Issue 8 – Elianna Delivers Eggs
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Double decker coffee rig launched to keep up with Ely's demand for caffeine
Possibly the UK’s only double decker coffee rig has opened this week to help residents get their caffeine fix amid a stunning backdrop of Ely Cathedral. Silver Oak Coffee has unveiled its brew-ti-ful coffee rig to coincide with the launch of Ely Mini Markets today. Susanne Stent, who runs Silver Oak with husband Bruce, told …
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Thirteen Million over budget but milestones passed and due to open in October
The project to build the Southern Bypass around Ely has now passed several major milestones. Ely Southern Bypass will provide a huge boost for the area and will ease congestion in and around Ely by providing a new link between Stuntney Causeway and Angel Drove. The new route will remove the need for heavy goods …
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Rockers assist in teen's dream to help more Kenyan kids
Giraffes can’t dance – but they can certainly rock, alongside luscious lions, elegant elephants and even dastardly dung beetles! The colourful rocks are among a series of painted pebbles created by members Spotted in Ely Rocks to support Ely teen Paris O’Keeffe. Paris, 17, needs to raise £2000 so that she can return the slums …
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Big Issue founder and Social Entrepreneur, Lord John Bird to speak in Ely
Co-founder of The Big Issue, Lord John Bird is to be the keynote speaker at Ely Cathedral 2018 Celebration of Business. Lord Bird, who entered the House of Lords in 2016 has endured a chequered life, living in orphanages, on the streets and a spell in prison where he learned to read and write. In …
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YEH! Secures ‘Centre E’ on Barton Road in Ely until 2030
YEH!, the charity which runs Centre E on Barton Road in Ely, has been granted an extended lease on the building until 2030 by Cambridgeshire County Council, helping to secure the future of the building. Youth Ely Hub Charitable Incorporated Organisation, a registered charity, was set up by local Councillor Elaine Griffin-Singh, with the support …
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Drayman's to be run by Three Blind Mice!
A new era for Ely’s micropub is now official as local brewery partners, Dan, Alex and Stu, also known as Three Blind Mice purchase the award-winning establishment. The pub went through a regeneration a couple of years ago when Andy and Jo Pearson bought the then named Liberty Bell and renamed it on behalf of Andys …
Selfless sisters to get locks chopped for kids with cancer
Two little princesses are planning to have their luscious locks chopped off to make wigs for youngsters undergoing cancer treatment. Witchford sisters Izzy, eight, and Poppy, four, have decided to donate their beautiful tresses to Little Princess Trust, after reading about another little girl who’d also gone for the chop to raise cash for the …
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Two-thirds of patients visiting Ely's Minor Injuries Unit would have gone to A&E
Two-thirds of patients attending the revamped Ely Minor Injuries Unit say they’d have travelled to Accident & Emergency, had the service not been saved from closure. This staggering figure is revealed in a just released report by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group. Spotted in Ely launched a campaign in July 2016 to #saveourminorinjuriesunit, …
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South-African born pianist Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving a lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral
The South-African born pianist Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving his 4th lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral on Thursday May 24th, however this year’s concert date is by far the most significant. May 24th marks the date of Neil & Alison’s oldest son William’s sixteenth birthday. William has spent most of his life in Littleport …
'All In Sound' delighted to announce their new project “Sing! Together”
Charitable organisation ‘All In Sound’ are delighted to announce their new project “Sing! Together”. All In Sound, are looking for people to participate in their new group “Sing! Together” which is for people living with dementia, memory loss and their carers. The group will happen in Ely at Ely Methodist Church, on Monday mornings starting …
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Tigers slow to start but pull it out of the bag to win away at Thetford.
