Bishop of Huntingdon to Retire later this month
There will be a special Evensong on Sunday 23 September marking the retirement of The Rt Revd David Thomson, Bishop of Huntingdon. Everyone is very welcome to join us.
Calling all budding Girl Choristers!
Calling all budding Girl Choristers! The annual Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir Taster Day is taking place on Sat 20 Oct. ‘Be A Girl Chorister For A Day’ is free and for girls with a love of music and singing, who are in years 5-8. For more info contact Jane Formston on 01353 660707
Ely College students get a ‘rocking opportunity’!
Starting this term, a group of lucky Year 7 Ely College students will be benefitting from the generosity of THE LLOYD-REASON FOUNDATION. A talented delivery team of tutors will work with four selected students in Year 7 who have shown the potential and willingness to develop their interest in learning and playing a musical instrument. …
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Girls’ and Women’s Rugby at Ely Tigers Rugby Club
Written by: Rebecca Case-Upton and Charlotte Pindar Last season Ely Tigers rugby club started a girls’ section- the Ely Tigresses. We want this to go from strength to strength each year. The new season is starting, come and join us! We want to make sure the opportunity to play rugby locally is available to girls …
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New Community Bus Partnership – good news for Ely as improved city centre bus service begins
A new and improved bus route around the city of Ely set off today (Monday 3 September) from Market Street following a campaign by a group of local residents and councillors for a better bus service for Ely. Following the loss of the old number 15 Ely service, a group of local councillors along with …
New Netball Season Celebrations for Ely
A wonderful start to the new season for Ely Netball Club! Four of five teams took to the court for the weekend fixtures, resulting in two wins and two very close end results – with a total of 135 goals scored. The club is also celebrating having received two grants; from Mick George Sports Fund …
Picnic in The Park Rocks Sutton Once Again
Saturday 1st September saw Sutton Feast’s Picnic in The Park event delight the crowds once again. This year the sun shone and hundreds of festival goers, young and old, came out to enjoy the festivities. This year the event featured 5 bands, headlined by the mighty Iron Fist!! It was a brilliant show and there …
Funding agreed to extend local urgent care improvements
Funding has been agreed by Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG to extend the Local Urgent Care Services (LUCS) pilots in East Cambridgeshire and Fenland for a further year. Over the past year, the CCG has been working alongside local services and clinicians to help provide better access to urgent care services for local residents, to improve …
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Review – Youth Acts Up: The Dracula Rock Show
A couple of months ago Youth Acts UP decided to join NODA (National Operatic Dramatic Association). They support local groups and provide advice on anything theatrical. A NODA Representative also pops along and reviews the show. You may even be nominated for an award (fingers crossed). So here it is, our very first review……. Well …
‘Secondary School of the Year’ Ely College celebrates impressive GCSE results
Hot on the heels of being announced as ‘Secondary School of the Year’ at the recent Education Awards, Ely College has today built further on the huge improvements secured in 2017 with some of the best GCSE results in its history. 62 per cent of students secured grades 4-9 in both English and mathematics – …
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Hard work pays off for GCSE students at King’s Ely Senior
King’s Ely students are celebrating their GCSE results with around two thirds of all grades achieved being 9 to 6. 65 per cent of all GCSE results achieved this year were Grades 9 to 6, 22 per cent of which were Grades 9 to 8. Under the reformed GCSE marking scheme, results are awarded on …
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A Jolly story for Ely High Street
