Explorer Jake Heath inspires students at King’s Ely Acremont
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 …
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Ely College students raise almost £2000 for good causes
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 …
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Virtual ticket agents available from Ely Station
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 …
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Food Supply Chain Industry Benefits The Economy In East Cambridgeshire
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 …
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Katie and Ellen crowned Debating Champions of SE Cambs
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, …
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Diocese of Ely praised for its running of faith schools across East Anglia
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 …
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Ely Tigers Bonus Point Win Away at Holt.
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 shows spirit of goodwill following heartless theft
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 …
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From amateurs to exhibitors: 'Ely Through the Lens’ shows off students’ photography
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! …
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Plight of Farmers raised in Commons by MP Lucy Frazer
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 …
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Frank's lasting legacy to Rainbow Pre-School
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 …
On the Scout for new leaders (not necessarily Bear Grylls!)
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 …
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A feast of festive markets to count down to Christmas
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 …
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Winter Wonderland comes to Ely with Best Christmas Window Competition – Editors Column
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 …
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Spotted in Ely – Issue 1
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.
Christmas with the Cromwells (who may have banned Christmas!)
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 …
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Matryoshka mania sweeps Ely – and beyond!
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 …
No to Littleport being in No-rfolk, council says
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 …
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That's £1300 up in smoke but all to worthwhile charities.
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 …
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Ely Tigers Moving On Up as they Defeat Thetford
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 celebrate "good" OfSTED ratings
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 till Santa!
“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 …
Students get leadership training at Ely Cathedral
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 …
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Holy cow! Train struck cow has lucky escape but causes udder chaos for commuters
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 …
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International packaging firm makes significant relocation within East Cambs
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 …
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Ely Christmas Collection Routes 2017
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 …
New train service to Stansted Airport planned
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 …
Russian doll rock boards train to Kings Cross to make her fortune
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 …
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Ely College thespians take part in world's biggest youth drama festival
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 …
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King’s Ely wins sustainable Travel Award
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 diabetes courses offered in Cambs
Free courses are being offered to people with diabetes to help them manage their condition.
Free courses offered to people with diabetes
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, …
What has Abba, George Michael and Steve the Juggler all got in common?
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 …
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New craze rocks Ely
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 …
Latest addition to Ely Police Station causes of-fence
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. …
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Victorian postbox stolen from Sutton Gault
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 …
Ely student humbled by visit to Kenyan dump
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 …
New Car Parking for Commuters
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 …
Someone to Talk to at Centre 33
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 …
Delia Supports Christmas Charity Cake Bake
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 hard-up residents using Foodbank – and problem likely to get worse, its boss warns
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 …
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Ely's Gospel Choir opens its doors for 2018
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 …
WW1 Family History at Ely Museum
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 …
The Gift & Food Fair returns to Ely Cathedral
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 …
Ely unable to turn the screw and end with a draw against unbeaten Stowmarket.
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. …
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Don't stop the train for medical emergencies
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. …
A-Levels to be offered in Ely next year
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 …
King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery pupils support Charity Toy Donation Appeal
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 …
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Tali gets into the spirit with Ely Gin
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 asks for help to create the Christmas Hamper Appeal
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 …
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Local Author, Maggie Jeffrey, writes book to raise money the Rosie
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 …
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Ely Tigers grind out a win against rivals Newmarket.
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 …
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King’s Ely Junior raises thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK
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 …
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Fun-filled Book Week goes down a storm with King’s Ely pupils
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 …
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The Vikings come back to Ely!
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 …
Shoe sisters united by act of kindness
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 Welcomes Prospective Parents to Open Day
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 …
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"I'd Do Anything"…..to see Oliver!
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 …
Cathedral turns Purple for Polio
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 …
Rugby Union: Southwold v Ely Tigers
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 …
The next generation of leaders at Ely Tennis Club
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 …
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Flying Scotsman to visit Ely, fans warned to stay safe
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 …
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Ely ghost tours promise "scandal, death and horror"
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 …
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Works starts to expand Littleport station car park
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. …
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80 strong Welsh choir and Household Cavalry Band come together in Ely Cathedral this December
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 up 152 per cent across East Cambs
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 …
There’s still time to get your garden under control for free!
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 …
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Talking FreELY: Second Pop Up Café in Ely
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 delayed
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 …
Train operator hopes to give “leaves on the line” disruption the slip
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 …
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Ely Speedwatch Has Immediate Calming Effect
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 …
Exciting New Music Project For Young Bands
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! …
Rugby Union: Ely Tigers v Norwich Crusaders
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 …
Speedsters beware: Speedwatch now operating in 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 …
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Junior stylists turned salon bosses Claire and Hannah are a cut above the rest
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 …
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Witchford Rejoice as East Cambs Agree Five Year Deal
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 …
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Prickwillow Ploughing Festival looks set to be a whole weekend of entertainment!
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 …
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City to run its own Tourism and Oliver Cromwell House
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 …
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Train doors opened on wrong side during rail strike, Greater Anglia investigating
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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Almost 4 million visitors flock to East Cambs in three years
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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Are more awards in the pipeline for Atrium Fitness?