Ely had a troubled first half, Thetford used the width and their pace to run the Tigers ragged. They quickly got on the scoreboard with two converted tries. Ely fought back and gained a penalty on the twenty-two after a Thetford player was sin-binned for a dangerous clear out in the ruck. Ely opted for …
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Stretham attraction wins second spot in Trip Advisor poll
A Stretham miniature zoo has beaten King’s College Chapel, Duxford Air Museum and the University of Cambridge to win the second spot in a Trip Advisor poll, Spotted In Ely can reveal. The Animal Experience is second on the list of Top Things to Do in Cambridgeshire, beaten only by the Cambridgeshire Wine School in …
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Tracey "thrilled" to be first resident to get second blue bin
The first resident to receive a second blue bin says recycling is “very important”, urging others to help cut down on waste going to landfill. Tracey Arnold, of Littleport, was “thrilled” to receive her second blue bin, as well as a voucher from East Cambridgeshire District Council to say thank you for her dedication to …
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Deanta opens its Doors on Lancaster Way
Official Opening of Deanta UK Office and Warehouse Facility on Lancaster Way Business Park On Friday the 23 rd March Deanta UK officially opened their new HQ facility at Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely. Lucy Frazer MP for South East Cambridgeshire attended a Champagne reception and ribbon cutting to officially open the new facility which …
New mini markets "a more thoughtful approach" to shopping
Ely will join the plastic-free revolution with the launch of its new mini markets next month. Shoppers will be encouraged to bring refillable cups and reusable bags in a bid to reduce their carbon footprints. Julia Davis, of Ely Markets, hopes the new mini markets will also help residents cut down on food waste and …
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Greater Anglia unveils "the face" of its new trains
Greater Anglia has unveiled the “face” of its new trains, which will run across the region from next year. The shells of the driver’s cabs have now been built. They will form part of 58 new Greater Anglia trains currently being assembled by Stadler at its factory in Bussnang, Switzerland. The trains will replace the …
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The best-kept secret in Ely: Ely City Golf Club
As you come into Ely along Cambridge Road, you’ll see Ely City Golf Club. What you can’t see from the road is that if you turn in instead of driving past, you’ll be treated to one of the best views in Ely. A stunning 110-acre parkland course with a mature woodland and majestic views of …
Flavours of the World at Ely Markets
There is a historical significance to the marketplace. Before the supermarkets, before the internet; the marketplace was where traders would introduce their world to the world. Traders, who had sailed the seas, discovering lands and cultures, would gather the culinary and material treasures they harboured and bring them to market to showcase to their native …
King’s Ely riders qualify for Royal Windsor Horse Show
King’s Ely’s Equestrian Team has qualified for one of the UK’s largest horse shows. Four members of the team – George Hearn, Emily Gredley, Adele Shaw and Ryan De Sousa – travelled to The Jays Equestrian Centre in Bury St Edmunds earlier this month to compete in the show jumping qualifiers for this year’s Royal …
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Success for Witchford Archers
On Saturday the 17th of March five members of Witchford Archers competed in the 12th annual Portsmouth tournament hosted by the Fenland Archery Club with the club secretary, Dr Derek Matthews winning a Gold medal. Pictured are (from left to right) Nick Oakland (scoring 564 with a compound bow), Derek Matthews (scoring 561 …
The COSMOS Roadshow comes to Ely this April!
COSMOS Roadshow, powered by Cambridge Science Centre, is coming to Ely Library to deliver a week of amazing interactive science this Easter holiday that you really need to come and see. Cambridge Science Centre has teamed up with the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership (GCGP LEP) to provide the families of Ely with a …
Ely’s target of second place takes a blow after loss away at Stowmarket.
