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Despite the frozen astro pitch on Saturday causing some disruption, it was a mixed start back after the Christmas break for Ely City Hockey Club. The Ladies 1s continued their bid to win the league with a 3-0 win over Haverhill 1s. Two goals were scored by Jo Rayner and one by Rhianne Jones …
A mixed return after Christmas for Ely City Hockey Club Read More »
The fun craze of rock art has accumulated an avalanche of hunters and artists across East Cambridgeshire. In about six weeks, Spotted in Ely Rocks has attracted 1085 members, with numbers soaring each day. Visitors and residents alike are choosing Ely and surrounding areas as rock hunting destinations, while local art shop Tindalls has devoted …
Fun craze draws an avalanche of rock hunters to Ely Read More »
Rail passengers face fewer delays to services between Cambridge and Peterborough, thanks to bridge repairs in Manea, Network Rail says. The two busy bridges are used by over 170 trains each day travelling between Ely and Manea. The speed restriction was lifted last week on the rail line at Manea following completion of a £1.5 …
"Fewer delays" to trains following £1.5m repairs to Manea bridges Read More »
Once again, the 10is Academy players and staff are shining outside the courts. Vlad Kullish, one of the 10is Academy players and Tennis Assistant at the Academy, has been awarded the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) Cambridgeshire “Young volunteer of the year”. At the same time 10is Academy player and Ely Tennis Club committee member Rachel …
Is Ely becoming the tennis hot-spot in Cambridgeshire? Read More »
Due to popular demand world-famous, award-winning family rave phenomenon ‘Big Fish Little Fish’ returns to the Maltings for a follow up event. Big Fish Little Fish have been putting on multi award winning events (Winner of Best Family Event, Family Festival Awards 2014-17, Time Out ‘101 Things to do with Kids in London) since 2013. …
Big Fish Little Fish returns to the Maltings this February Read More »
A prestigious children’s art exhibition in Ely has attracted a record number of entries this year, with organisers staggered by the quality of artwork. Over 200 pieces were submitted to the East Cambs Schools Art competition, which held a private viewing tonight (January 5) for youngsters whose artwork had been selected to be displayed at …
Record entries wow organisers of school art competition Read More »
Award winning fashion designer José Hendo visited King’s Ely to share her skills and expertise with Sixth Form students. The exciting masterclass saw José working with A Level Fashion and Design students, helping them to create striking sculptural accessory designs using Barkcloth and Sinamay. The workshop proved an invaluable opportunity for the students to explore …
King’s Ely students get creative with global fashion designer Read More »
The charity set up in memory of heroic Soham schoolboy Liam Fairhurst recently held its fifth birthday in the House of Commons. Friends, family and supporters of the Liam Fairhurst Foundation gathered at The Speaker House earlier this month to pay tribute to an incredible teen who lived by the motto: “Life Is measured in …
Charity in memory of heroic Liam Fairhurst hosts fifth birthday in Parliament Read More »
Littleport commuters are in for a pre-Christmas treat, with 79 new car parking spaces opening at the station tomorrow (Friday, December 22). Parking facilities in the village will be doubled as a result, with residents able to use the new spaces from 8.30am. East Cambridgeshire District Councillor Bill Hunt, assisted by Littleport Councillors David and …
Littleport Station car parking spaces to double from tomorrow Read More »
Ely Roller Skating Club have just completed their most successful year of medals since 2011. They competed in 10 competitions this year and have won 67 medals. They have won: 16 🥇, 21 🥈, 30 🥉 (Team and duo medals are counted as one medal.) They also won the Visitors Cup at Maidstone for the best performing club. Out of a team of 35, 27 …
Ellgia Limited, one of Cambridgeshire’s Top 100 companies, is expanding services into West Norfolk due to demands from our customers and new business opportunities. We are increasing wheelie bin and commercial waste services to cover King’s Lynn, Wisbech and Downham Market. Ellgia is a local provider of bespoke waste management and recycling solutions already servicing …
Isle of Ely Produce are now searching for charities and local groups from the Ely area to share their £3,000 potato race cash pot! Isle of Ely Produce is searching for charities and local organisations that could benefit from a share of £3,000 which was raised at its annual potato race. Held in Ely’s High …
CASH POTATOES! Festive £3,000 Potato Race Giveaway! Read More »
Planning to travel by train over the festive period? Check before you travel! A revised timetable will be running across the Greater Anglia network on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Passengers should check before they travel to find out about last train times on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve and details of rail …
