrosephotography My capture of Ely Cathedral and their ‘Light of Hope’ display showing tonight and tomorrow. #LightOfHope #ElyCathedral #SpottedInEly
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From @moto_chlo on Instagram Last nights moon taken in Ely #FullMoon #BlueMoon #SpottedOverEly #SpottedinEly #LovEly
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From @veronicainthefens Last sunset of October 2020 Ely Cathedral from Roswell Pits 🌅🎃🧡 #sunset #ElyCathedral #RoswellPits #SpottedinEly #LovEly
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From Glynis on Twitter A collage of spooky Halloween images, cobswebs, dead mans fingers & witches fingers fungi 🎃👻 #WickenFen #Halloween #ElyCathedral #SpottedinEly #LovEly
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East Cambs Play Area Given New Lease of Life
A play area in Ely has been given a renewed lease of life after a refurbishment project was carried out by the district council. East Cambridgeshire District Council, who are responsible for a number of parks and open spaces across the district, worked with Sutcliffe Play to carry out the works over a 15-day refurbishment …
Exciting new sports programme launched at King’s Ely’s pre-prep
Children at King’s Ely’s pre-prep, King’s Ely Acremont, are getting a greater taste of some of the sports they will be able to take part in as they progress through the school. Henning Kaaber, Director of Sport at King’s Ely, and Ruth McAlinden, Head of Girls’ Games at King’s Ely Junior, are delivering an exciting …
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King’s Ely teacher writes his thirtieth book
A teacher at King’s Ely has written a new book all about the subject he loves. ‘Why Study Geography?’ is the thirtieth book that Alan Parkinson, Head of Geography at King’s Ely Junior, has written or co-written. Alan said: “Considering studying Geography at University? Wondering whether a Geography degree will get you a good job, …
Green Flag Recognition For Two of Ely’s Open Spaces
Two green spaces in the East Cambs district have been recognised for their high standards in a national award scheme. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have recently been named as two of the UK’s best green spaces by Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Awards scheme. This year, Ely Country Park celebrates its seventh year …
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Road in Ely to close during necessary tree preservation work in Old Palace Gardens
Vital tree preservation work being carried out in the gardens of Ely’s Old Palace will result in a road being closed for two days in November. The Gallery, which is one-way, will be shut to all pedestrians, cyclists and motorists between the Old Palace and Barton Square on November 3rd and 4th, including Minster Place, …
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Highway improvement work in East Cambs finishes early
Highway improvement work which started on the A10/A142 ‘BP’ roundabout in July finishes ahead of schedule. Our contractors have managed to complete the work as quickly and efficiently as possible, and the project was completed at the weekend, originally anticipated to be the end of November. The work, which started in July, has seen all …
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Virtual Visits with Ely Museum
Ely Museum takes their school visits online During lockdown, lots of people learnt new skills, and the team at Ely Museum were no different, except they decided to tackle virtual time travel! Suspecting that visiting schools in person during the autumn term would not be possible, the summer was spent devising a plan to bring everything students loved about our in-person visits …
Lantern Primary pupils put best foot forward to help raise more than £4,000
Pupils from Lantern Community Primary School put their best foot forward to help raise more than £4,000 for the school in the FOTLS (Friends of The Lantern School) fun run. The fun run, organised by FOTLS, was started as a creative alternative to the many fundraising activities that could not happen due to Covid-19. The …
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Window – Wow for Ely’s first Window Wanderland
140 households and businesses across Ely created stunning illuminated window displays as part of the City’s first Window Wanderland event on the evenings of 23rd and 24th October. Residents and business owners had been invited by Babylon ARTS and The Stained Glass Museum to participate in this nationwide initiative that began in Bristol in 2015. …
Witchford Village College: Pastoral Care and Wellbeing
Our students, their experience, their wellbeing and their needs are at the centre of everything we do at Witchford Village College. The attention we give to ensuring our students are safe and well cared for is a key priority for the College. With everything that is going on in the world, now, more than ever, …
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Max Wright’s brace not enough to rescue AFC Ely from back to back defeats.
Comberton United A vs AFC Ely In what is becoming an unwelcome and worrying theme for AFC Ely, this match was fraught with missed opportunities for the away side: within the opening twenty minutes AFC Ely could have established clear daylight between themselves and the hosts, however, the inordinate amount of chances spurned would ultimately …
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Council Takes First Step to Reviewing the District’s Parking Enforcement
East Cambridgeshire District Council will be looking to work with the police on a dedicated car parking enforcement resource for the district, which may include a community safety accreditation scheme. This decision comes after a motion was put to the district’s Full Council meeting on Thursday 22nd October. The move looks to help the council …
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy Consultation Deadline Extended
A five-week consultation to gather views on East Cambridgeshire District Council’s new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy has been extended to give residents more time to submit their thoughts. The consultation, launched on 28th September, was originally due to close on Saturday 31st of October however it has now been extended by four weeks, making the …
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Ely Cathedrals joins campaign to light up the night sky as a Beacon of Hope
Ely Cathedral will illuminate the night sky with beams of light as a symbol of hope for all those around them as part of a nationwide art installation for All Saints and All Souls Days. Ely is one of several UK Cathedrals and national buildings who will be projecting beams of light into the …
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AFC Ely’s unbeaten start to the season ended in away defeat to Great Paxton.
Great Paxton Reserves vs AFC Ely Just as momentum was building for AFC Ely, they were brought crashing back down to earth in what was a damaging loss to Great Paxton. A game the away side undeniably dominated; AFC Ely will feel hard done by that they left the Great Paxton Recreation Ground with nothing …
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