Missing several players from the week before, the Tigers took a few minutes to get into the match. They were caught napping when Stowmarket forced their way over the line in the first few minutes. Ely then started to settle into the game. A good flow of play forced Stowmarket to concede a penalty for …
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Brave Oliver battles wind and snow to complete autism night walk
Arctic winds and snow did not deter a brave 10-year-old from completing a night walk through London to raise funds for the National Autistic Charity. Oliver Chapman, together with mum Tracey and friend Alison Campbell-Smith, completed the 15km route in about 3.5 hours as the Mini Beast from the East hit the capital. Oliver, who …
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Pride rock winners enjoy magical afternoon in Ely
Two young rock hunters enjoyed a magical afternoon in Ely after winning special unicorn rings, promoting this summer’s Pride festival. Freya, six, and Esme, five, were presented with the rings by members of LGBT+ in Ely, who are organising the festival. The unicorn prize giving afternoon took place at 11a cocktail bar last Sunday, and …
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Lack of hotel near new retail park a “missed opportunity”, Ely’s mayor says
Ely’s mayor has welcomed the arrival of three major retailers to a new, out of town development, but says not including a hotel is a “missed opportunity”. Councillor Richard Hobbs told Spotted in Ely that a family hotel would “boost the tourist economy in the area”. Mr Hobbs said: “This is something which I would …
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"No child will lose their meals during the rollout of universal credit" – MP Lucy Frazer
MP Lucy Frazer has defended her decision to vote in favour of government reforms to free school meal entitlements, saying “no child will lose their meals”. The South East Cambridgeshire MP has rejected claims by the Children’s Society that 10,400 children in poverty across Cambridgeshire will miss out on free meals. Ms Frazer told Spotted …
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Three major retailers coming to Ely – but only if bats and voles are protected
Three major retailers are coming to Ely – as long as developers can satisfy planners that water vole and bat populations will be protected, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Last week, East Cambridgeshire District Council gave the green light for the construction of budget supermarket chain Lidl, bargain store B&M and DIY chain Wickes, in …
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Rail staff get autism training
Rail operator Greater Anglia is giving staff special training to raise awareness and understanding about autism. Accessibility manger Rebecca Richardson said some passengers on the autism spectrum found using public transport a daunting experience. “We want all of our customers to have a good experience while travelling with us.” World Autism Awareness Week takes place …
Spring Tour Event – Your chance to discover more about King’s Ely Nursery, King’s Ely Acremont and King’s Ely Junior
WE know that if we could bottle the spirit of King’s Ely we would be onto a real winner, but we would like you to come and experience it for yourself. On Friday March 23rd, we are doing just that by hosting a Spring Tour Event for families interested in joining King’s Ely Nursery (ages …
Ely Guild Of Woodturners Hands-on Day
If you’ve ever wondered what woodturning is all about, then here’s your chance to pop along and discover more about this wonderful craft. Fancy having a go yourself? Well, you are certainly welcome to do so, under the expert eye and guidance of some of our senior and expert members. The hall will be set …
Monster Duathlon 2018 Race Report
The Monster Racing Duathlon took place on Sunday, 11th March. The event has taken place Witchford Village College since 2012. Monster Racing are known for their well thought out routes and cool events. The event was a sell out at 125 entrants, the start list included newcomers to multisport through to GB age groupers. The …
Ely Tigers win at home to West Norfolk
A scrappy bonus point win in muddy conditions at home against West Norfolk. The Tigers ill-discipline at the ruck saw West Norfolk go ahead by two penalties early on. Ely then woke up and started to fight back, gaining a line-out on the opposition five metre line. The ball was thrown short and Nathan Brooks …
Brave Oliver to take on London night walk to raise funds for autism charity
When Oliver Chapman contacted meningitis as a baby, his parents were told he might not survive the night. A decade on, amazing Oliver’s gearing up for a nocturnal trek through London – his fourth epic charity mission to help causes close to his heart. This Saturday Oliver, 10, and mum Tracey are planning to take …
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Rescue cat wows the judges for the second year running
A rescue cat has dazzled judges for the second year running to win Best in Show at the Ely & District Cats Protection cat show. Thirty cats were entered into the charity show in Little Downham yesterday – but it was friendly tabby Charlie that stole the judges’ hearts. Charlie, who lives in Welney, won …
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The Stained Glass Museum wins National Lottery support
Stained Glass Museum awarded funding for developing future plan. The Stained Glass Museum in Ely has received a grant of up to £88,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). This exciting two-year project, awarded under the Resilient Heritage scheme, will investigate options and produce a masterplan for the museum’s future development. The project has been …
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Medals for budding Judo stars at King’s Ely Junior
King’s Ely Junior pupils won a haul of awards at the Littleport Low Grade 4’s Judo Tournament. Oliver Loveday, Mienke Putter, Nicholas Marshall, Lucas Hilcenko and Joseph Sibson were among over 120 young people who entered the competition on February 25th. Oliver won a Bronze medal in the under 11 years old/less than 34 kg …
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Ely Outdoor Sports Association has had a Makeover!
