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It was like a scene from Old MacDonald’s Farm at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery. Pupils were in their element when Ark Farm, a local educational mobile farm experience, paid them a visit before they broke up for the summer holidays. The animals themselves proved just as happy grazing and scratching around the spacious two-acre …
Pupils at King’s Ely Acremont and Nursery get a taste of the good life! Read More »
THE old adage of ‘if you want to learn something, learn it from the best’ has come into play this week for a local tennis coach. Coaches from around the world (including Sebastien Scaux from 10is Academy in Ely) have been taking part in the annual “LTA Coach Conference”. “Learning from the likes of Louis …
‘Kays of Ely, Lighting & Gifts’ previously Ely Lighting & Gifts is under new management, bringing back the original name ‘Kays’. New owners Wendy and David Gamble hope to give the shop a 21st-century twist, whilst retaining a traditional feel and good old fashioned customer service. Some of you may have already seen the new attractive …
Highfield Ely learners step out into the world of work thanks to the support of East Cambridgeshire businesses. Highfield Ely enterprising pupils are now getting a taste of their futures through a new supported employment work experience programme. 4 student placements over a period of 6/8 weeks have been offered by care provider Vera James …
Highfield Students Step Out Into The World of Employment Read More »
Ely Roller Skating Club spent a busy, hot weekend in Herne Bay at Maidstone Open. The 24 Skaters competed in free, figures, dance and free dance events. It was a tough competition and they came away with silver medals for Chloe Moore, Karis Houghton and Bryony Figgins and bronze for Teegan Bowen, Alex Witziers, Linayah …
City residents Ivar and Martina Jenssen, the team behind ely.myshopislocal.co.uk, are expanding. The Grand Opening of Stamford My Shop is Local was held on July 11 th at the Arts Centre in Stamford. Attending was the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress of Stamford, Councillor Max Sawyer and Mrs Audrey Sawyer, the local press and about 30 …
The Ely Pop Up Gospel choir is hoping to raise the roof and thousands for charity as local performers and special soloists take to the stage on Sunday 16th July. The choir was launched last year by West End performer and Ely mother of three Lisa Olsworth-Peter, who decided to start up the group again because …
The whole College took part in an Inter House Games Day on Friday. Students competed in their Houses (Lords, Twickenham, Wembley and Wimbledon) for the House Cup. This was no ordinary sports day, the emphasis was definitely on everyone taking part and choosing activities to suit the individual. Each pupil participated in a curriculum-based activity …
July 14th to 23rd marks Love Parks Week across the UK. East Cambridgeshire District Council is celebrating Love Parks week by unveiling an exciting addition to the play area at Ely Country Park. To support the Keep Britain Tidy’s campaign, the council is encouraging residents to get out and enjoy the open spaces and see what their …
Three sisters have raised almost £6,000 for a cause close to their heart by waving goodbye to their long locks. Siblings Charlotte, Florence and Winnie Henderson, who are all pupils at King’s Ely Junior, had their long hair cut off into stylish bobs on July 3rd to raise as much money as they could for …
King’s Ely Junior siblings raise thousands for Cancer Research UK Read More »
With Wimbledon in its second week, 10is Academy players are getting ready for their Road to Wimbledon competition. Twelve 10is Academy members went to Wimbledon on Friday to watch and support some of the English players (Bedene, Murray, Konta…). It was a very inspiring day for the young tennis players including Georgia, Alisa and Julian who will be …
As we head into the final weekend of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival there’s still a chance to catch some great cultural and musical events taking place throughout the district. Enjoy an eclectic mix of musical styles including solo acoustic acts and rock bands at the special annual Festival Gig night at Centre-E, Barton Road, Ely …
Ely is hosting a Have a Field Day at Pocket Park on Saturday 8th July from 12 noon. More information on the event can be found at https://community.38degrees.org.uk/mobilisations/3/events/228 Have a Field Day on Saturday 8th July is a celebration of the UK’s parks and green spaces. Charity, Fields in Trust is working with local communities to …
Ely College students, parents and staff assembled in Ely Cathedral last week for the College’s annual Presentation Evening. Over a hundred awards were handed out, many of which were presented by the newly elected Mayor of Peterborough and Cambridgeshire, James Palmer. The awards celebrated both the students’ academic and extra-curricular achievements. Richard Spencer, the principal …