Two decades after an Ely landlady disappeared without trace, police hope members of the public will help them solve the tragic mystery and find closure for her family. Those in charge of investigating the case believe Deborah Steel was murdered – and that someone in Ely holds the answers. The former Royal Standard landlady was …
Answers to missing landlady’s fate “lie in Ely”, police say Read More »
There may be 12 days of Christmas – and today, 12 students from Ely College brought festive cheer to kids with cancer after sweating it out for 12 hours to raise charity cash. The Ely “elves” spent their last day of term today visiting Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge, delivering gifts to children on cancer wards. …
Ely College “elves” bring Christmas cheer to kids with cancer Read More »
Super festive stones are making Soham school children very happy as they gear up for the Christmas holidays. Ely resident and rock art enthusiast Fleur Patten last week hid painted stones around the Weatheralls School for children to find on their way home – to say thank you for their rock art donations. Recently Fleur …
Stones hidden around Soham school as thank you to"selfless" children Read More »
Almost 1,500 people witnessed talented King’s Ely students stage the charming American musical Grease. The sell-out production took place in the school’s Hayward Theatre from December 6th to 9th – and for the first time in school history included an additional performance on the Wednesday evening to cater for ticket demand. More than 50 King’s …
King’s Ely students wow audiences with sell-out production of Grease Read More »
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Hoping that Jack Frost may grace us with his presence when the big man comes down the chimney? Looking forward to snowball fights with your mince pies? If the answer is yes, you’re likely to be disappointed. Despite the recent spell of snow, chances of a white Christmas appear slim, …
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here's what the Met Office says… Read More »
Tales of flying fish and ferocious storms from a Guinness World Record holder enthralled children at King’s Ely Acremont. Jake Heath, one of four people who entered the Guinness Book of World Records after successfully completing the Olympic journey from London to Rio de Janeiro using human power alone, popped into school to talk to …
Explorer Jake Heath inspires students at King’s Ely Acremont Read More »
Christmas has come early for five charities, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Ely College students. The college held its first Charity Day yesterday, with the five houses competing to raise the most cash for their chosen charities. This action packed event, raising almost £2000, was one of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust’s (CMAT’s) PLEDGES …
Ely College students raise almost £2000 for good causes Read More »
State of the art features have been added to ticket machines at Ely Station, enabling passengers to chat to virtual agents. Travellers can now press a button, connecting them to a real person who can help them buy tickets and find the best fares. Greater Anglia is the first train operator in England to roll …
Virtual ticket agents available from Ely Station Read More »
One of Cambridgeshire’s leading food supply chain specialists opened its doors to members of local and central government to showcase the inner workings of their purpose built processing and repack facilities in Newmarket. Susanne Devanney from the Department for International Trade (DIT), MP Lucy Frazer and a number of East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) Councillors …
Food Supply Chain Industry Benefits The Economy In East Cambridgeshire Read More »
Debating duo Katie and Ellen have described being crowned Debating Champions of East Cambridgeshire as the perfect early Christmas present. The two students, representing Soham Village College and Ely College, were among 14 Year 11 students to battle it out last week in the finals of MP Lucy Frazer’s Parliamentary Inter Schools Debating Competition 2017, …
Katie and Ellen crowned Debating Champions of SE Cambs Read More »
The Diocese of Ely, which runs 27 primary schools across East Anglia, has been praised by OfSTED for its “wholehearted commitment to improving life chances of children”. Government inspectors have praised the ‘journey of systematic improvement’ at the Diocese of Ely Multi-Academy Trust (DEMAT), saying the quality of education in many of its schools had …
Diocese of Ely praised for its running of faith schools across East Anglia Read More »
Ely Tigers move up to third with a bonus point win away at Holt. The teams traded tries in the first fifteen minutes. John Dibb went over after he broke through the opposition defence. Man of the match Nathan Brooks then scored his first of the day when he picked from the back of a …
Witchford’s post mistress has been overwhelmed by the kindness shown by villagers since a heartless thief stole charity boxes from inside the shop. The whole village has rallied together to show their incredible community spirit – raising almost £800 in just 48 hours, more than five times the money thought to have been inside the …
Witchford shows spirit of goodwill following heartless theft Read More »