With donations from local businesses and the help of volunteers from its three member Clubs – Ely Tigers Rugby Club, Ely City Hockey Club and Ely Tennis Club – Ely Outdoor Sports Association (EOSA) has been given a makeover. Spearheaded by EOSA Director, James Craven, the bar and social area in the Clubhouse has …
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Homes of the future – designed by children
What would future homes look like if children were in charge of designing them? You can capture a glimpse of some of these designs on building site banners next to The Shade Primary School in Soham. Youngsters at The Shade were invited to enter a competition to draw their “home of the future” by developers …
Police issue advice following rise in car crime
Out of sight, out of mind, is the message from police, following a rise in local car crime. Police are warning residents to remove bags, clothes, Sat Navs and other personal items from cars and vans in a bid to deter crooks. “Most thieves are opportunistic and want to take as little time as possible …
Littleport Community Hub offers free advice to residents
Littleport residents can access free advice on topics such as homelessness, debt and benefits during new monthly drop in sessions. The Littleport Community Hub was launched on March 1, and will open its doors to residents no the first Thursday of every month at Littleport Village Hall. The hub will cover a range of topics, …
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Conservatives Set to Reject Proposals to Increase Charges for Social Care Services
Press Release by Councillor Anna Bailey – 6th March 2018 Conservatives at Cambridgeshire County Council have agreed to prioritise and protect support for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and their carers, by rejecting the three main proposals to change the way that adults with learning and physical disabilities and mental health …
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New homes unaffordable for locals, residents say
Plots for new houses in Ely have gone on the market – but with prices starting at £222,995 for a two-bedroom flat, the dream of home ownership may be far off for many locals. A number of plots have already been snapped up at St James’ Park, off Cam Drive, since going on the market …
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Bravo! Ely Prezzo survives the cutter
Ely pizza and pasta lovers will be relieved to hear that the city’s popular Prezzo restaurant has survived the cutter for now, Spotted in Ely can reveal. The struggling Italian chain plans to shut down a third of its restaurants in a bid to save the company. But the Ely restaurant, overlooking Ely Cathedral, is …
Avalanche of success for Ely at County Champs
2018 has seen a long run of success for City of Ely Swimming Club at the Cambridgeshire ASA County Championships with members competing across distances from 50m to 1,500m in Whittlesey, Corby and Cambridge. The Championships culminated on Saturday at Parkside Pools Cambridge with the team relays. Overall Ely’s team of 36 swimmers competing in …
Robber jailed after subjecting police officer to horrific ordeal
A police officer suffered an horrific ordeal after a robber drove off with her car, leaving her dangling out of the door. On Monday, career criminal Michael King, 37, of Orton Drive, Witchford, was sentenced to over three years for the Burwell theft, which luckily only left the officer with minor injuries. The court heard …
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Events for the BBC Civilisations Festival in Ely
As part of the BBC Civilisations Festival, the Stained Glass Museum and Ely Library have joined forces to host some events for both children and adults Design & make a Comic Strip The first joint event is Saturday 3rd March, 1pm – 3pm. Amy Glover, Learning Officer at the Stained Glass Museum will run the …
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Art Unequalled launches a new Summer show this June at The Maltings in Ely.