Ely College Celebrates Student Achievement at Annual Presentation Evening Read More »
Most of us on our 18th birthday can only think of one thing! Party and get drunk for your first legal entry into a licenced establishment. Emily James from Soham, on the other hand, had other ideas. Her and 300 of her family and friends got together in a large field and had a concert …
What did you do for your 18th? Emily raised £4,000 for Air Ambulance Read More »
Work has begun on the creation of more than 120 car parking spots in Ely, local councillors have announced. East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) gave planning permission for the scheme in February of this year, and the Asset Development Committee and local Councillors have worked hard to procure the work to begin this month. The …
Work Begins on Additional Car Park for Ely Station Read More »
Little Thetford village is gearing up for its annual village Feast which will take place on Saturday 8th July from 12-4pm at the Village Hall and Recreation Ground. Local Hero Bert Russell and Lucy Frazer MP will be opening the event at 12pm. Lots of activities will be on offer for all ages including a …
Little Thetford Village Feast: Fun for all the Family! Read More »
[vc_row 0=””][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=””] This weekend should see warmer and dryer weather for one of Ely’s Big Days Out, “Aquafest 2017”. While participants of the water-based fun day won’t mind the wet weather, for the thousands of onlookers that flock to the banks of the Great Ouse will welcome the warmer temperatures for what promises to …
Warmer and dryer weather approaches for Aquafest Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Councillors have taken action in response to public concerns about reported anti-social behaviour at a council owned car park on Angel Drove. Members of the public had reported people driving modified cars around the car park in recent evenings. District Councillors Lis Every, Richard Hobbs and Anna Bailey raised the issue with …
District Councillors Take Action To Prevent Anti-Social Behaviour Read More »
Skateboarders, BMX and scooter riders are set to get a new skatepark thanks to a grant of up to £50,000 from funding body WREN. The money awarded by WREN’s FCC Community Action Fund, will be used to build a new state of the art skatepark at Haddenham Recreation Field in Hop Row, Haddenham. Cllr David …
A group of Ely College students have spent their free time over the past few weeks collecting food to donate to the Littleport Food Bank. Students in Turing House at Ely College have collected an array of food to donate to those in need, from baked beans to cornflakes. The donation was wholly organised by …
Ely College students collect donation for local food bank Read More »
Roll Up! Roll Up! Little Thetford Acorns Pre-School will open its doors on Saturday 1st July 2017 for its 3rd annual Family Fun Day – this year, featuring its very own Dog Show! Members of the public are invited to join in the fun (free of charge) on Little Thetford recreation ground between 12 noon and …
Little Thetford Acorns Opens Its Doors for Family Fun Day & Dog Show Read More »
Grab a blanket, grab some friends and head down to the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral on Saturday 1 July as Chapter house Theatre bring the magic of outdoor theatre to Ely with their production of Wind in the Willows. Alive with music and song, this magical family show is presented in traditional costume. You …
Following the Babylon Gallery’s successful recent Chagall exhibition their next national selling exhibition will be David Hockney Prints which will run from Friday 23 June through to Sunday 23 July. Located on Ely’s riverside the gallery is hosting the show featuring over 40 original prints and lithographs including illustrations from The Brothers Grimm and The …
Last Friday was the anniversary of the death of my colleague, Jo Cox, who was murdered because she stood up for what she believed in and placed herself in the public eye by standing for office. I think it is important to remember the person she was, what she stood for and the work she …
Elyte Fitness has just opened their new boutique Functional Fitness gym in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Located at the corner of Forehill Car Park on Broad Street, it is a fresh, innovative Functional Fitness Gymnasium and caters for all abilities from the complete novice to the experienced athlete. All aspects of training, fitness and nutrition are provided …
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Have you ever thought about giving up your day job and following your dream career? These artists, who are taking part in Cambridge Open Studios this July, did exactly that. Cambridge Open Studios is a month-long art event taking place on the first four weekends in July. Artists open their workshops to the public so …
