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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 …
Greater Anglia unveils "the face" of its new trains Read More »
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 …
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’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 …
King’s Ely riders qualify for Royal Windsor Horse Show Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ely’s target of second place takes a blow after loss away at Stowmarket. Read More »
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 …
Brave Oliver battles wind and snow to complete autism night walk Read More »
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 …
Pride rock winners enjoy magical afternoon in Ely Read More »
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 …
Lack of hotel near new retail park a “missed opportunity”, Ely’s mayor says Read More »
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 …
"No child will lose their meals during the rollout of universal credit" – MP Lucy Frazer Read More »
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 …
Three major retailers coming to Ely – but only if bats and voles are protected Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Brave Oliver to take on London night walk to raise funds for autism charity Read More »
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 …
Rescue cat wows the judges for the second year running Read More »
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 …
The Stained Glass Museum wins National Lottery support Read More »
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 …
Medals for budding Judo stars at King’s Ely Junior Read More »
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 …
Ely Outdoor Sports Association has had a Makeover! Read More »
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 …
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 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, …
Littleport Community Hub offers free advice to residents Read More »
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 …
Conservatives Set to Reject Proposals to Increase Charges for Social Care Services Read More »
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 …
New homes unaffordable for locals, residents say Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Robber jailed after subjecting police officer to horrific ordeal Read More »
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 …
Events for the BBC Civilisations Festival in Ely Read More »
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 …
Art Unequalled launches a new Summer show this June at The Maltings in Ely. Read More »
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 …
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 …
Motorists trying to leave busy Waitrose car park stung by ANPR cameras Read More »
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 …
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 …
Council defends decision to seize tent of vulnerable man Read More »
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 …
Ely Runners are commencing their next beginners course Read More »
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 …
Brave brain tumour survivor Ella, 12, hosts fundraiser to save more lives Read More »
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 …
Bridge repairs will mean fewer delays between Ely and Kings Lynn, Network Rail says Read More »
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 …
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 …
Total Wipeout style park to make massive splash in Stretham Read More »
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 …
Ely Tigers dominated Newmarket after a slow start away from home. Read More »
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 …
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 …
Fordham crime prevention evening aims to reduce thefts Read More »
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 …
Your help is needed to make the 2018 Ely Fireworks event go off with a bang! Read More »
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 …
African Storytelling Day goes down a storm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery Read More »
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 …
‘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 …
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 …
Hopkins Homes introduces St James’ Park at Orchards Green, Ely Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Talking FreELY: Third pop up Café in Ely on 3rd March 2018 Read More »
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 …
New Ventures at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Read More »
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 …
Ely fell out of the cup in a close contest under the floodlights on Friday night. Read More »
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 …
Justin and Le Spice hold charity lunch, with support from local businesses Read More »
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 …
Ely Netball Club weekend report: Steely Ely, Six Team Special! Read More »
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 …
Sing! Choirs hit the right notes with their amazing donation to Ely Foodbank! Read More »
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 …
Careers event draws hundreds of primary kids to Ely College Read More »
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 …
"Abusive" teens banned from McDonald's by police Read More »
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 …
Sewing workshops with Great British Sewing Bee Expert Read More »
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 …
Suffragette leader's visit sparked angry scenes in Littleport Read More »
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. …
Ely Tigers steal victory in the dying minutes of the game at home against Southwold. Read More »
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 …
King's Ely students go Hogwarts crazy for Harry Potter event Read More »
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 …
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 …
High flying students make waves with Anglian Water and the RAF Read More »
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 …
Massive cash boost keeps Lantern kids at cutting edge of technology Read More »
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, …
King’s Ely students pay their respects at Holocaust Memorial Service Read More »
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 …
Bibbys’ pebble dash will bring avalanche of joy to residents Read More »
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 …
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 …
A solid win away against Crusaders despite the low score-line. Read More »
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 …
Prince Albert Valentine's garden to show "how much love there is in Ely" Read More »
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 …
East Cambs Cadets face "heartbreaking" closure unless new leader found Read More »
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 …