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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The Torc of the City goes on display
Three thousand years after a craftsman twisted 732g of pure gold into an intricately woven gold torc, the ancient ornament will be on display to the public this Saturday! The beautiful piece – one of the largest of its kind ever found in Britain – has been the torc of the city since it was …
Rugby Union: Wymondham v Ely Tigers
Wymondham hadn’t lost at home for 15 months, of which the last defeat was against the Tigers. Wymondham came out of the blocks and scored in the first minute of the game, the ball was forced wide from the scrum and the opposition full-back darted around the Tigers defence and stepped inside the last defender for …
Ely retirement apartments released for sale
Retirement units have just gone on sale in Ely – retailing at £224,950 and over for a one-bedroom apartment, with weekly service charges on top. The first phase of “retirement living plus” apartments in Lisle Lane are now being sold off plan, with one-bedroom units going for at least £224,950 and two-bedroom units being sold …
Ely to get its first Reading Round
Ely Library is to host a Reading Round – a new kind of book club. Award-winning local author Jim Kelly will run the sessions each week. “It’s a book club but without the homework!” said Jim. “You don’t have to read anything beforehand, and there’s no need for pens or paper or any preparation. “Each …
Greater Anglia says passengers won't be affected if next week's rail strikes go ahead
A bitter row has broken out between rail bosses and union members over planned strikes next week. The RMT union is planning to strike on Tuesday and Thursday (October 3 and 5), accusing Greater Anglia of failing to ensure the future of train guards across its network, calling it a “clear threat to passenger safety”. …
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MP Lucy Frazer announces "additional £3.1 million" for SE Cambs schools
School funding will remain at the top of Lucy Frazer’s agenda, the MP promises Spotted in Ely, announcing “an additional £3.1 million” for South East Cambridgeshire’s schools. This week Ms Frazer said that once the government’s new National Funding Formula was fully implemented, primary and secondary schools across her constituency would get a funding boost …
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An inspiring Art event returns to Ely this November!
With a reputation for the high quality of art and craft on display and the friendly welcome, Art Unequalled returns to The Maltings, by the beautiful riverside in Ely on 4th and 5th November for the seventh year. The event promises to bring together a fabulous collection of the highest quality artists and craftsmen from …
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King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery raises £400 for victims of Hurricane Irma
A slice of Great British Bake Off fever among the youngest pupils at King’s Ely has raised hundreds of pounds for charity. Willow Barry, a Reception pupil at King’s Ely Acremont, was so moved by the recent devastation of Hurricane Irma that she decided a cake sale in school could be a good way to …
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Welcome to Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club: A BRAND NEW club coming to Cambridgeshire.
Cambridgeshire Artistic Roller Skating Club launched in August when three taster sessions were held at Ely Paradise Centre. Following the success of these sessions we have two permanent Grades and Fun sessions starting very soon. We welcome all ages and abilities. Our goal is to provide a fun and exciting environment for every skater. We …
Hive of activity at Ely’s leisure centre construction
Ely’s new leisure centre – which will be called The Hive to reflect the area’s Fen heritage – is causing a major buzz at East Cambridgeshire District Council. Councillor David Ambrose-Smith, who chairs the community services committee, announced today that The Hive is on track to open next year. “This is a really exciting project …
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Talking FreELY & Happy Cafe Ely 'Auction of Promises' an event not to be missed!
On October the 13th Talking FreELY and The Happy Cafe welcome you to an ‘Auction of Promises’ at the newly refurbished Ely Tigers Rugby Club. The Auctioneer will be Mr David Palmer from ‘Flog It, Bargain Hunt and Cash in the Attic’. Supper is included in your ticket purchase and there will be live music from The …
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East Cambs schools face further staff losses and funding cuts, unions warn
Cash strapped schools across East Cambridgeshire face a funding crisis, with all of the district’s colleges set to have their budgets slashed and teaching staff reduced in the next four years, unions warn. Figures released today predict that in real terms 88 per cent of schools throughout England face crippling budget cuts by 2020, with …
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Community take over Ely Library for afternoon of free, cultural fun
Ever wanted to play a ukulele, learn quilting, or have a go at coding and robotics? Perhaps friendship bracelets, the cosmos or weaving are more your cuppa char? These are just some of the fun activities available at Ely Library’s #FunPalaces extravaganza next week – and the best part of it is that it’s totally …
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The Monster Racing Run Fest
The Monster Racing Run Fest took place on Sunday, 24th September. Runners had the choice of entering the 68km Ultra race, the 42.2km Marathon or 21.1km Half Marathon. A total of 400 athletes entered the event making it the biggest Run Fest to date! All events started outside Ely Cathedral and all athletes followed the …
Tigers held their opponents in the first half to dominate in the second.
The Tigers traded scores in the first five minutes; John Dibb crashed over in the corner for an unconverted try. Afterwards Ely were caught unaware when Lowestoft broke through the middle and offloaded for an unconverted try. A well worked move from the Ely backs saw Matt McCarthy go in under the posts for a …
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Arbuckles goes mobile with another VIP Trip up for grabs
Ely Leisure Villages first restaurant Arbuckles launches it’s first app on Monday available for Android and iOS devices. Users of the app will be entered in a prize draw to win a VIP Trip to Norwich just like the one won by Spotted in Ely follower and Norwich City fan, Natalie Terriss. As well as …
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Ely Runners Clinch Top 10 Finish in Round Norfolk Relay
Ely Runners are celebrating 7th place out of 61 teams in the Round Norfolk Relay (RNR), held over the weekend of 16th and 17th September. The club’s elite ‘A’ team of male athletes completed the continuous 198-mile challenge in 23:02 hours, while a mixed ability and gender ‘B’ team finished in 27:57 hours to take 49th position. ‘A’ team members Ross …
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Festive runners encouraged to sign up early as the popular Ely Festive 5K Fun Run returns.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is delighted to announce that registration is now open for Ely Festive 5K, which takes place on Sunday 26 November. Those wishing to be part of the fun are encouraged to sign up early to the popular event to avoid disappointment! Last year Ely Festive 5K Fun Run sponsored by Ward …
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