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“We are back in business and moving forward”. That’s the message from Ely College principal Richard Spencer. Since taking up his post in the summer, Mr Spencer has been on a massive mission to win back the hearts and minds of the local community, making a raft of radical changes, recruiting staff and hoping to …
Ely College "back in business and moving forward" Read More »
More and more youngsters with long hair are taking part in selfless acts to help young people with cancer. Ely College student 12-year-old Asha Taylor is another young woman with hair currently measuring about 14 inches who is prepared to chop off the minimum 12 inches needed to make these wigs. The Little Princess Trust started …
Asha Makes Another Wig Possible with a Chop for Little Princess Read More »
On the last Saturday of October, Ely Cathedral hosted a celebration of 150 years of Reader Ministry. The day celebrated Readers and their ministry with workshops, worship, the sharing of ideas and the giving of thanks. Readers are lay people, called by God, who have then been trained and licensed by the Church to preach, …
A Celebration of Readers from the Eastern Region Read More »
She may only be 23 years old but a life long local Laura Weller is taking the Tattoo industry by storm by winning not one but 2 awards within the last 14 months. It was a by chance encounter over the internet that salon owner Beynur Kaptan saw then fine art student Laura’s work and immediately asked her …
Beynur Apprentice Laura Scoops 2 Awards in 2 Years Read More »
A musician who lost his baby daughter 13 years ago is hosting a major Ely fundraiser to support other people dealing with the grief of child bereavement. Legendary Ely rockabilly Jacen Bruce, who’s headlining at the Minister Tavern’s Christmas Music Festival on November 27, has picked Child Bereavement UK as his chosen cause for the …
The Foggy Fens lived up to their name, providing the perfect backdrop to Halloween. Despite forecasts of clear skies tonight, the morning mist lingered on, giving trick or treaters an extra thrill. Here are some of your fabulous Halloween pics.
This Thursday, 3rd November sees the first Ebb & Flow Food Tasting event in Ely at the Market Street Brasserie. “EBB & FLOW” is a pop-up food event at Market Street Brasserie where our guests can enjoy a seven-course menu specially designed by our Chef Patron, Robin Dsouza to give you a unique food experience, …
From The Same Company That Brought You Sister Act Cat Theatre Company, Ely Are Back With Beauty And The Beast The Pantomime 15th -17th December 2016 Ely College Tickets on Sale Now ‘She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within…’ CAT THEATRE ARE BACK WITH BEAUTY AND THE BEAST …
'Try The Grey Stuff, It's Delicious! Don't Believe Me? Ask The Dishes!’ Read More »
Not content with being a centre for historical attractions, quaint tearooms and Hollywood Blockbuster filming hot spots, Ely is now gaining a place on the map for its specialist markets. Yesterday’s Ely Vegan Fair – the city’s first – drew massive crowds from across the region, wanting to try some animal free treats. Vegans, veggies …
Pupils from primary schools across East Cambridgeshire recently visited Ely Fire Station to learn about staying safe at home and outside. Eight different workshops were set up, during the week long event, covering road safety, the internet, railways, animal safety, water awareness, fire safety, buying of safe goods and antisocial behaviour. The special programme, known …
Another Big Switch On is drawing upon us as the streets of Ely close to start Christmas in what has been promised to be bigger than ever! This year the switch on will be 25th November with the return of the Living Nativity, members of “Churches Together in Ely” will be bringing the story of …
Four weeks to Ely's Christmas Start with another Big Switch On Read More »
One of Ely’s steepest streets will NOT be gritted this winter, leading to major concerns about carnage on the roads. Spotted in Ely can reveal that Back Hill, one of Ely’s busiest routes in and out of the city and also one of its steepest, will NOT be gritted this year. While some weather forecasters …
While many people across the East Cambridgeshire area enjoy Halloween and Trick or Treat, there are a few who do not celebrate the tradition. Many who don’t are our elderly and vulnerable and while dressing up as ghouls, ghosts and fairies to many children is just fun, many older children often do the same and …
“Savage” cuts to winter gritting routes across East Cambridgeshire could leave villages isolated and put lives at risk, Lib Dem councillor Lorna Dupre warns. Writing on her blog today, the district councillor for Sutton and county councillor for Coveney, Little Downham, Mepal, Pymoor, Sutton, Wardy Hill, Way Head, and Witcham attacked a decision to slash …
Winter gritters slashed by a THIRD – councillor warns lives could be put at risk Read More »
Firefighters had a busy afternoon in Soham yesterday, rescuing a horse that had fallen into a swimming pool and extinguishing trees that were on fire at around the same time. At 4.37pm two crews from Cambridge and one from Newmarket were called to a home in The Coates to rescue a horse that had fallen …
Horse rescued from Soham swimming pool during busy afternoon for fire crews Read More »