Ely is once again welcoming another independent brand to its wonderful community of small businesses. The Jolly Bobbin will be opening its doors on Chequer lane on the 25th August. Owners, Amy and Mike Jolly of Ely have been operating as The Jolly Bobbin since 2015 when Amy began making and selling baby booties and …
Toasting the Best of British Bed and Breakfasts
Local favourite Grove Barn has been shortlisted for National annual awards that celebrates the best independent hosts and hoteliers from across the UK Grove Barn has been shortlisted for both the “Outstanding Host” and regional “Hidden Gem” Award at Britain’s premier annual awards for the industry. The eviivo Awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate …
Bishop Laney Sixth Form Celebrates Impressive Results
Students and staff at Bishop Laney Sixth Form are celebrating today, following another excellent set of results and a 100 per cent pass rate for its vocational courses. Bishop Laney Sixth Form opened its doors in 2017 as a new collaboration between Ely College and Soham Village College to provide excellent post-16 education for students …
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King’s Ely Sixth Form students celebrate excellent A Level results
King’s Ely is celebrating some of the highest set of A Level results on record with almost half of all grades achieved being A* and As. 47 per cent of all A Level grades achieved this year were A* or A, 75 per cent were graded A* to B, 89 per cent were graded A* …
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Ely Runners Autumn Beginners’ Course
Ely Runners are pleased to announce their next 10 week beginners’ course – commencing on the 17th of September 2018. The course is run by qualified coaches and supported by established club members. It is very friendly and aimed at runners of all abilities: speedy types, long distance types, and those who want to go steady and just enjoy it! The aim …
Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club first year celebrations
Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club have just celebrated their 1st anniversary! It’s been one whole year since CARSC, Cambridgeshire’s newest roller skating club opened in Ely and Soham. The last year has seen over 350 people learning to skate in grade sessions which run every week. CARSC took 9 of their improver skaters to their very …
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Musical Bandstand Treat in Ely
On Saturday 25th August from 2.30 to 4.30pm Babylon ARTS will be hosting a fantastic afternoon of free live music on Ely’s Jubilee Garden’s bandstand. Bring a picnic and come along to listen to some wonderful local musicians perform in the sunshine. This year’s line up features, Josh Aitken, Alfie & Chris Williams and Karen …
Further sporting success for talented King’s Ely student Rebecca
Kings’s Ely Sixth Form student Rebecca Daniel is jubilant after being chosen to represent England Reds in the 2018 School Games. The eagerly-anticipated event, supported by National Lottery funding from Sport England and delivered by the Youth Sport Trust, is a major multi-sport event for the most talented young athletes from across the UK. Between …
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CAT Theatre Company presents: The Full Monty!
In this Americanised musical stage version adapted from the 1997 British film of the same name, six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives’ enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. One of them, Jerry, declares that their show …
Ely, a High Street in crisis.
Ely, a High Street in crisis Following the announcement of probable closure last week by Mr Simms and the closure of Select, plus looming and recent closures of other retail businesses around Ely, a lot of people have voiced their concerns and touchingly, their best wishes for Mr Simms owners and employees. Mr Simms’ statement …
Intrepid King’s Ely students enjoy action-packed Lake District expedition
Trail running, ridge walking and rock pool swimming were just some of the activities enjoyed by King’s Ely students during an adrenaline-fuelled expedition to the Lake District. To say the expedition earlier this month (July) was action-packed would be a slight understatement – with students in Years 11 to 13 also enjoying multi pitch climbing, …
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Could Ely’s Leisure Village Underpass be getting a makeover and can you help?