Ely with a twist is the theme behind a new photography exhibition that opened this week. Called ‘Ely Through the Lens’, it features stunning photography, with profits from the sale of prints going to East Anglia Children Hospices (EACH). The other twist is that all those taking part were complete novices just 10 weeks ago! …
From amateurs to exhibitors: 'Ely Through the Lens’ shows off students’ photography Read More »
The plight of farmers was yesterday highlighted by MP Lucy Frazer during Prime Minister’s Questions. The South East Cambridgeshire MP, who’s promised to make agriculture a top priority, yesterday urged Prime Minister Theresa May to “confirm her government’s commitment to supporting UK farmers” once the UK leaves the European Union. The Prime Minister responded by …
Plight of Farmers raised in Commons by MP Lucy Frazer Read More »
Much loved Ely resident Frank Grooms has left a lasting legacy to the pre-school close to his heart. In his funeral instructions, Frank asked that instead of well-wishers bringing flowers, they would leave a donation to Rainbow Pre-School. This week youngsters at the pre-school celebrated the arrival of three new ride-on toy cars, bought with …
If you thought scouting was just about knots, woggles and oversized shorts, then think again. Raft racing, survival camps and participating in Ely’s Remembrance Day Parade are just a few of the activities the thriving 3rd Ely Scouts pack have taken part in this year, with a trip to France planned next summer. Scouting’s more …
On the Scout for new leaders (not necessarily Bear Grylls!) Read More »
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas, as Ely gears up for a feast of festive markets throughout December. This Wednesday (December 6) kicks off a trio of Ely Market Festive Lates, a family friendly shopping night promising sumptuous street food, live music and entertainment as well as a host of gift stalls. Mulled …
A feast of festive markets to count down to Christmas Read More »
Last week I was asked to judge Ely’s shopfronts along with Mayor Richard Hobbs and Councillor Alison Arnold and if I am honest was very honoured to be given the responsibility. The three of us trawled the High Street, Forehill, Market Square, The Passages, The Cloisters and Market Street in search of the best “Winter …
Winter Wonderland comes to Ely with Best Christmas Window Competition – Editors Column Read More »
Issue 1 of the Spotted in Ely e-Magazine is finally here!! We are still working on a look and feel but please enjoy and feel free to send us feedback.
Did Oliver Cromwell really ban Christmas – or is that just a myth? Perhaps ironically, the former home of the man rumoured to have banned Christmas will be opening its doors to visitors this festive season to celebrate Christmas through the ages. Perhaps you’d like to find out how Cromwellians celebated the festive season? Maybe …
Christmas with the Cromwells (who may have banned Christmas!) Read More »
It may be freezing outside but Natasha doesn’t mind. Despite being “born” in Ely, she has Baltic blood (who said you can’t get blood out of a stone?) and doesn’t mind being cold. Stone cold, to be precise. That’s because Natasha’s a rock of art, crafted by Ely College teacher Fleur Patten – and for …
The council has said no to Littleport becoming part of Norfolk under a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. During a full council meeting last week, East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to ask the Boundary Commission for England to review its controversial plans for new constituency boundaries which would see Littleport becoming part of a new Norfolk …
No to Littleport being in No-rfolk, council says Read More »
Ely Fireworks organiser Richard Stewart dropped into the Lantern School yesterday to give away what money they had left from the successful night of lights and explosions on Cherry Hill. The Guy competition winning school received a cheque for £150 alongside the Royal British Legion. Marc Beveridge from the Poppy Appeal said, “This is a really generous …
That's £1300 up in smoke but all to worthwhile charities. Read More »
Ely held on for a win at home against Thetford, to bring them up to third in the table. Within the first minute of the game the Tigers had scored a try. A failed clearance kick by the opposition was pounced on by Matt McCarthy. He sprinted through the opposition defence, took the last defender …
Two Ely schools are celebrating after getting a prestigious “good” rating by OfSTED inspectors. Ely St Mary’s C of E Junior School and The Lantern Community Primary School have both been rated as “good” in all areas following recent inspections by OfSTED (the Office for Standards in Education). OfSTED praised St Mary’s headteacher Rebecca Ireland-Curtis, saying …
“Five more sleeps to go, five more sleeps till Santa…” Don’t panic! The big man’s not due down the chimney just yet – but children at The Lantern School in Ely got into the festive spirit this morning with a special Christmas countdown song. The reception kids were being recorded as part of Heart Radio’s …
Stunning Ely Cathedral provided the perfect backdrop for student leaders from Ely College’s sixth-form college to learn vital skills. Bishop Laney Sixth Form’s newly appointed Student Council visited the cathedral on Wednesday for the first stage of training in their new roles. The students took part in a mock committee meeting, which involved making important …