Cambridge Open Studios artists who gave up their jobs to follow their dreams Read More »
In the heart of historic Ely, with the prominent Ely Cathedral as its back drop, you will find the charming Poets House Hotel & Restaurant. Converted from three Grade II listed properties of the early 1900’s, the hotel was once the home of a renowned local author. Nowadays it is a uniquely stylish hotel situated …
Poets House Hotel & Restaurant awarded 4 AA Silver Stars Read More »
The Isle of Ely Arts Festival comes alive to the sound of music this week as Eboracum Baroque bring Handel’s Water Music to St Mary’s Church, Ely on Thursday 22 June. This unique concert experience will include some of Handel’s most famous arias from his operas and oratorios. The ensemble who perform on period instruments will …
The Isle of Ely Arts Festival comes alive to the sound of music! Read More »
When illustrator Will Sedgwick chose an octopus to scale Ely Cathedral for the front cover of this year’s Ely 501 he couldn’t have known how close he was to the truth. The competition’s organiser Annabel Reddick of Burrows Bookshop explains: “Will had the same brief as our young writers, to create something original that would …
Ely College students celebrated their final PLEDGES and Futures Day of the year in style this week with over thirty external speakers and providers addressing students throughout the day. The day, which was the final of four PLEDGES and Futures days, focused on democracy and personal finance. A host of local speakers were in attendance …
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The Festival enters its second week with some great theatre, visual arts and music. You can catch performances of Behind the Scenes, the story of a small Fen village theatre group putting on a pantomime. Drawing on the author’s experience in amateur dramatics, and her familiarity with pantomime, the result is a touching comedy that …
Sunday 11th June saw the biggest and best Sutton Beast event to date! The Sutton Beast incorporates The Tony Robinson 10K and The Mini Beast Fun Run, and this saw record numbers of entries in both races with nearly 600 runners taking part. On a glorious day, Donovan Blake of ITV News set the runners …
Staff and students at Ely College were grateful this week to receive a £500 donation towards their raft for Ely Aquafest from regional accountancy firm, Lovewell Blake. Richard Spencer, Principal of Ely College, said: “We are very grateful to Lovewell Blake for their generous donation. It is important to us that our students feel a …
ADVENTUROUS King’s Ely students reached new heights during an action-packed half term break. Several expeditions were organised through the Ely Scheme, which is unique to King’s Ely, offering boundless opportunities for pupils to explore and learn through outdoor education. Year 9 students travelled to Yorkshire to take part in the annual Ely Scheme Yorkshire Three …
Expeditions put King’s Ely students’ stamina to the test Read More »
Alisa and Julian are congratulated for their season dedication and results. This week, among a dozen of players, Alisa and Julian received their “10is Academy Player of the year” prize. “Alisa and Julian had a tough year,” 10is Director Sebastien Scaux said. “We knew they would have a challenging season but we also knew that …
Ely Runners, enjoy varied training sessions around the streets and country lanes of Ely and the surrounding area. Ely Runners meet, come rain or shine, at the Paradise Sports Centre for 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 9am on Sundays. Tuesday training consists of hill training, speed work, repetitions and intervals. Thursday training is usually …
The Festival enters its second week with some great theatre, visual arts and music. You can catch performances of Behind the Scenes, the story of a small Fen village theatre group putting on a pantomime. Drawing on the author’s experience in amateur dramatics, and her familiarity with pantomime, the result is a touching comedy that …
Spotted in Ely is excited to announce the launch of its business directory on our website. More excited to welcome Eazipay and Grovemere as our partners on the directory. We really want to make our directory work and be the biggest in the area, so that you as a consumer can find a relevant company …
Eazipay and Grovemere partner with Spotted in Ely to help promote commerce Read More »
Local Man inspired by a former pupil aims HIGH for Highfield Ely, three times in just 12 hours. Gareth Booth was so impressed with the care and development provided by the Ely based special needs school to a friend’s child he has chosen Highfield as his charity when completing the Three Peaks Challenge in the …
Local man doing something amazing for a local special school! Read More »