This year marks the eighth year of Art Unequalled events at the Maltings in Ely. Independently organised by local sculptor Sally Dunham, Art Unequalled brings together highly talented local and national artists and craftsmen all presenting their handmade creations for sale direct to the public. Following on from the success of the winter show, held …
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Get your teeth into a role with Youth Acts UP
Budding young stars from around the Ely area are required to audition for parts in the Little Downham “Youth Acts UP” summer performance of “The Dracula Rock Show”. The youth theatre group is inviting children and young people aged 7-15 years old for the chance to get involved in the production at open auditions on …
Motorists trying to leave busy Waitrose car park stung by ANPR cameras
Planning to park at Waitrose car park on a busy Saturday? Beware: you will now get stung with a parking notice if you outstay your welcome – even if it’s because you got stuck in a traffic jam trying to leave! Motorists have contacted Spotted in Ely after receiving parking charge notices – despite getting …
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The Hive due to open in May
Fitness fans will be able to get their exercise buzz at The Hive in May, when Ely’s new sports centre opens, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Massive leisure company GLL, who’ll be running The Hive, are advertising for lifeguards and fitness instructors in readiness for the grand opening. Spotted in Ely has today gained exclusive …
Council defends decision to seize tent of vulnerable man
A controversial decision to confiscate the tent of a suspected rough sleeper in Ely has been defended by East Cambridgeshire District Council. At around noon today, the tent was seen being loaded onto two vans from a meadow on Lisle Lane, where it had been based for some months. The action has been slammed by …
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Ely Runners are commencing their next beginners course
Ely Runners are pleased to announce that they are commencing their next beginners’ course on the 12th of March 2018. The course is run by qualified coaches and is well supported by established club members. It is very friendly, and is aimed at runners of all levels and abilities: speedy types, long distance types, and …
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Brave brain tumour survivor Ella, 12, hosts fundraiser to save more lives
A Sutton family is celebrating their daughter’s recovery from a life-threatening brain tumour by hosting a fundraiser for the Brain Tumour Charity. Sid and Sally Bibby will don their bandannas with pride during the coffee and cake fundraiser at Sid Bibby’s Turf & Landscaping on March 2 – almost a decade after daughter Ella-Rose was …
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Bridge repairs will mean fewer delays between Ely and Kings Lynn, Network Rail says
A £1 million package of repairs to a railway bridge between Ely and Littleport was carried out last week to prevent future delays between Ely and Kings Lynn. Had the work not been carried out, speed restrictions would have been imposed on the line, leading to delays and cancellations, Network Rail says. Between February 12 …
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Celebrating Fifty Years of Rotary.
John Bedford, a local farmer, celebrated being a member of the Rotary Club of Ely for fifty years at a lunch at Ely Golf Club for Rotarians, partners and friends. He gave a very interesting talk about his time in the Rotary Club of Ely and the changes that he has seen. John is still …
Total Wipeout style park to make massive splash in Stretham
A Total Wipeout style water park is expected to make a massive splash when it opens this spring, drawing thousands of visitors to Stretham. Cambridge Aqua Park will open on the last weekend of April, Spotted in Ely can reveal. The family-owned lakeside attraction, off the A10, will include a variety of inflatable obstacles, appealing …
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Ely Tigers dominated Newmarket after a slow start away from home.
It took about ten minutes before the Tigers got on the scoreboard, Man of the match Luke Turner pounced on a failed clearance kick and ran it back under the posts for a converted try. Newmarket fought back and gained a penalty which they slotted to bring the score to 7-3. Afterwards, Ely gained a …
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Alfie brings Charity Magic Show to Ely!
Alfie McCreadie (10) from Ely is a talented magician and has a passion for performing. He was asked last September to perform for the Ipswich Magical Society and afterwards got the idea he’d like to put on a big show for charity. The idea has grown and he now has three full time magicians starring …
Fordham crime prevention evening aims to reduce thefts
Residents will be advised on how to protect their homes and belongings from crooks during a special crime prevention workshop in Fordham this week. The event is part of a police day of action on Wednesday (February 21) across Cambridgeshire. It’s Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s biggest ever crime prevention event, involving 40 police officers, 80 PCSOs and …
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Your help is needed to make the 2018 Ely Fireworks event go off with a bang!