Jane Fellows takes inspiration for her work from the glass she observes everyday while working at The Stained Glass Museum in Ely Cathedral. Jane started work their as a volunteer 6 years ago. She has been doodling since young and while taking a break with children she created her work while at home and from …
Lucy Frazer MP took time out on Friday to visit the children at St Mary’s School in Ely to collect 2,400 green hearts! Over four days in October, 2,400 children from 55 Church primary schools across the Diocese of Ely met up at Ely Cathedral for a day of activities and worship on the themes of care …
Ely Diocese Children ask Government to deal with Green Issues in a unique way Read More »
Jarl & Joanne Ford along with colleagues Siobhan and Neil have opened a new pet friendly environment store “Isle of Pets” in the grounds of Isle of Ely Vets on West Fen Road. Jarl tells us, “We want to listen to peoples pet needs and we are very happy with day 1, but we have …
Locals Bob and Carol Banks who are very active Cambridge Open Studio members show off their work which is inspired by their visits to the UK coastline. Coast is an exploration in Pastels and Silver of some of the different coastlines we have visited in the past few years. From the windswept Norfolk coastline to …
Saturday 22nd October (yesterday) a home on Hitches Street Littleport was burgled. It is always particularly upsetting for a victim who has medals stolen. The photograph shows the three items: a Northern Ireland General Service Medal, the Iraq General Service Medal and the Afghanistan General Service Medal. In addition to these medals a military knife …
I wrote a piece yesterday about Chaos on Forehill. While I do not regret writing it as it was, especially after a bus got stuck trying to turn, I do feel the context of the article got taken out of hand. I have to admit I was taking historical facts into consideration and not the …
Kind-hearted kids from The Lantern Community Primary School were pretty in pink on Friday to raise funds for the UK’s leading breast cancer charity. Classes in years four to six at the Ely school donned a stunning array of pink garments, with some even dying their hair in different shades. Youngsters taking part in the …
Pretty in Pink: Lantern kids Wear It Pink for breast cancer charity Read More »
At at time when the future of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at the Princess of Wales (PoW) Hospital in Ely still hangs in the balance, it may be confusing but I hope exciting to people, to hear that the NHS is looking at ways to redevelop the PoW site to improve the buildings and facilities. East Cambs …
Letter from Anna Bailey, County and District Councillor regarding Minor Injuries Unit Read More »
Once again parking has become an issue on Forehill and it seems that some people just don’t care! It has got so bad this morning that a Dews Coach got stuck at the top which blocked the road until a solution was found. The problem arises when Blue Badge Holders are unaware of the rules …
The third Ely SOUP took place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Filled to capacity and with a wonderful community atmosphere, the audience listened to three pitches from local community groups. John and Tyler volunteers from the K-9 project spoke about the project and impact that it has on them personally. If you …
A local skills show has brought together young people and local employers to talk about career opportunities in the district. The East Cambridgeshire Career & Skills Show, organised by a partnership including Ely College, East Cambridgeshire District Council and Form the Future, is now in its third year and has continued to grow and attract …
Skills Show Helps Bridge The Gap Between Education And Employment Read More »
Year 11’s from Soham Village College took part in a debating competition championed by local MP, Lucy Frazer. The topic for the debate was “Should Grammar School’s be Reinstated?”. 8 members of the college had to debate in pairs and take sides of the proposition and opposition and each in turn give their views on …
Busy entrepreneur, mum, teacher and events organiser Joanna Branson has plenty to keep her on her toes. Her small business, Shoenique – Life is Too Short for Boring Shoes, won the Grafton Centre’s Mumpreneur Award in Cambridge last year. Her EastEnders themed stilettos swept soap star Luisa Bradshaw-White off her feet at the London Gay …
Shoenique star Jo's Indulgence Boutique Evening will sweep you off your feet Read More »
Enjoy a glass of mulled wine and a mince pie during a special series of late night markets in the run up to Christmas. Next month Ely Markets are launching Ely Festive Lates – a chance for families to get into the Yuletide spirit while shopping from local makers, enjoying street food and live music …
Ely Festive Lates will get shoppers into Christmas spirit Read More »
Gallery of Applefest 2016
The group behind the car organisation East Cambs Modified had their inaugural car show at Littleport Leisure Centre and there were no reported incidences from the Police. Kyle Wassmer leader of East Cambs Modified had asked members attending the event to ensure that all the guidelines the group had put forward were adhered to. They hope …
Car show goes without a hitch despite previous concerns Read More »