Beer, family fun, great bands and amazing food! The organisers of the Haddenham Beer Festival have pulled out all the stops and this year’s festival weekend is promising to be the best yet. The event will be running from the evening of Friday 30th June until Sunday 2nd July and will be held on the …
Haddenham Beer Festival – A Weekend of Fun for Everyone! Read More »
Keen Spotted in Ely follower Stephen Germaney (thanks Stephen for your hard work) collected lots of questions to ask the 3 local candidates, Lucy Frazer (Conservative), Lucy Nethsinga (Liberal Democrat) and Huw Jones (Labour) and all agreed to answer them. Questions range from schools to Europe and everything in between. We even get a joke …
Not Made Up Your Mind Yet? All 3 candidates for SE Cambs speak to Spotted in Ely Read More »
Bollywood Dancing made waves in Ely when an Indian teacher started teaching at Ely’s favourite health club, Atrium, a few years ago. As Bollywood fever ran high, Ely’s first-ever Bollywood Fair was organised to raise money for Mayor of Ely’s charity fund. The classes stopped when the teacher, Kriti Sachdeva, moved away. The good news …
Bollywood Dancing Returns to Ely at Cambridgeshire Yoga and Vegan Festival Read More »
Mental health problems are as broad ranging as physical ones. Whether you consider your-self to have mental health issues or want to learn more about well-being, everyone is welcome to an event being hosted by local group Talking FreELY on the 1st of July. In short, Talking FreELY is for anyone. They believe that the …
Julia’s Tearooms in Ely have teamed up with Action for Happiness – an international movement for positive social change – to become the first Happy Cafe in Cambridgeshire. The team at Julia’s has cemented its commitment to improving the well-being of our community by joining the Happy Cafe network. The first Happy Cafe was set …
Babylon ARTS who run Ely Cinema at the Maltings are planning two screenings this summer to appeal to people living with dementia and their families and friends. Caroline Cawley, Director at Babylon ARTS said ‘Ely Cinema is very pleased to be able to offer two ‘Dementia Friendly’ screenings in June & July with support from …
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Ted Coney’s Family Portraits – Ely’s first pop-up gallery. The home of local artist, Ted Coney has just opened for the 9th season. Situated on Waterside, it is also the home of artist, Ted Coney and his wife, Hazel. All Ted’s paintings are about family life and he has been making them for nearly fifty …
On Sunday 28th May, Oliver Cromwell’s House will be coming back to life like never before. Visitors to the house will be given a snapshot into the life of one of England’s most iconic and divisive men, and will even have the chance to ask questions of its occupants as they go about their daily …
Meet the Cromwells – not the real ones obviously!! Read More »
What is Dubford? it’s a meeting of VW owners, “dub”, that met at Duxford “ford” the rest as they say is history!! Essex has T.O.M.I.E, Suffolk has RetroDubs, Norfolk has Whitenoise, Dubs at the Hall, what does Cambridgeshire have, that was a question that was asked in The Fox car park at Bar Hill one …
Witchford Village College competed in the Isle of Ely District Athletics recently in Kings Lynn. The college took over fifty students competing in sprints, long distance, hurdles, jumps, discus, shot and javelin. They came away with the Isle of Ely District Plate for the College’s overall performance and came third but were the first-placed state …
300 Children ‘Sing of God and Science’ at Ely Cathedral Science Festival Within the splendid setting of the medieval Octagon at Ely Cathedral and against the backdrop of Ely Cathedral’s Science Festival, ‘Dinosaurs to DNA’, nine local church primary schools have presented songs of their very own creation. Many of the ideas behind the songs …
Parents and teachers alike have voiced their anger and concern about cuts to school budgets during a picnic at an Ely primary school this afternoon. The Lantern Community Primary School was among numerous schools and colleges nationwide to host “Fair Funding Picnics” today, organised by the National Union of Teachers (NUT), the country’s biggest teaching …
Parents and teachers protest school cuts at "Fair Funding" picnic Read More »
As part of the “Love Your Local Market” celebrations, Ely Markets will play host to a “Flavours of the World” Market on 27th, 28th and 29th May. Ely Markets is already home to wide variety of food stalls and the visiting market will sit alongside these for the bank holiday weekend. Boasting an array of …
Ely Market Welcomes ‘Flavours Of The World’ Continental Market This Bank Holiday Read More »
I’m Amy and I run a musical production company with my friend Becky, called Ruby Red. We’re producing Rock of Ages at the Maltings in Ely this July. This is our blog. We’re giving you an Access All Areas pass to look behind the curtain of Ruby Red and really see how we do things. Every week …