The 2017 Fireworks event was produced by Ely fireworks Ltd who started the planning without a single penny in the bank. A grant was received from City of Ely Council for £500 but the rest of the funding came from just one generous individual who made a donation to make this important event possible. The …
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African Storytelling Day goes down a storm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery
A taste of Ghana came to Cambridgeshire when African Activities paid excited children at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery a visit. The school hall was transformed with stunning West African textiles and vibrant materials by Kwame Bakoji-Hume, founder of African Activities, who launched the pupils’ African Storytelling Day with an inspirational assembly all about his …
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Learn Archery with the Witchford Archers
Witchford Archers are happy to announce that they’ll once again be running regular beginners classes. While we’re small in comparison to other clubs we’ve got a significant history of winning medals and we’re now once again able to run beginners courses. We had issues last year in regards to a permanent venue, but we’ve now …
Businesses show that Apprenticeships Work
‘Apprenticeships work’ is the message coming from business and public sector leaders involved in Enterprise East Cambridgeshire’s newest event taking place during this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. Key speakers for the free to attend event, taking place on Friday 9th March at the Maltings, Ely, will include Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, James Palmer and …
Hopkins Homes introduces St James’ Park at Orchards Green, Ely
Award-winning homebuilder Hopkins Homes is delighted to announce the launch of the marketing suite at St James’ Park in Ely on Saturday 17th February, giving house hunters their first glimpse of this exciting collection of homes within Orchards Green, a vibrant new community for Cambridgeshire. Perfectly positioned in the Cambridgeshire countryside, this much anticipated development …
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Fifty-four new homes to be built at Haddenham
Fifty-four new houses have been given the green light in Haddenham, including 19 affordable homes. Last week the Haddenham Community Land Trust was given full backing by East Cambridgeshire planners to go ahead with its development. The houses will be built by Palace Green Homes, following two years of work by the Haddenham CLT and …
The Muscle Mash Up 2 Charity Event is Back!
With such a successful Muscle Mash up charity exercise event back in May, we have decided 2018 must bring it back! We are so excited to announce that this event will be held in Ely Cathedral, such an iconic venue! The Muscle Mash Up 2 Charity Event is a 2 hour exercise event which will include …
Talking FreELY: Third pop up Café in Ely on 3rd March 2018
Local mental health project Talking FreELY is holding its third pop up café at the Ely Cathedral Conference centre on the 3rd of March from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Talking FreELY is for everyone, encouraging people talk about their mental health. The group believes that the more people from all walks of life talk about mental …
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New Ventures at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school
Changes are afoot at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School (LTA) as they refresh their look, commence Forest School sessions* and look at offering wraparound care (extended hours) to local parents. The well-recognised pre-school, situated in the heart of the Little Thetford community, but which welcomes children (aged from 2yrs & 5 months) from all over Ely …
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Ely fell out of the cup in a close contest under the floodlights on Friday night.
The Tigers took a few minutes to get into the game and eventually gained a penalty in front of the posts. Joel Scott Paul knocked it over to get three points on the board. A few minutes later Cantabs were hammering at the Tigers line, quick ball forced them over the line for an unconverted …
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Justin and Le Spice hold charity lunch, with support from local businesses
On the 11th February 2018, Le Spice hosted a charity curry lunch for Justin Smith’s chosen London Marathon cause: MACS, for children born with no eyes, or with underdeveloped eyes. It is not the first time Amin Haque and his team at Le Spice have hosted charity meals. Do go and eat there! The restaurant …
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Ely Netball Club weekend report: Steely Ely, Six Team Special!
All six teams of Ely Netball Club were scheduled to play yesterday, scoring almost 140 goals and taking some crucial wins for divisions two, four and five of the Cambridge & District Netball League. Team 5 and Team 6 played a tantalising Club derby, seeing tight-on defence at both ends of the court, pressuring shooters …
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Sing! Choirs hit the right notes with their amazing donation to Ely Foodbank!