Students get leadership training at Ely Cathedral Read More »
A lucky cow caused udder chaos for rail commuters this morning but escaped uninjured after being hit by a train. While passengers may be used to hearing about “leaves on the line” causing disruption on some rail networks, it was a cow on the line which caused delays this morning, leaving some commuters una-moo-sed. An …
Holy cow! Train struck cow has lucky escape but causes udder chaos for commuters Read More »
Local company Faerch Plast (formerly Anson Packaging) recently opened the doors of its impressive new UK headquarters and design facility on Lancaster Way Business Park in Ely. Hosted by the company’s Managing Director, the MP for South East Cambridgeshire, Lucy Frazer, joined East Cambridgeshire District Council’s economic development officers for a behind the scenes look …
International packaging firm makes significant relocation within East Cambs Read More »
It’s that time of year again when Ely Rotary Club walk the streets with Santa to collect money for charitable causes and give some pleasure to the children of Ely! Listed below are the dates you can see Santa in your street! Monday 4 December Cromwell Road; Chief Street; West End (part); Little Lane; Hills …
A new train service will be introduced in 2019, taking passengers from Norwich to Stansted Airport via Ely, Spotted in Ely can reveal. The route, featuring a new fleet of trains and operated by Greater Anglia, will run in addition to the existing service from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport, run by CrossCountry. The …
A rolling stone may gather no moss – but a Russian matryoshka doll created in Ely has travelled to London to make her fortune. The doll, one of a pair of twins painted on rocks by Ely College teacher Fleur Patten, was hidden at Ely Station on Friday morning. Greater Anglia train dispatcher Jessika Ransome told …
Russian doll rock boards train to Kings Cross to make her fortune Read More »
Budding thespians from Ely College recently took part in the world’s largest youth drama festival this autumn. The students were part of a record 280,000 young people to have participated in the Shakespeare Schools Festival, run by Shakespeare Schools Foundation. Earlier this month the Ey College students performed an abridged adaptation of William Shakespeare’s farcical …
Ely College thespians take part in world's biggest youth drama festival Read More »
KING’S Ely has become the first independent school in Cambridgeshire to win a Modeshift STARS Bronze award. Modeshift STARS is the national awards scheme established to recognise schools and workplaces that demonstrate excellence in supporting cycling, walking and other forms of sustainable travel. The scheme encourages schools and organisations across the country to join in …
Free courses are being offered to people with diabetes to help them manage their condition.
Free courses are being offered to people with diabetes to help them manage their condition. Last week the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust announced the extra courses, part of a number of measures being put in place following a £1.5m government cash boost to prevent and limit the effects of diabetes locally. The courses, …
All three will be performing at this years Ely Christmas Lights Switch On on December 1st. Although Steve the Juggler is, in fact, real, Abba will be there in the form of leading tribute act “Abbababes” from Norwich and “Nelson” will be reliving some of George Michaels most significant numbers. For 14 years, Ely has …
What has Abba, George Michael and Steve the Juggler all got in common? Read More »
A quirky new craze is rocking Ely – one psychedelic stone at a time. Hand painted rocks with different designs have been left at strategic destinations across the city by Ely resident Fleur Patten and her son George – with the hope that they will melt even the stoniest of hearts. The idea behind these …
Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s previous campaign used the slogan “Get Closer, Support the Force” – but this may become harder in Ely with the construction of a fence surrounding its police station and adjoining land. The wooden structure has been causing of-fence amongst local residents – but police say it will prevent injury and preserve the area. …
Latest addition to Ely Police Station causes of-fence Read More »
Residents of Sutton Gault were horrified to discover that their Victorian postbox had been stolen yesterday. Thieves have also smashed the brick plinth supporting the cast iron wall box, causing extensive damage. The brazen crime has been reported to Police and Royal Mail. The Victorian letter box – a piece of local history – was …
Travelling to Kenya was “without doubt the best decision I have made in my whole life,” Paris O’Keeffe told Spotted in Ely this week. The 17-year-old joined a group of Ely College students who travelled to Nakuru over half term to volunteer in slum schools. During the end of their trip, on October 26, the …
Land that has sat empty for years is now a 128 space car park with commuters in mind From next Monday 13th, the car park will be open from 7am but when Spotted in Ely went to check it out, it only found electronic pay booths. And don’t think you can get away with free …