We often receive messages regarding the graffiti that appears on the wall of the underpass leading to Ely’s new Leisure Village and we have today spoken with an officer at the Council who tells Spotted in Ely, that they are aware and plans are underway to make big changes. When plans for the new underpass where unveiled, several people …
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King’s Ely Junior pupil secures place with National Youth Girls’ Choir
Talented King’s Ely Junior pupil Sophia Garrard is singing with the National Youth Girls’ Choir this summer. Sophia, 11, auditioned for the prestigious choir in October last year and was successful in securing a place on its summer programme, which is taking place at St Hild and St Bede College at Durham University. The highlight …
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Ely Rotary Loses a Lady Member
Gillian Brady, a member of The Rotary Club of Ely for the past 12 years, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 29th June, and was cremated at Fenway Crematorium on Friday 27th July. Preceding this, a sung Requiem Mass was said at a packed St Etheldreda’s RC Church in Ely. The reception …
Sad day for retailers as an Ely Favourite is set to close
Mr Simms Sweet Shop on the High Street in Ely is set to close. In an announcement this morning, owner and manager David Learner said, “It’s with great sadness that I have to tell you that Mr Simms Ely will be closing soon. The combined efforts of business rates and the fading footfall on the High …
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Over £3000 given to charities from 2017 Ely Potato Race
Street Race Delivers Multiple Local Charity and School Funding. The streets of Ely were lined with over 1,000 spectators and watched by over 7,000 people online through our live stream, the Isle of Ely Produce organisers of the annual Potato Race on the streets of Ely have today announced the beneficiaries of the charity proceeds …
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Ely Makers Family Fun Day
Ely Makers hosted its Family Fun Day last Sunday at the City of Ely Bowls Club near the Paradise Centre. The event, which was open to Ely Makers and the public, attracted over 60 people with an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Electronics and Maths) and art whether they were total novices or professionals in …
Soham Groups Benefit from the Carnival Atmosphere
For the past 65 years, the Carnival has been staged every year to raise money to go back into the local community. This year The Carnival raised £7500.00 to donate to various Schools, Charities, Clubs and Organisations. Our main beneficiaries this year were the 3 Primary schools in Soham. St Andrews, The Shade and The …
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Soopa Doopa Spartans
Following the pairs participation in the Obstacle Race “Nuclear Rush” to raise awareness for Action of Addiction, Soopa Doopas’ Jake Scott-Paul and mate Matt Lucas were at it again, this time taking on the “Super” Spartan Race, which involved 10 miles and 28 plus obstacles. Jake has been taking part in these events to help …
Another Year for Ely’s Green Flags
Keep Britain Tidy’s green flags will continue to fly high in Jubilee Gardens and Ely Country Park thanks to the hard work of volunteers and East Cambridgeshire District Council’s open spaces team. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens have received recognition from Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award for 2018 this week, which recognises them …
King’s Ely raises more than £3,000 for Hope 4 Malawi charity
King’s Ely students have raised over £3,000 for a charity working to relieve poverty in Southern Africa. Each year, the boys in Osmond House at King’s Ely Senior choose a different charity or organisation to support and over the last 12 months they have been taking part in a wide variety of fundraising activities in …
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Witchford’s ‘Oscars’ Awards Evening 2018
Witchford Village College’s ‘Oscars’ Awards Ceremony took place on 19 July 2018. It was attended by students and their families who were given the full red-carpet treatment. Students had been nominated for awards by College staff in recognition of their achievements throughout the academic year. Two awards were presented for each subject area, with students …
10 years on and Ely College students still taking on the Jurassic Coast to raise money for Local Charity
In July 2008, a small group of students from Ely College took part in the first Dorset Walk. Ten years later, the students of Ely College are still supporting the event and The Malcolm Whales Foundation, it what is going from strength to strength. The walk, which is organised by The Malcolm Whales Foundation, has …
Annual “Art in Wood” Exhibition
We’re hosting our annual “Art in Wood” exhibition & sale from 18 – 27 August at the Cathedral Centre (opposite the beautiful Ely Cathedral) – CB7 4EW. Entrance is free, so do pop in and see what it’s all about. Our members will be submitting lots of their pieces and giving the public a chance …
50 cyclists raise over £15,000 by cycling 200 miles in one day In aid of East Anglia Air Ambulance & Beads of Courage
Over fifty cyclists from Ely’s Octagon Cycling Club have successfully pedalled 200 miles each in one day, raising money for two local charities. ‘The Double Ton’ followed a route from Ely, taking in Swaffham, Cromer, Great Yarmouth, Stowmarket and returned to Ely after 12 hours of riding in extremely hot conditions. The fundraising group set …
Cathedral Choristers set off on Music Tour of Estonia.