A petition to prevent the closure of three threatened minor injuries units at Ely, Doddington and Wisbech has almost got enough signatures to require the Government to respond to it. The Parliamentary petition, started by Carol Harley, has had 3482 signatures so far online. When you factor in the signatures put on paper, the number …
Final push to get minor injuries petition over 10,000 threshold Read More »
Hate crime is nationally on the rise – but rather than challenge perpetrators, police advise witnesses to focus on the victim instead. Sergeant Phil Priestly, of Ely Police Station, told Spotted in Ely that the best plan of action was to “empathise and be compassionate towards the victim”, rather than be drawn into an argument …
Hate crime: show compassion to victim rather than call out offender, say police Read More »
An arsonist is thought to be responsible for recently setting fire to a Haddenham hay stack, causing £25,000 worth of damage. Over 1000 bales of stray were destroyed in the arson attack at a farm on Sutton Road, Haddenham, at about 8pm on Monday, August 15. The victim is offering a £1000 reward for information …
Reward offered for information about Haddenham arson Read More »
Clowning around may land you with a public order offence, warn police to anyone contemplating taking part in the latest pranking trend. Yesterday police investigated a report of a man being assaulted by someone wearing a Halloween mask in Littleport. After reviewing the alleged incident in detail, including comprehensive CCTV footage from the immediate area, …
Killer clown craze no laughing matter – and may lead to criminal record, warn police Read More »
Artists from far and wide will be displaying their creations at Art Unequalled – a special Ely exhibition celebrating the creme of British talent. Art Unequalled will feature a fabulous collection of arts and crafts from across the country, featuring the work of established contributors as well as some fresh faces. It will include work …
Art Unequalled celebrates the creme of British talent Read More »
The luxury boutique Poets House Hotel, located in St Mary’s Street, Ely is calling all budding Mixologists from Ely and surrounding areas to take part in their Christmas Cocktail competition. Two very experienced Mixologists, Vio Rujoiu and Daniel Flood, run the Study Bar at Poets House so they will be looking for some creative concoctions …
A new Ely group is hoping to spread “love and tolerance”, following shocking revelations that a neo-Nazi group recently held a two-day gathering in Haddenham. Ely Community Against Hate will be holding a stall at Ely Market this Saturday to reassure people that Ely is a tolerant place that welcomes people of different nationalities. Joel …
Ely Community Against Hate to spread "love and tolerance" at market this Saturday Read More »
Two school friends recently celebrated 40 years of on-call firefighting with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service. Martin Claydon, 61, and Philip Hubbard, 59, were presented with a framed certificate and glass flame award, in front of the whole crew, by Chief Fire Officer Chris Strickland at their station in Burwell. Both Martin and Philip joined …
Burwell school mates celebrate 40 years of firefighting Read More »
The speaker for Ely City Amnesty Group’s seventh annual lecture is Paul Joseph, a close friend and political ally of Nelson Mandela. The South African was just 16 when he became an activist, was jailed, became an Amnesty prisoner of conscience – and fled to Britain in 1965, where he and his family obtained political …
Amnesty Lecturer and Friend of Nelson Mandela Speaks Read More »
Ambulance Chasers! Fourteen teams battled it out in Ely this weekend over the quarter-a-mile course laden with a 20kg bag of spuds, all of which had been grown by farmers in the Fens surrounding the city. The two-man team from the Cambridge Ambulance Service were crowned worthy champions, winning their heat before, in the final, …
Ambulance Crew Show Why They Are No Couch Potatoes Read More »
Ely’s newest late night bar, Bar-ology, is currently recruiting – and you don’t need to know the difference between a Flaming Ferrari and a Sidecar to get your bartending skills into gear! With just 20 days to go until Bar-ology on Fore Hill opens its doors on October 28, owner Rob Gilkes says the main …
Ely's newest late night bar is looking for staff Read More »
A popular Littleport pre-school has been temporarily closed but staff say there is “nothing to be concerned about”. A source told Spotted in Ely today that parents of youngsters attending Busy Bees Pre-School in Grange Lane were asked to “collect their kids immediately” and that the facility would be shut “until at least half term” …
Busy Bees Pre-School temporarily closed but "nothing to be concerned about" Read More »
Voting has taken place all day and counting has been completed which sees John Yates as the new City Councillor for the North Ward. Mark Cooney of Spotted in Ely who also stood was the first to congratulate Councillor Yates as he took over 50% of the votes. Mark said, “John is one of Ely’s …
Ely Vikings Korfball Club are conquering the hearts and minds of young and old athletes alike with their addictive brand of sport, fostering gender equality and all-round skills. Now the Vikings, who play at Ely College on Monday nights, are looking to boost their members. Last year their first senior team won the overall Cambridgeshire …