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Business waste into business worth I am eco-frenchie…….are you? Local creative-reuse artist Ruth Marley is inspired to teach pet owners about reducing their carbon paw print. “Every member of the family can help save the planet and your eco-conscious efforts should include your pets too”. Based at Re-imagine Resource Centre in Witchford which has become …
There were thrills and spills at King’s Ely’s Hoop Trundle – one of the school’s most historic and fiercely-contested events. Crowds gathered around the East Lawn of Ely Cathedral after Prizegiving on Friday (May 5th) for the event, which sees the school’s King’s and Queen’s Scholars racing each other while bowling traditional wooden hoops. Each …
Competitive spirit rides high at King’s Ely’s Hoop Trundle Read More »
TALENTED King’s Ely Senior student Ella Hao scored gold in this year’s Intermediate Mathematical Olympiad. Ella, 15, qualified for the competition after scoring gold in the Intermediate Maths Challenge, which took place earlier this year. This in itself was a great achievement as only the top six per cent of the 200,000 school pupils who …
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 …
Most parents in Ely whose children were born at Addenbrookes will know how amazing the Rosie is, the hospitals’ maternity unit. This certainly was the case for Ely City Foot Club manager and his wife. Brady Stone and wife, Jodie gave birth to a little girl, Maiah who was 7 weeks premature and was looked after …
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King’s Ely are celebrating after senior student Rebecca Daniel played for the Under 16’s England Hockey team – and contributed to the team’s victory. Rebecca, 16, from Gazeley near Newmarket, was previously selected for the England Saxon Tiger Squad for the Futures Cup but her impressive skills on the pitch then saw her being …
King’s Ely’s Rebecca Daniel Scores for England Hockey Read More »
King’s Ely students were victorious in two days of fiercely-contested rowing competition in Belgium. A group of 23 rowers from King’s Ely travelled to Tilburg University Rowing Club in Holland during their Easter break, where they spent six days both training and sightseeing. The students then headed to Ghent in Belgium to compete in the …
On Friday 28th April, Kelly Wells and Chris Camp from the Charity Team at iForce, based in Sutton, presented a cheque to The Cabin. The Cabin is an autistic spectrum centre based at Witchford Village College. The Cabin Staff are raising money towards educational trips for their students. At Easter, staff held an Easter Egg …
iForce Cheque Presentation at Witchford Village College Read More »
Four years ago new mum Lynsey Jones celebrated her first ever Mother’s Day with her parents. Over a carefree lunch, they talked about holidays and travel ambitions. That was the last time Lynsey saw her mum. A few days later she received the devastating news that she had committed suicide. This June, brave Lynsey will …
Brave Lynsey to take on mental health hike in mum's memory Read More »
I’m Amy and I run a musical production company with my friend Becky, called Ruby Red. We’re producing Rock of Ages at the Maltings in Ely this July. This is our blog. We’re giving you an Access All Areas pass to look behind the curtain of Ruby Red and really see how we do things. Every week …
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INTREPID King’s Ely students reached new heights during what proved to be an action-packed Easter break. Several expeditions were organised through the Ely Scheme, which is unique to King’s Ely, offering boundless opportunities for pupils to explore and learn through outdoor education. Year 9 students travelled to Derbyshire to practise their Level 1 hill walking …
Action-fuelled Easter break for King’s Ely Senior students Read More »
Ely Sailing Club will be holding its annual Open Day on Saturday 6th May from 1pm to 4pm. The event is always action packed and busy with lots of activities available both on and off the water. With sailing taster rides, powerboat tours of the lake, bouncy castle, BBQ and Bar, and more, there is …
10is Academy is once again offering free “Touch Tennis” lessons but this time it will benefit adults. Touchtennis is the closest thing to five a-side for tennis. Played on a smaller court, with 21” rackets and foam balls, it can be played on any flat space, indoors or outside. The specifically designed ball and unique …
Ely is fast gaining a name for itself as a haven for vegans. As well as its second special Vegan Market set for Bank Holiday Weekend, the city is also gearing up to host Cambridgeshire’s first ever yoga and vegan festival. Cambridgeshire Yoga and Vegan Fest, held at the Paradise Centre on June 11, is …