Centre 33 Information & Support Drop In Sessions Centre 33 have expanded their ‘Someone to Talk to’ confidential service across Cambridgeshire and in particular are now running an ‘open access, one stop shop’ for young people in Ely and East Cambridgeshire. We offer a friendly, confidential and non-judgemental ‘drop-in’ service where you can meet with …
Volunteer bakers across the region are busy putting the final touches on Christmas cakes of all shapes, sizes and designs to be sold at the Ely Cathedral Gift & Food Fair next week in support of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The particular recipe the bakers have been recommended to use was provided by EACH’s …
More residents in crisis are seeking help from Ely Foodbank than ever before, its boss says, warning that the problem is likely to get worse. Project director Cathy Wright told Spotted in Ely that despite East Cambridgeshire being perceived as an affluent area, many working people are struggling to keep up with the cost of …
More hard-up residents using Foodbank – and problem likely to get worse, its boss warns Read More »
If you love to sing or have always wanted to be part of a choir, the Ely Pop Up Gospel Choir is inviting new members to join for their next season in 2018. The choir has raised more than £5000 for charity following one-off concerts in May 2016 and July this year. More than 60 …
Would you like to find out more about the First World War service of your relatives? Or do you have medals, pictures, postcards, badges or other WW1 items that you don’t know much about? Then come along to Ely Museum on 11th November 2017 where a team of specialist WW1 researchers will be on hand in the …
Now in its 6th successive year Ely Cathedral provides the most majestic setting for the annual Christmas Gift & Food Fair. This year over 150 traders selling bespoke & beautiful gifts, alongside a much extended food hall, are responsible for the ever growing popularity of this event which is acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s …
The Tigers dominated the first half. On debut, man of the match Jacob Muncey found space down the blindside and sprinted in untouched from twenty metres out, for a converted try. Joel Scott Paul was next to get on the scoreboard when Mitchell Kennett dummied one defender, broke through and offloaded for a converted try. …
Ely unable to turn the screw and end with a draw against unbeaten Stowmarket. Read More »
Feeling ill on the train? Don’t pull the emergency cord! That’s the message from Greater Anglia and the East of England Ambulance Service (EEAST) on how best to treat passengers if they get sick during their journey. Instead, passengers are being advised to notify train staff or call 999 if it’s a medical emergency. …
None of the colleges across East Cambridgeshire are currently offering A-Levels – but that is about to change. This week Bishop Laney Sixth Form, the name given to Ely College’s sixth-form college, launched its new prospectus for next year, which will include seven A-Levels as well as a range of other qualifications. The news will …
Pupils at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery have gone out of their way to help support people who are less fortunate than themselves. Earlier this year, Richard Hill, his wife Samantha and their son, Jackson, who used to attend King’s Ely Nursery, moved from Ely to Belize on the eastern coast of Central America to …
King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery pupils support Charity Toy Donation Appeal Read More »
It’s often gin o’clock in our household. Like many mums of young children, I look forward to an occasional glass of my favourite poison after an exhausting bedtime. And what better than our locally produced Ely Gin? When I was given the chance to tag along to An Evening With Ely Gin, it was just …
Ely Foodbank will again this year be making Christmas Food Hampers for their clients and need the help of individuals and businesses to make a seasonal treat. Suggested items they need are: Christmas Puddings, Dried Fruit, Chocolates and Sweets, Biscuits, Mince Pies, Stuffing, Snacks, Hot Chocolate, Soft Drinks, Christmas Crackers and Toiletries. Donations can be …
Ely Foodbank asks for help to create the Christmas Hamper Appeal Read More »
The Colour Fairies Christmas Book ‘The Colours of Christmas’ By Maggie Jeffrey I have been writing the Colour Fairies series for two years now and they are all finished – all 30 of them. I had a wonderful illustrator from South Africa, Angela Warren, but unfortunately in May this year her health became a lot …
Local Author, Maggie Jeffrey, writes book to raise money the Rosie Read More »
The Tigers were first to get on scoreboard through the boot of Joel Scott Paul after he notched two penalties to take them up to six points. The Tigers then had a scrum in opposition territory, the ball went blind to Scott Paul who was awarded a penalty try after being tackled off the ball …
Ely Tigers grind out a win against rivals Newmarket. Read More »
Fantastic fundraisers at King’s Ely Junior (KEJ) have raised almost £18,000 for Cancer Research UK. KEJ chooses a different charity to support each year – and it is the pupils who decide which beneficiary they will be fundraising for. The children make their suggestions and then, in each house, elections are held, with the charity …