17 boy choristers from Ely Cathedral’s highly regarded choir will perform a series of choral music concerts in Estonia. This is the Choir’s first ever visit to Estonia and includes a very busy schedule of five performances in venues across a number of cities including Tallinn, Haapsalu and Parnu. The tour will culminate in a …
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Ely First World War Commemoration Event and Cambridgeshire Regiment Reunion Service 2018
On July 15th, 2018, Ely Cathedral will host the annual reunion service for the Cambridgeshire Regiment and its descendants, D (Cambridgeshire) Company, VI (Vol) Battalion, The Royal Anglian Regiment. This year’s event is an important one from a First World War perspective as the King’s Colour of the wartime 11th (Service) Battalion, Suffolk Regiment – …
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Witchford Village College Inter House Games Day
The whole College took part in an Inter House Games Day on Friday based upon the World Cup. This was no ordinary sports day, the emphasis was definitely on everyone taking part and choosing both a curriculum-based activity and a sport. Students competed in their Houses (Lords, Twickenham, Wembley and Wimbledon) for the House Cup. The day …
Trike Rally raises £1100 for pain relieving machines to be used in local communities
Trikes R us, founded in 1995, is one of the biggest trike only clubs in the UK, although based in Lincolnshire, is both a national and international club with members as far away as Scotland and Holland. Each year the club holds its annual rally – TRIKEFEST, and since 2004 the club celebrated its 10th …
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Ellgia win national award for Independent Operator of the Year at the MRW National Recycling Awards
Ellgia celebrated award success at the MRW National Recycling Awards on Thursday 28 June, held at The Hilton on Park Lane. Ellgia was awarded Independent Operator of the Year and were up against a tough category with eleven other nominations. The award recognises exceptional customer service, market innovation, growth and high performance. Ellgia was able …
Witchford Village College Prom 2018
After four years of watching our students arrive at their Prom with umbrellas & dresses with wet trains, we finally got the weather that we had hoped for. Witchford Village College Prom took place on Friday 29th June and was attended by our Year 11 leavers. Students arrived in style and a large crowd had gathered …
The perfect antidote to a scorching weekend, it’s the Haddenham Beer Festival 2018
This weekend looks like it’s going to be a hot one, so what better than to rest and relax in the sun at the Haddenham Beer Festival. The beer festival promises a full weekend of live music, great food, plenty for the kids to do, and you can try some of our 64 beers and …
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King’s Ely trio qualify for Northampton Saints Development Programme
Three King’s Ely students have been selected to join the Northampton Saints Rugby Player Development Programme. George Nearney, Bertie Whymark and Daniel Kember, who are all pupils in Year 8 at King’s Ely Junior, qualified for the scheme following a series of trials. The talented trio were also standout players for the Junior School’s 1st …
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Ex Davis Cup duo pop into King’s Ely for coaching session to remember
Ex British Tennis players Danny Sapsford and Luke Milligan visited King’s Ely to help students improve their skills on the court. The memorable visit was organised by Seb Scaux, King’s Ely’s tennis coach and who runs the hugely successful 10iS Academy. King’s Ely students and players from the 10iS Academy enjoyed coaching sessions with the …
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Spring Meadow School, make nearly a third of all support staff redundant before the end of term.