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Viva had a fantastic day at the NODA Gala Awards on Sunday 9th April. We are super excited to announce that Educating Rita won not one but two awards: Best Play and Best Production for 2016! Well done to everyone involved and for our other shows who were nominated including Evita and The Little Mermaid. …
NODA Gala Awards and Viva’s 20th Anniversary Ball Read More »
Last year teacher Megan Carter completed the Swavesey five mile event, her first attempt at a running race. In nine days, she’ll be taking on the London Marathon. Despite being “very nervous” about taking part in the Marathon on April 23, the brave supermum will be spurred on by husband James, and twins Toby and …
10is Academy is preparing to host free tennis courses for local children and adults. Children aged between 5 and 8 will who never played tennis will be invited to join the “Tennis for Kids” programme. They will receive stickers, certificates and if they join 4 out of the 6 lessons they will receive a brand …
JELLY, sand, ice and some cold baked beans proved to be the perfect recipe for fun at King’s Ely Nursery. A ‘Mega Messy Morning’ at the nursery, based at King’s Ely Acremont, in Ely’s Egremont Street, saw children getting – you guessed it – messy! Youngsters – and their parents – were able to play …
Mess, mess, glorious mess at fun-filled King’s Ely Nursery event Read More »
10is Academy (pronounced “Tennis Academy”) successfully offered 6 free tennis courses thanks to “One Stop” convenience store. Courses such as Tots 10is, Cardio 10is for kids and MotorSkillZ (intense movement training full of joy and interaction) were created to bring children from 2 to 13 years old into a healthy lifestyle. Parents were also involved …
A KIND-HEARTED King’s Ely pupil has raised more than £2,000 for charity by completing a gruelling swimming challenge. Six-year-old Lynden Long, who is a pupil at King’s Ely Acremont, decided to take on this year’s 2.5km Swimathon. The challenge saw Lynden swimming the equivalent of 100 lengths at Paradise Pools in Ely on Sunday, April …
King’s Ely Acremont pupil’s swimathon raises over £2,000 for Marie Curie Read More »
The new Cambridge North Station is on track to open on May 21, making commuting easier for passengers working at the city’s business or science parks. The £50 million station is expected to carry out 3000 passenger journeys a day. A tweet posted by Local Government Association chief executive and former Cambridgeshire County Council boss …
Spotted in Ely’s biggest competition in association with Arbuckles and supported by Fencabs concluded yesterday when winners Natalie Terriss and Ellis Taylor visited Carrow Road and witnessed what was one of Norwich City’s best results. The Canaries faced Reading in the Premiership and duly thrashed them 7-1. The game started quick and easy for Norwich …
Arbuckles Competition Winners Enjoy an 8 Goal Thriller Read More »
The fourth Ely SOUP took place at The Maltings on Friday 24 March, Ely SOUP is a community crowd funding dinner supporting local groups in Ely. With over 50 people attending, there was a wonderful community spirit in the room, the audience listened to three pitches from local Ely groups and enjoyed a bowl of …
Anglian Water is returning to a popular Ely green space to investigate why a newly laid path is sinking into the ground. A letter dated April 5 has been posted to local residents, informing them that Anglian Water plans to test the area for about three days next week to establish the cause of the …
I’m Amy and I run a musical production company with my friend Becky, called Ruby Red. We’re producing Rock of Ages at the Maltings in Ely this July. This is our blog. We’re giving you an Access All Areas pass to look behind the curtain of Ruby Red and really see how we do things. Every week …
Part 3 – Rock of Ages Access All Areas: The Director Read More »
Lucy Frazer, Member of Parliament for South East Cambridgeshire visited local charity Red2Green on Friday 31 March to find out more about their innovative work with people with disabilities. The charity which has been providing services to young people aged 16 plus and adults with learning disabilities and on the autistic spectrum across Cambridgeshire for …
Young writers are dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s as the finish line for Ely 501 roars into view. Now in its third year Ely 501 has offered a challenge to come up with the best possible story in less than 501 words and once again there’s been no shortage of interest. One of …
Negotiations are currently under way with “an interested party” in a quest to find a permanent postmaster for Ely, Spotted in Ely can reveal. A Post Office spokesperson said today: “We are looking for a long-term permanent solution for Ely and we are in discussion with an interested party.” Meanwhile the branch at Central Hall, …