King’s Ely Junior raises thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK Read More »
Author visits, dress-up days and storytelling sessions galore were among the highlights of an action-packed Book Week at King’s Ely Acremont and King’s Ely Junior. To say the pupils and staff went all out for the literary extravaganza would be a slight understatement. The fun-filled week included visits from published authors Saci Lloyd, Pippa Goodhart …
Fun-filled Book Week goes down a storm with King’s Ely pupils Read More »
After a break of a few hundred years the Vikings are returning to Ely. But this time the visitors from Denmark will be musicians rather than warriors. A 30-strong chamber choir from Ribe, the Danish city twinned with Ely, will receive an official welcome from the Ely-Ribe Twinning Association when it comes to give two …
Meet shoe sisters Felicity and Sharline. They may live 4180 miles apart – but their polar worlds have collided, thanks to a pair of sparkly trainers. The two girls’ lives couldn’t be more different. Felicity lives in Ely while Sharline lives in Nakuru, Kenya’s fourth largest city. At Felicity’s school, kids average 30 to a classroom …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School (LTA) will welcome prospective new parents and their children at its annual Open Day on Monday 30th October. Families are invited to drop in any time between 12noon and 2pm to come and look round the well recognised local pre-school, speak to the manager, meet the staff and get a feel …
Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school Welcomes Prospective Parents to Open Day Read More »
Oliver! Is a theatrical classic: Bursting with sing along songs and lovable characters, it was an obvious choice for Jess Wildman’s directorial debut with CAT Theatre Company. Oliver! Tells the story of young, orphaned Oliver Twist as he navigates the London’s underworld of theft and violence, searching for a home, a family, and – most …
The Rotary Club of Ely is marking historic progress towards a polio-free world by lighting up Ely Cathedral’s Octagon purple and urging communities to support the battle to end the paralysing disease. The event is among thousands to be held by Rotary across the globe on World Polio Day – 24th October, 2017. It is …
Ely suffered their first defeat of the season away at Southwold, in 45mph winds, the opposition opted to go against the wind the first half. They were certainly up for it, within the first minutes they had crossed over the Ely try line for an unconverted try. Moments later Southwold conceded a penalty for putting …
This week 3 young tennis players received their LTA “Tennis Leader” qualification thanks to the training received at 10is Academy. The Academy is looking after the future of its young players. This means starting to give them knowledge and experience, not to mention an entire section of leadership. While there is still time to get …
The next generation of leaders at Ely Tennis Club Read More »
Fans of the famous Flying Scotsman are being urged to stay safe when the steam locomotive travels from Ely on Wednesday. Network Rail is advising people to stay off the tracks and enjoy a safe day out when the engine tours Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk this week. Flying Scotsman is touring Britain this year, including …
Flying Scotsman to visit Ely, fans warned to stay safe Read More »
Who’s up for some ghastly, ghostly fun in the run up to Halloween? Tales of “scandal, death and horror” on Ely’s medieval streets will be the focus of a new series of ghost walks and tours, starting this Thursday (October 19). Back by popular demand, the fright night forays will allow those who dare to …
Ely ghost tours promise "scandal, death and horror" Read More »
Littleport commuters will benefit from 79 extra car parking spaces and 30 extra cycle spaces. Work to expand Littleport railway station car park began last week and is due to be completed before Christmas. East Cambridgeshire District Council hopes this will boost the number of commuters accessing the Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross line. …
Works starts to expand Littleport station car park Read More »
My name is Peter Battlershill and in December I am proud to be bringing the 80 strong Morriston Orpheus Choir and the Band of the Household Cavalry to Ely. My association with The Band of the Household Cavalry is an unlikely one but stems through golf and after paying my respects to the fallen at the …
Bike thefts have spiked by 152 per cent across East Cambridgeshire, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Figures supplied to us by police today show that between April and September, 53 thefts were reported to police – up from 21 during the same period last year. Ely has been hit the hardest, followed by Littleport, with …
Ex-service personnel living in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough can call the Green Aiders to clear their garden this autumn. The Green Aiders is a free, one-off garden clearance service run by community charity Groundwork Cambridgeshire & Peterborough, and there is still funding for more veterans and their families to benefit from the scheme. It is funded …