Prepare to be scared during a new tour with a twist: an alternative guided tour of Oliver Cromwell’s House this Halloween warns visitors to “be prepared for unexplained bumps and noises”. For the first time, ghost hunters will be treated to an evening look around the 12th Century building, which has “a variety of visitors …
Ghostly new tour of Cromwell’s House not for the faint-hearted Read More »
Elections are taking place today to select a candidate for Ely’s North Ward. Polling stations are open until 10pm at three locations. The four candidates battling it out for the parish council role are Mark Cooney (Spotted in Ely), Richard Morgan (no description at time of standing), Edward Carlsson Browne (Labour Party), and John Yates …
Elections today to choose North Ward councillor for Ely Read More »
Ely’s Victoria Badminton Club perform above expectation at the Cambridgeshire’s Best of Best Tournament. Ely’s James Wilson teamed up with ex member Sara Cunnington to take the mixed doubles title, beating our own Neil Place (partnering Hannah Sharman) in the final. In the Mens Doubles James Wilson and partner Campbell Wilson (From Comberton) beat last …
Have you got what it takes to becomes Ely’s Top Quiz Team? Mayor Ian Lindsay is asking for teams of 6 to come and support his 2 nominated charities Pos+Ability and The Red Cross at the Mayor’s Charity Quiz on Thursday 20th October at 7pm. Night at the Maltings in Ely will include a sausage …
When school worker Niki Brown had the idea to turn the Octagon Tower purple for raising awareness of Pancreatic Awareness in November, she never expected what was to come next after appealing to raise just £150 to buy the filters needed to make the event happen. After turning to Spotted in Ely asking for help to promote …
A 6345 strong petition, calling for Ely’s minor injuries unit to be saved from closure, was last night handed to the NHS funding boss in our area. Campaigner Helen Wright gave the petition to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) clinical chair Dr Gary Howsam during a public meeting at The Maltings. Presenting the …
Popular petition to save Ely's minor injuries unit handed to CCG boss Read More »
Police warn that burglaries are higher than normal for this time of the year. Burglary detectives in Ely last week charged three men in connection with two burglaries across East Cambridgeshire. On Thursday (September 22), police charged two men, aged 32 and 26, with burgling a house under renovation in Burwell on September 15. A …
Three men charged in relation to burglaries across East Cambridgeshire Read More »
“The images drawn by the children moved many choir members to tears,” said Sing! Choirs director Kathryn Rowland after performing to 80 refugees near Ely’s twinned town Ribe. Members of a regional choir sang to holiday makers and church goers during a recent visit to Denmark – but it was their performance to refugees that …
Choir members moved to tears following visit to Danish refugee centre Read More »
This is the last week to get pitches in for the third Ely SOUP, deadline for submission is Friday 30 September, for the SOUP taking place at Market Street Brasserie on Wednesday 12 October. Have you got an idea for a project, or a workshop or group? Maybe you have a Christmas event planned, but …
Their message is loud and clear: youngsters, parents and teachers at Millfield Primary School in Littleport are fed up with people parking illegally during pick up and drop off. PCSO Annie Austin visited the school last week, responding to concerns about poor parking. She arranged for students to produce a series of letters spelling out …
"NO PARKING" on single yellow lines, kids remind Millfield parents Read More »
An uninsured car being driven around Ely on Saturday night has been seized by police. Special Constable Mark Gillibrand, responsible for having the 2004 Ford Mondeo car confiscated, described driving uninsured as “a very selfish offence” because lawful drivers have to shoulder the burden in their insurance premiums – “and worse if they become a …
Uninsured car seized by police – and may be scrapped in two weeks Read More »
Former school governor Richard Morgan says it’s important to ensure that there are enough school places to cope with Ely’s rapid development. One of four candidates standing for the City Council (North Ward), Richard says residents in the north of the city are not being “treated fairly” when it comes to expansion. “800 homes are …
Outpatients services at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital are safe for now – but the future of our minor injuries unit is still uncertain. Yesterday Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group announced that Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has agreed to work with it to provide outpatients clinics at the Princess of Wales …
Outpatients services safe – but minor injuries unit still at risk Read More »
What’s even better than cake? Cake that raises cash to help cancer patients. Spotted in Ely’s second ever Macmillan Coffee Morning today has so far raised over £150. Hosted at Ely’s new Market Street Brasserie, the charity fundraiser featured cupcakes, brownies and other sweet treats made by friends, supporters and members of Spotted in Ely. …