Negotiations under way to find permanent postmaster for Ely Read More »
A disturbing “train surfing” trend means people are dicing with death to avoid paying fares or gain notoriety on social media, local train operator Greater Anglia warns. The operator, which runs services throughout the region, has just launched an awareness campaign to coincide with the school holidays, following a spate of train surfing incidents. People …
Train surfers dicing with death, rail operator warns in new campaign Read More »
2 MARATHONS, 2 COUNTRIES, 1 HEADTEACHER VERSUS 1 MUM – WHO WILL GET THE BEST TIME? Maz Baker Income Generator at Highfield said “a Marathon is an epic feat of personal strength, fitness and determination but on the 9th April, we will see a Headteacher and a parent complete two gruelling challenges in two different …
A Burwell man who assisted in a violent spree last year has been jailed for 12 months. Albert Smith, 21, of Weirs Drove, helped ringleader Thomas Lamb, 32, terrorise residents after going on the rampage in West Wratting in a series of crimes described as “horrific” by police. Lamb, of no fixed abode, was sentenced …
Members of the press have been granted access to the building site to be known as Cineworld Ely. The building work is near complete and over the last few weeks decorating and installing the high-tech equipment has been underway. With health & safety in mind and once show the plans, we gained access to all …
Siblings are known to be competitive – but luckily Felicity and Stanley didn’t get bees in their bonnets when it came to entering their school’s festive competition. That’s because the dynamic duo each won a prize in an Easter Bonnet design contest, run by Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS). Stanley won the Reception Category, …
Siblings egg-cited to scoop Easter bonnet prizes Read More »
Ely Fire Station has swelled its ranks with two new on-call recruits. Paul Hudson, 31, and Nick Lake, 41, are among 14 new on-call firefighters to join Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service – the largest number in over five years. Paul is a furniture manufacturer and fitness fanatic who enjoys football coaching, while services project …
FOUR King’s Ely students have made school history by reaching the national finals of the UK Team Maths Challenge. King’s Ely Senior students Benedict George and Thomas Kim, both 14, and King’s Ely Junior pupils George Goodfellow, 13, and Eleanor MacGillivray, both 13, won the regional finals of the annual competition, which were held at …
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LEPS & NETWORK RAIL TO FUND ELY AREA RAIL IMPROVEMENTS FEASIBILITY WORK An agreement to move forward work to improve rail capacity through the vital Ely area has taken a significant step forward thanks to funding from two LEPs. The project, which is the first of its kind in the UK, will see both the …
THIS was no eight out of ten cats. This was ten out of ten cats with a richly deserved and superbly achieved standing ovation from its first night audience that sang to the rafters of the Hayward Theatre. Ridiculous, the very idea of translating TS Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats into a musical. …
Review of King’s Ely Junior’s production of Cats by British actor David Learner Read More »
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I’m Amy and I run a musical production company with my friend Becky, called Ruby Red. We’re producing Rock of Ages at the Maltings in Ely this July. This is our blog. We’re giving you an Access All Areas pass to look behind the curtain of Ruby Red and really see how we do things. …
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TEN King’s Ely pupils have been officially installed as Ely Cathedral choristers. The sweet-sounding choristers – six girls and four boys – were installed during Sunday Evensong at the cathedral on March 26th. The newest girl choristers are Megan La Manna, Stella Bluck, Miriam Reveley, Grace Owen, Amelia Merrick and Katherine Mann. The newest boy …
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Over 50 brave souls descended the rear face of Needhams Tower on Saturday in an event organised by old classmates. The event was organised by old Ely College chums who will be 50 this year to raise money and awareness for Little Miracles and Ely Community First Responders. The exact amount is not yet known but with …
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Little Downham’s primary school has been put under special measures, following a damning Ofsted inspection. In a report published yesterday, Downham Feoffees Primary School was found to be “inadequate” in all areas. “In accordance with section 44(1) of the Education Act 2005, Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector is of the opinion that this school requires special …
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