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, …
Penguin pebbles (and toy) give comfort to poorly pre-schooler Read More »
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, …
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 …
Hundreds of socks donated to the homeless by generous King’s Ely community Read More »
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 …
Grovemere Property Showcases Business Growth at Lancaster Way. Read More »
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 …
Ely Runners’ Annual Cross Country Championship Report Read More »
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. …
More free classes for diabetics, following cash boost Read More »
Take a step back in time, sample gifts from bygone years and learn about local history at the Lord Protector’s Historical Fayre next weekend. Oliver Cromwell’s House will once again host its iconic event, showcasing a range of historically inspired traders and craftspeople on Sunday, January 28. As well as going on an historical shopping …
It’s only a matter of time before there’s a serious smash at the Chettisham level crossing, comes the chilling warning from Network Rail. Today the body responsible for managing railways issued a warning, blaming “selfish” drivers for endangering lives at the crossing on Lynn Road, Ely. Cameras have caught motorists recklessly ignoring red lights, shooting …
"Selfish" drivers putting lives at risk at Chettisham crossing Read More »
Sing! Choirs donates over £3,000 to new local charitable organisation “All In Sound” in support of their work with people living with dementia. Kathryn Rowland, MD for Sing! Choirs says “Our most recent cheque presentation from our recent concert at West Road Concert Hall in Cambridge is for £3107.85! We are delighted to be able …
Sing! Choirs donates over £3,000 to new local charitable organisation! Read More »
2018 got off to a flying start for City of Ely Swimming Club on Sunday as 36 members of the club competed in the first open meet of 2018 at the London Aquatics Centre. For many youngsters, swimming in the 2012 Olympic pool was their first experience swimming in a 50m pool. The Club’s …
Ely College is taking a proactive approach to tackling the issue of mental health in young people by arranging a special session on Monday, aimed at getting students to talk openly. At a time when mental health of children and young adults is increasingly hitting the headlines, the college, together with Talking FreEly, hopes to …
Special event to tackle teen mental health at Ely College Read More »
She’s had Storm Eleanor to contend with, sub zero temperatures and bitter gales – but come rain, wind or shine, Emma Torrens is determined to run every day this month. That’s because the Ely mum of two is doing RED (Run Every Day) January to raise funds and awareness for mental health charity MIND. Having …
Emma beats the post-Christmas slump with RED January Read More »
Two unique exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI will be on display at Ely Cathedral in February. 100 Hearts for 100 Years The Royal School of Needlework teamed up with the armed forces charity, SSAFA, to help create ‘100 Hearts for 100 Years’. These highly unique ‘sweetheart’ pincushions were created to …
Two unique exhibitions at Ely Cathedral to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI Read More »
Children at King’s Ely Acremont turned into mini crime scene investigators under the watchful eye of a local PCSO. Year 1 pupils at King’s Ely Acremont entered one of the classrooms to discover a Goldilocks and the Three Bears themed ‘crime scene’. Someone had stolen the porridge and the curious youngsters were tasked with searching …
PCSO helps King’s Ely Acremont pupils to try and catch the porridge thief! Read More »
Cheaper weekday train deals have been launched today by Greater Anglia in a bid to blow away “post Christmas blues”. However, even with the offer, Ely will be paying twice as much as Cambridge travellers to visit London – because it’s classified as being in the furthest zone, even though it’s only a stop or …
Cheaper train tickets for Cambridge travellers – but Ely misses out on best deal Read More »
South East Cambridgeshire MP Lucy Frazer has received a promotion by Prime Minister Theresa May. During Mrs May’s cabinet reshuffle last week, Ms Frazer was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Ministry of Justice. Before becoming an MP in 2015 Ms Frazer practised as a barrister and was appointed as Queen’s Counsel in 2013. …
Lucy Frazer promoted in Theresa May's Cabinet reshuffle Read More »
Ely faced opposition Wymondham at home on Saturday eager to win and push for second in the table. The Tigers were on the scoreboard within minutes and the match continued that way for first half. Ever-present Matt McCarthy scored a brace with two individual efforts. Man of the Match Nathan Brooks also crashed over from …
Ely faced Wymondham at home eager to win and push for second in the table. Read More »
Ely’s first ever gay Pride festival will take place in Jubilee Gardens this summer, Spotted in Ely can reveal. The city will join the ranks of San Francisco, London, Sydney, Tel Aviv, São Paulo, Hong Kong, New York, Brighton and Johannesburg (to name a few) in what organisers hope will be an annual event. The …
Ely's first Pride festival to take place this summer Read More »
The Ely area rail “bottleneck” must be sorted before investigating reopening Soham Station or building a new train station in the North of Ely, Chris Grayling says. The Secretary of State for Transport visited Ely Station on Thursday (January 11) to talk about ways of “improving” track and train reliability in the area. He told …
Ely rail "bottleneck" key priority, Transport Secretary tells Spotted in Ely Read More »
The spring season of Saturday workshops at WWT Welney visitor centre are now available for booking. Each workshop has a different emphasis, materials are prepared in advance to suit the planned projects. Booking in advance is essential because workshops have maximum 8 places. This means all participants can have one to one teaching time and …
Acclaimed violinist Charlotte Rowan and pianist Charlotte Stevenson will be delighting an audience at King’s Ely this January. Their concert, From the Baltic to the Mediterranean – Music across the Continent, is being held at King’s Ely’s Recital Hall on Wednesday, January 17th and, as always, members of the public are welcome. A graduate of …
Renowned violinist and pianist to perform at King’s Ely Read More »
For a number of years Skaters/Scooter and BMX enthusiasts have raised their concerns for the need for a new Skate Park in Ely. A group of the enthusiasts have entered in discussion with East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) and the City of Ely Council in relation to this issue and a suggested site within the …
Are you a charity in need of free exhibition space? If so, Ely Station may have the answer, thanks to a new scheme launched by Greater Anglia today. The rail carrier is opening up empty spaces in stations to local communities, with Ely, Cambridge and Cambridge North stations among 20 to offer short term, temporary …
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