Spring Meadow school, an infant and nursery school with an assessment unit in Ely plans to make nearly a third of all support staff redundant before the end of term. Spring Meadow school launched a three week long consultation with all support staff on 11.6.18, proposing to lose 19 support staff, with 22 jobs at risk. …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Host Family Fun Day
Roll Up! Roll Up! Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School will open its doors on Saturday 30th June for its 4th annual Family Fun Day. Members of the public are invited to an afternoon of fun and frolics on the recreation ground in Little Thetford from 12 noon… with guest appearances from Paw Patrol’s very own Skye …
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Former Archbishop Opens Academy Trust’s Headquarters
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams was the guest of honour when he officially opened the head office of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT). Dr Williams – now Master of Magdalene College in Cambridge – performed the ceremony with the Bishop of Ely, the Rt Reverend Stephen Conway. DEMAT – which currently runs …
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PSHE Day at Witchford Village College
Wednesday was our third and biggest Personal, Social and Health Education day of the College year. We had many outside agencies attending. They delivered interesting and informative talks to help our young people make the right life choices. The Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service gave an invaluable presentation about Water Safety, which was well-received by our …
Supporters of Highfield Littleport Academy Launch Crowdfunding Page
Supporters of Highfield Littleport Academy (SOHLA) have launched their very own Crowdfunding page on “Just Giving”, to raise funds for an Outdoor shelter for the pupils at the Academy. The addition of an Outdoor classroom/shelter for the pupils would be a huge asset. The Academy is a fantastic new building, purpose built for the needs …
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Ely Children Walking Miles for Whales to Bring Smiles
Local charity marks its 10th year of taking school children to walk the Jurassic Coast, raising more than £150,000 to help people recover from cancer The Malcolm Whales Foundation, a charity established in 2008 by former Ely College-teacher Damien Whales in memory of his father, is preparing for its 10th annual Dorset Walk along the …
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New Principal at Witchford Village College
It is all change at the top at Witchford Village College who have welcomed Daniel Baxby as the new incoming Principal. Daniel, appointed from Wrenn Academy in Wellingborough brings with him a wealth of experience in relation to school improvement, and a track record of working in a number of rural secondary schools. “I am …
Little Downham Youth Theatre “Youth Acts UP” Presents The Dracula Rock Show
Little Downham Youth Theatre “Youth Acts UP” Presents :- The Dracula Rock Show The Dracula Rock Show, with a cast of all children from 7yrs – 16 yrs, directed by Becky Green, you will be sure to dig the show. The Zombies and Vampires are unhappy with their life underground, and summon Count Dracula, their master. …
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Reflective Last Pledges Day at Ely College
Ely College dedicate their final PLEDGES day of the year to reflect on the world around us and the communities we support together as a city Students at Ely College celebrated their final PLEDGES and Futures Day before the summer break, preparing them for future challenges and opening their eyes to their own potential to …
Members of the Cambs Youth Consultation Panel attended the House of Commons
Seven members of the Cambs Youth Consultation Panel attended the House of Commons with Sergeant Phil Priestley on Wednesday 20th June for a meeting with Lucy Frazer QC MP to discuss knife crime and youth violence. Parliament was an absolute hive of activity with the Brexit debate heavily underway. Sgt Priestley said “Parliament was absolutely …
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World-Famous, Award-Winning family Rave Phenomenon – Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings
Following two sold out events, world-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings on July 14th Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on award winning events since 2013 (Winner of best family event, Family Festival Awards 2014-18, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) . We …
The Beast 2018
Sunday 10th June saw the crowds gather in Sutton for the annual running of ‘The Beast’. This incorporates The Tony Robinson 10K and The Mini Beast Fun Run and this year saw record crowds in both races. The event was introduced and hosted by ITV Anglia’s Donovan Blake and featured live music from local songstress …
Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir concert raises £400 for charity
Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir’s Charity Concert raised £400 for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association. People of all ages came together inside Ely Cathedral for the event on May 25th, which featured solo songs and duets by Mozart, Grieg, Pergolesi, Britten, Abba, Tom Lehrer, and Lakme’s famous Flower Duet, as well as a special new arrangement of …
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Expeditions put King’s Ely Senior students’ stamina to the test
Intrepid King’s Ely Senior students reached new heights during an action-packed half term break. More than a dozen Year 9 Ely Scheme students travelled to Yorkshire to take part in the school’s annual Three Peaks Expedition. The challenge involves a circular walk bagging the summits of Penyghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in the Yorkshire Dales National …
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Lantern Community Primary School joins CMAT Trust
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, officially joined CMAT on 1st June 2018. The school had already been working closely with the Trust since the start of the year while the plans were approved by the Department for Education. CMAT (Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust) was formed in 2011 and enabled Swavesey Village …
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Ellgia Wins Major National Contract with British Sugar
Ellgia is proud to have been awarded the national contract to provide British Sugar with their Waste Management and Recycling services. The long-term contract has started and includes working with their six major sites in Peterborough, Wissington, Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, Newark and Bardney. Ellgia is delighted to have been chosen as the waste and …
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Coni the Dog Helps Ely St. Mary’s Children with Reading
Children at Ely St Mary’s CofE Junior school in Ely have been given a helping paw with their reading from Coni the dog. The school – part of the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust – is the first in the area to benefit from the Paws 2 Read scheme, run by Therapy Dogs Nationwide (TDN). …
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Ely Teacher Invited to Downing Street Reception
An Ely teacher was invited to a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate the work of the teaching profession across the country. Rachel Clarke, deputy head of Ely St Mary’s CofE Junior School, was nominated to represent DEMAT – the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust – which runs the school in High Barns. The …
Gospel Choir hopes to break fundraising record
Ely Pop Up Gospel Choir is hoping to raise £5,000 for children in Kenya as more than 60 singers take to the stage for the third consecutive year. The choir will be performing afternoon and evening concerts at St Mary’s Church on Saturday 9th June. Numbers include The Greatest Showman’s This Is Me, Happy by Pharrell Williams and Something Inside So …
Haddenham Beer Festival 2018 – The Weekend Party 6th-8th July.