During the cold winter month of January, Sing! Choirs MD Kathryn Rowland has arranged for all her choirs to come together and support Ely Foodbank. A local resident, Kathryn visited the Foodbank just before Christmas to drop off some items and was so moved, felt that she could and would do more, and so rallied …
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Careers event draws hundreds of primary kids to Ely College
Hundreds of students had their eyes opened to a variety of careers during a special event at Ely College today. The college hosted its annual careers event, bringing together year five students from six different primary schools and year eight secondary students. Littleport Community Primary School, Millfield School, Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, the Lantern Community …
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"Abusive" teens banned from McDonald's by police
A group of teens have been banned from Ely McDonald’s by police, following numerous complaints. Police are reassuring residents they’re taking a firm approach in dealing with troublemakers at the Ely Leisure Village, and that any lawbreakers will be prosecuted. Over the past week they’ve identified a number of suspects regarding a spate of misconduct …
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Sewing workshops with Great British Sewing Bee Expert
Lt Col Neil Stace, a finalist in the 2015 BBC Great British Sewing Bee, will be returning to Ely Cathedral during half term week to run 4 very special sewing workshops for families. Over a 2 hour period, Neil, a serving officer in the British army and Sewing Bee contestant, will be passing on his …
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Suffragette leader's visit sparked angry scenes in Littleport
The Littleport Public Hall was besieged by an angry mob during a visit by Suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst to the village in 1910. As celebrations start to commemorate the centenary of some British women being granted the vote, Spotted in Ely looks back on an unlikely visit to the Fen village. The hall was completely …
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Ely Tigers steal victory in the dying minutes of the game at home against Southwold.
The Tigers were first to get on the scoreboard after a solid ten minutes of possession. Southwold conceded a penalty and Ely opted to find touch. Nathan Brooks threw to the front of the line out to Lloyd Palmer who took his man and offloaded back to Brooks, he then darted in the corner uncontested. …
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King's Ely students go Hogwarts crazy for Harry Potter event
King’s Ely’s Harry Potter fans donned their finest costumes for an afternoon of Hogwarts-themed fun and frolics. Staff at the school’s Porta Library organised a Harry Potter extravaganza for King’s Ely Junior and Senior students on February 1st. Dressed in their wizard and witch capes and sporting their snazziest Harry Potter glasses and hats, pupils …
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Rockers waste no time in tackling trash
Rock hunters are turning their skills to a new pursuit – tackling East Cambridgeshire’s growing litter problem. Fed up with mistaking muck for psychedelic stones, a growing number of rock collectors are combining the fun of finding rocks of art with a clamp down on trash. Armed with bin bags and litter pickers, Karen Sheail …
High flying students make waves with Anglian Water and the RAF
Ely College students interested in science careers got to test the water during a special day with industry leaders. Year nine students got a special visit from Anglian Water on January 31 as part of a nationwide Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) programme. Pupils worked in small teams to design, build and test their …
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Massive cash boost keeps Lantern kids at cutting edge of technology
Kids at The Lantern Community Primary School are celebrating a major tech upgrade at their school, thanks to a £18,000 cash boost. Sixteen iPads, 30 laptops and an interactive classroom board have now been delivered to the Ely primary school, which will help children stay on the cutting edge of technology. Digital leaders, made up …
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King’s Ely students pay their respects at Holocaust Memorial Service
Students and staff from King’s Ely Senior and King’s Ely Junior came together at Ely Cathedral to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day. The incredibly moving Service of Remembrance, held on January 26th, was led by Dr Francis Young, former Head of Sixth Form Academic at King’s Ely, who spoke about visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau 10 years ago, …
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Bibbys’ pebble dash will bring avalanche of joy to residents
Kindhearted couple Sid and Sally Bibby have a heart of gold – not stone – so when they heard about Ely’s rock art craze, they cobbled together pebbles to give away to residents. That’s 250 bags of smooth Scottish pebbles, to be precise! From tomorrow (Wednesday, January 31), people will be able to collect stones …
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Sutton Scouts boost funds for Kiera’s Next Step
1st Sutton Scouts are pleased to announce that their sleigh rides through the village of Sutton in December raised an amazing £518 towards Kiera’s Next Step and their new Scout hut appeal. Kiera, 7 was delighted to ride in the sleigh with Father Christmas, charming the crowds and handing out gifts to the delighted …
A solid win away against Crusaders despite the low score-line.