There’s still time to get your garden under control for free! Read More »
Local mental health project Talking FreELY is holding its second pop up café at the Ely Cathedral Conference Centre. The café will feature an information zone, guest speakers, a mindfulness session, a light therapy room, hot drinks and cake. Trained volunteers will be available to talk informally with participants about mental health. The event is …
Cambridgeshire Archives’ move to Ely has been delayed till 2019. The archives were due to move from Shire Hall in Cambridge to the former Strikes Bowling Alley in Angel Drove next year. However, the move has now been put back to 2019, “due to the need to submit a second planning application and to bring …
Greater Anglia is hoping to give “leaves on the line” disruption the slip this autumn by fitting special wheel protection on some of its trains. The operator, working together with Network Rail, has fitted special anti-slip “Wheel Slide Protection” (WSP) technology on its class 156 trains, which include services running between Ipswich and Cambridge/Peterborough. WSP …
Train operator hopes to give “leaves on the line” disruption the slip Read More »
9 volunteers from Ely have become an instant success with a new Speedwatch scheme supported by Cambridgeshire Constabulary. This morning, 6 of those volunteers set up on Witchford Road and even the local residents came out to thank them as there was an instant noticeable effect on speed and noise. While we were there, the board …
Babylon ARTS are delighted to announce that they have been awarded a grant from the Big Lottery Fund to run an exciting new music programme at Centre-E on Barton Road in Ely. The new band development project builds upon two successful projects Babylon ARTS ran last year. The first was offering creative workshops at YEH! …
In the first ten minutes, the Tigers dominated possession and turned it into points through the boot of Joel Scott Paul, who slotted two penalties. Ely continued to run the show and man of the match Matt McCarthy scored after the backs ran a neat move that saw him run in a converted try. Ely …
Breaking the speed limit is about to get harder – thanks to a new scheme operating in the city. Ten hotspots throughout Ely will initially be targeted under the Speedwatch scheme, following a pilot in Cam Drive, police announced today. Under the scheme, members of the public can get involved in monitoring the speed of …
Speedsters beware: Speedwatch now operating in Ely! Read More »
When best buddies Claire Farrow and Hannah Smith became junior hairdressers over a decade ago, they dreamt of one day running their own salon. Today that dream becomes a reality. The two mums, who met while studying at Ely College, are celebrating the opening of Farrow & Smith Hair Design. The funky salon opened today …
Junior stylists turned salon bosses Claire and Hannah are a cut above the rest Read More »
Witchford residents are rejoicing as plans to include the Witchford North East development of 720 homes have been dropped from East Cambridgeshire District Council’s Five Year Plan. During the full council meeting, many councillors praised Cllr Coralie Green and the officers at East Cambs for their work on this document but many said they were …
Witchford Rejoice as East Cambs Agree Five Year Deal Read More »
This weekend is Prickwillow Ploughing Festival, gates open at 10.00am on Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment begins on Saturday at 11.15am, with The Hobblers on stage, The Hobblers are a Folk band based in the countryside of Norfolk, and will be preforming various Folk, and Irish Folk songs which I am sure you are going to …
Prickwillow Ploughing Festival looks set to be a whole weekend of entertainment! Read More »
At the Full Council meeting tonight, one of the final points of business was to discuss East Cambs handing tourism to the City Council. Despite objections of the speed of the handover from Liberal Democrat Lorna Dupre and Independent Derrick Beckett the motion to give control to City of Ely passed. Dupre asked the committee …
City to run its own Tourism and Oliver Cromwell House Read More »
Greater Anglia is investigating why train doors were allowed to open on the wrong side, allowing two passengers to disembark, on Tuesday. The incident happened on the 1350 Peterborough to Ipswich service, which calls at Ely. It took place while members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers’ union (RMT) were on strike regarding the …
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We all love Ely – and now more tourists than ever are discovering the delights of one of England’s smallest cities. East Cambridgeshire is enjoying bumper tourism, with almost four million visitors heading to the area in the past three years, according to figures released today. Statistics show that overnight stays in the region have …
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Atrium Fitness has been shortlisted in the UK’s biggest fitness awards and are in the running for a prestigious national award. The club has been shortlisted in the Customer Service Category at the National Fitness Awards, an annual event which recognises excellence and achievement in gyms throughout the country. The awards are organised by Script …
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