The Haddenham Beer Festival will be held for the fourth year running on the first full weekend of July in the pavilion and on the recreation ground in Haddenham. Starting on Friday the 6th with an evening of music, a full day’s events for all the family on the Saturday, and a day of traditional …
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Lucy Frazer MP Emphasises Need for an Agriculture-and Agritech-First Brexit to Michael Gove MP during Visit to South East Cambridgeshire
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove MP, came to South East Cambridgeshire on Thursday. His visit was prompted by an invitation from South East Cambridgeshire MP, Lucy Frazer. Mr Gove visited local businesses in the agriculture and agricultural technology (agritech) sectors and Ms Frazer took the opportunity to press …
Intrepid King’s Ely teachers to take on Uganda Marathon
Four teachers from King’s Ely are taking on the challenge of a lifetime to raise funds for poverty-stricken families in East Africa. Richard Oliver, Alison Stewart, Amanda Kippax and Claire Kyndt, who are all members of teaching staff at King’s Ely Junior and King’s Ely Senior, are taking on the Uganda Marathon on June 2nd. …
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Two Head Girls at Witchford Village College
Following an application process and gruelling interviews with staff in the college, the appointments of senior prefects for 2018-19 at Witchford Village College have been made. In a slight departure from tradition, the school has appointed two girls to be ‘Head’ students, with a further two boys and two girls becoming their Deputies. The invitation …
Gogmagog golfer picks up second trophy in 2 days.
Emily Slater, from Ely a member of Gog Magog golf Club in Cambridge, has won 2 major competitions in a week! First, she won the Cambs and Hunts Country Championships on Sunday then travelled to Sunningdale golf club in Berkshire on Tuesday, one of the most prestigious golf clubs in the UK. Then she picked up …
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A full day of entertainment at Soham Carnival and Heavy Horse Show 2018
Monday 28th May sees Soham Carnival and Heavy Horse Show 2018 with a full day of entertainment for all the family. In the main arena from 9am- 1pm is the Traditional Heavy Horse Show Followed by the Parade – The parade of floats leaves Holmes Lane in Soham at 1.00pm arriving in the Arena for the …
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Everything's Coming up Roses at Ely Cathedral
The 2018 Flower Festival is the perfect opportunity to introduce the new Ely Cathedral rose. The rose has been produced by award winning East Anglian rose growers, Peter Beales, recognised worldwide for the preservation of old fashioned, historic and rare roses. As a specialist propagator of new blooms, they have won many prestigious awards including …
Welcome to the 2018 Isle of Ely Arts Festival
There’s plenty to get excited about as the Isle of Ely Arts Festival kicks off in June with a month of arts and cultural events throughout the East Cambridgeshire District with a host of festival highlights running through until 7 July. You can pick up your free brochure at local shops and galleries or download a …
King’s Ely Acremont Nursery children take Mapia the orphan under their wing
Children and staff at King’s Ely Acremont Nursery have become the proud ‘adopters’ of a baby elephant called Mapia. Mapia, who is named after the place where he was found in Tsavo, Kenya, had to be rescued by helicopter after he became orphaned in the recent drought. He is now being cared for by the …
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Watching Harry and Meghan ride by was the "icing on the wedding cake" for Ely mum
Ely mum of two Angii Smith has been a massive fan of Prince Harry for many years. So when he announced his engagement to Meghan Markle, she decided that being a part of the wedding welcome crowd was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Angii told Spotted in Ey: “As soon as the date was …
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Action on Addiction – Raising Awareness
Ely based branding company, Soopa Doopa’s Jake Scott-Paul and friend Matt Lucas recently undertook the Obstacle Course “Rush” put on by Nuclear Races. While putting themselves through the mill with over 52 obstacles and 7km of running, they thought it would be a great idea to raise money for the charity Action on Addiction. This …