The Tigers were eager to get points on the board early and make use of the wind advantage. Crusaders conceded several penalties which allowed the Tigers to kick for the corner. Nathan Brooks threw the ball in and joined the back of a dominant Tigers maul, they forced their way over to allow Brooks to …
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Prince Albert Valentine's garden to show "how much love there is in Ely"
Visitors to the Prince Albert Pub may be surprised to find a “carpet of love” spreading across a section of the garden. Spotted in Ely Rocks are hoping to “cover the garden in love for a spectacular sight” on Valentine’s Day. Young and old alike have been leaving love-themed rocks of art – aimed at …
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East Cambs Cadets face "heartbreaking" closure unless new leader found
Find a new leader or face closure. That’s the “heartbreaking” message for Police Cadets in East Cambridgeshire. The hugely popular unit has been running for almost three years, catering for 30 teens, aged between 13 and 18. The team volunteers in the community, supporting local police, delivering crime prevention advice and acting as mystery shoppers …
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Could you help Hebbard's Hedgehog Hotel?
Downham Parish Conservation Group and Hebbard’s Hedgehog Hotel in Little Downham are looking for 20 volunteer families to adopt and care for rehabilitated hedgehogs as part of the “Hedgehog Habitats” project supported by Sanctuary Housing. The Hedgehogs Habits project is a community based wildlife release programme starting in Spring. Overwintering hedgehogs from rescue centre Hebbard’s …
Penguin pebbles (and toy) give comfort to poorly pre-schooler
Ely rockers may love painting pebbles but their hearts are definitely not made of stone. When members of Spotted in Ely Rocks found out about a penguin-loving, poorly three-year-old, they decided to make him rocks of art, decorated with his favourite Antarctic animal. Spotted in Ely Rocks administrator Fleur Patten launched Mission Penguin last week, …
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Making memories in Littleport – with buttons
It’s all about the buttons in Littleport this weekend, with residents invited to take part in a free community session. The Adams Heritage Centre is hosting another of the Field Theatre Group’s Button Tree sessions on Saturday. Its organiser says: “Remember when folk used to get together, to laugh and talk, and share their news, …
Hundreds of socks donated to the homeless by generous King’s Ely community
Students, staff and parents at King’s Ely have rallied round to support the homeless this winter. The school went all out to donate as many pairs of new socks as possible to the Socks and Chocs initiative again this year. The charitable scheme aims to relieve hardship and distress among homeless people and those living …
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Grovemere Property Showcases Business Growth at Lancaster Way.
On Friday 19th January 2018, Councillors from East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) visited Ely’s Lancaster Way Business Park and Enterprise Zone.Hosted by site developers Grovemere Property, Councillors saw first-hand how the rapidly developing area has flourished since the completion of substantial investment in infrastructure during the past year.Grovemere Property, founded in 1924, is a family-owned …
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Ely Runners’ Annual Cross Country Championship Report
On January 21st 2018, Ely Runners held their annual Club Cross-Country Championships in Cherry Hill Park and the Dean’s Meadow. The course took on four challenging loops totaling 4.7 miles, all through mud and some light snow. Junior Club members ran a 1.7 mile race. The morning started with the junior club members, who ran …
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More free classes for diabetics, following cash boost
More people diagnosed with diabetes can now attend free classes to learn how to better manage their condition, thanks to additional funding. Anyone with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes living in the county can now attend a free course, with more staff and sessions available, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group announced today. …
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