Ely Runners announce their next 10 week beginners course
Ely Runners are pleased to announce their next 10 week beginners’ course – commencing on the 18th of June 2018. The course is run by qualified coaches and supported by established club members. It is very friendly and aimed at runners of all abilities! The aim of the programme is to gradually build on the skills, fitness and thinking required in order to …
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Call for artists….Babylon ARTS Selected Summer Open Exhibition
What is the Babylon Selected Summer Exhibition? During the summer months our riverside gallery is an unrivaled local setting for both professional and amateur artists to display and sell their artwork. We have an open-entry application system and your work will be judged on its merit. Our aim is to present an impressive display of …
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Bon Appetit! Flavours of the World market returns to Ely
Ely will welcome the world to its doorstep this coming Bank Holiday when its celebrated international market returns for a 12th year. The Flavours of the World market will sell everything from authentic North African food to French cheese, Mexican churros and Baltic amber jewellery. Julia Davis, of Ely Markets, said: “People love seeing something …
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Selfless sisters go for the chop to help kids with cancer
Selfless sisters Izzy and Poppy Kisby have proved they’re as beautiful on the inside as they are on the outside by having their luscious locks bobbed to help kids with cancer. The Witchford sisters, aged eight and four, braved the chop at Fresh Approach Hairdressers on Saturday. The hair has been donated to Little Princess …
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Don’t miss magical production of The Tempest at King’s Ely’s Old Palace
Spellbinding Shakespeare play The Tempest is being staged at King’s Ely in June. The Lord Chamberlain’s Men are bringing the hugely popular open-air production to the picturesque gardens of King’s Ely’s Old Palace on the evening of Wednesday, June 6th – and tickets are selling fast! A play of soaring poetry, high comedy and tender …
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Lancaster Way Bike Share Scheme
The summer is finally here and to celebrate Grovemere Property have launched their brand new Bike Share Scheme for companies on Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely in partnership with Ison Distribution. All the companies based on Lancaster Way Business Park will be given the opportunity to join the Scheme and the idea of the Scheme …
Ain't no mountain high enough for awesome Alessandro
Eight-year-old Alessandro Rolfe is on a mission: to conquer Mount Snowdon this month. He may live in the flattest part of the country, honing his skills at Clip ‘n’ Climb in Cambridge – but Alessandro’s determined to complete his epic ascend to raise money for seriously sick children. The Ely boy’s been fundraising for children’s …
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Ely Air Cadets had a fantastic VIP day out for the Shuttleworth RAF Centenary Airshow
Thirteen Air Cadets from Ely Squadron had a fantastic VIP day out at the Old Warden Airfield yesterday for the Shuttleworth RAF Centenary Airshow on Bank Holiday Sunday as guests of BAE Systems. 100 air cadets from Squadrons across the country were invited to take part in a series of STEM -Science Technology Eletronics and …
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Witchford Village College Year 11 Dress-up Day 2018
It has become quite a College tradition that Year 11 don costumes for a day & raise money for their Prom. Dress-up day took place on Friday 4th May and students rose to the challenge, some wilting in inflatable costumes and masks in the heat. This fundraiser follows on from a successful cake stall and cake …
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Cineworld Ely Celebrates Fantastic First Year
Cineworld Ely rings in its one-year anniversary on Saturday, 12th May, after welcoming nearly 260,000 cinema-goers in its first year. The 954-seat state of the art cinema has shown over 150 films across over 10,000 screenings, showing the biggest blockbusters and thousands of hours of movie magic for local residents. Hungry film fans have also munched …
Schools bomb threat a hoax
Schools across the country are on high alert after receiving bomb threats today. The National Crime Agency said “a number of threatening emails” had been sent to schools this morning. The National Crime Agency is investigating the threats together with police. In a statement the agency said: “We understand that these types of emails can …
Try The King of Summer Sports for Free
It’s day’s like these you imagine being at Centre Court watching famous names like Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Johanna Konta but somewhere is history these guys have learned to play tennis at their local courts. Probably with a knock about using their local coach to see if the enjoyment and love for …
American Park gone forever
An iconic Ely adventure playground, recently plagued by litter and vandalism, has gone forever. However, the Ministry of Defence told Spotted in Ely that the decision to remove the playground, known locally as the American Park, was unrelated to its recent troubles. On April 27 the play equipment was dismantled from its site off Heaton …
Ely Netball Taster Sessions
Ely Netball Club will be running ‘Back to Netball’ sessions on Wednesday evenings throughout June at Witchford Village College, 7.30pm-9pm. Ladies (age 16+) are invited to join, regardless of ability or experience. If you have always wanted to give it a try but weren’t sure, or if you are a returner to the game then …
Octagon Cycling Does “The Double Ton”
Octagon Cycling Club is looking for sponsors for its next big charity challenge: Cycling 200 miles in one day, in aid of East Anglia Air Ambulance & Beads of Courage. Nearly fifty cyclists from Ely’s Octagon Cycling Club are each planning to pedal 200 miles in one day in June to raise money for two local …
Ely Aquafest 2018: Aquafest Memories
This year’s Ely Aquafest on Sunday July 1st, organised by the two Rotary Clubs in Ely, will celebrate its fortieth anniversary. The event, started by the Rotary Club of Ely as a “thank you” to the community for supporting Rotary’s fundraising throughout the year, began as a modest river-based event, but now encompasses the river …
Dancers go old skool to raise money for school
Sometimes you just have to embrace your inner 80s child! Legwarmers, leotards and lycra were the order of the day at The Lantern Community Primary School yesterday. Dedicated dancers proved that you can have your cake and eat it – getting into the groove before enjoying some refreshments. The Dancefit session, hosted by Friends of the …
A feast for foodies on May Bank Holiday weekend!
Where can you buy “Scotch Eggless”, ethical clothing, cruelty-free beauty products – and up-cycled furniture? At Ely’s Vegan and Vintage Fair, of course! Ely Markets is gearing up for its iconic fair this May Day bank holiday weekend. This popular event brings together an eclectic mix of vegan food alongside vintage, retro and traditional market …
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Fed up with just pink and blue? Get to Little Roos!
Five-year-old Alex Fickling was first through the door when Little Roos opened on Saturday. Torn between a hummingbird top and a stripy dress, the Pymoor resident eventually went for the latter, enticed by its bright colours and bold patterns. Mum Vicki Fickling said the unusual range offered inside the new shop was refreshing, with brands …
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Ely Country Park Endorsed with Natural England Accredited Status
Ely Country Park has been recognised by Natural England and awarded accredited country park status. This acknowledgement follows recent developments and successes for the park including the installation of a new multi-play ship which was opened in during Love Parks Week in July 2017 and its fourth consecutive Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Award in …
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Make a splash next month at Cambridge Aqua Park
Want to have a go at a Total Wipeout style challenge near Ely? You shore can now! Or at least, on Saturday, May 12, when Cambridge Aqua Park opens to the public. The inflatable obstacle course has now been installed in Stretham, with a “few more finishing touches to the site” to be completed before …
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