There’s never a Dahl moment at The Lantern School in Ely. Actually on Friday, year two students got to experience a whole Dahl day! The children were taking part in celebrations across the country to celebrate 100 years since the birth of legendary children’s writer Roald Dahl, the talent behind Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, …
Wonderful Dahl-ing! Lantern kids celebrate centenary since Roald Dahl's birth Read More »
Job seekers in Ely are being encouraged to sign up for a gardening project that aims to improve their chances of finding work. Helping Hands Gardening Programme, part-funded by Sanctuary Housing and managed by Voluntary and Community Action East Cambridgeshire (VCAEC), will support applicants with free training and valuable work experience that can make them …
Boost for jobseekers with gardening scheme as unemployment rates released Read More »
Isle of Ely Produce opened their doors not once but twice recently for a double open day first farmers on Friday and then chip shop owners on Sunday. They also held a farmers’ dinner at the Cathedral and launched the 2016 Ely Potato Race. Already they have pledged over £2,500 for local charities On day …
'From Field to Frier' – Double open day success for top local firm. Read More »
The road to Hull is now becoming a regular trip for Ely District/B&T Motor Repairs Cycling Club member, Matt Eley, and this weekend saw a fruitful one aswell, taking part in the SSLL Racing Team event on the V718 course, Eley posted a time of 19 minutes 28 seconds over the 10 mile course, a …
Do you fancy pitching a project at the third Ely SOUP? Are you local to the Ely area, with a project or idea up your sleeve that needs a little help to get off the ground? Or perhaps you know someone else who does? We can help you! There are no limits to what your …
By Austen Dack The countdown to this year’s Ely Potato Race is now on – with the team behind the event celebrating its fifth year. The annual relay race, organised by Isle of Ely Produce in conjunction with over 30 local potato farmers, is being held on Saturday, October 8 and will be offiicially statrted …
Sewage work at a popular Ely green space, closed to the public throughout the summer, is due to be completed this week. A spokeswoman for Anglian Water told Spotted in Ely: “The new sewer has been installed and we’re carrying out the final works this week. “Our works will be completed by Friday. “We’d like …
Sewage works at popular park due to finish this week – but other work to continue Read More »
Spotted in Ely editor and creator Mark Cooney has thrown his hat into the ring, announcing that he will stand for the Parish of Ely’s North Ward By-Election, and promising more transparency from local politicians if elected. The by-election for a new parish councillor will take place across three polling stations from 7am until 10pm …
Spotted in Ely's Mark Cooney to stand in Ely North Ward by-election Read More »
When it comes to planning a wedding, Every Little Helps. Beautiful bride Lindsey Adams arrived at Ely Registry Office in a red Ferrari – but departed as Lindsey Ellinor in a Tesco Delivery Van after marrying Carl Ellinor. The iconic delivery van, driven by Krisztian Bakos, added a personal touch to the wedding for Tesco …
Every Little Helps: couple leave wedding in Tesco van Read More »
An Ely woman has been touched by the kindness of strangers during a stressful walk along the river today. Ashley Kay Gifford contacted Spotted in Ely as she never got the chance to properly thank two boatmen who rushed to her aid after one of her dogs felt poorly with a bout of arthritis. Her …
Strangers rush to woman's rescue after poorly dog struggles to walk home Read More »
Kill your speed or face the consequences, police warn speeding motorists, following a crackdown in East Cambridgeshire today. This morning special constables Tom Howard and Mark Gillibrand clocked two drivers whizzing through Ely Road between Ely and Littleport at speeds of 44mph and 48mph in a 30mph zone. Both drivers were pulled over and served …
Drivers warned to put the brakes on speeding – or face the consequences Read More »
A faulty bread maker is thought to be responsible for a fire that ripped through an Ely kitchen early this morning. Fire crews from Littleport and Chatteris were called to the fire on Orchard Estate at 6.36am. Wearing breathing apparatus they extinguished the kitchen fire using a hose reel and cleared the smoke using a …
Faulty bread maker caused kitchen blaze, fire service says Read More »
Plans for a large agricultural development in Chittering have been welcomed by councillors, saying it would bring up to 120 jobs to East Cambridgeshire. Earlier this month East Cambridgeshire District Council’s planning committee unanimously approved the proposal for four glass houses to be built off Ely Road. Councillor Lisa Stubbs wished applicants AGR Renewables Limited …
New business expected to create over 100 jobs in the area Read More »
September is known for “The Biggest Coffee Morning” from MacMillan Cancer and Spotted in Ely is hosting its own event at The Market Street Brasserie, next Saturday 24th from 10am till midday and you’re all invited. We also need cakes. Our kitchen is busy with preparation but the more the merrier. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/events/1640932182885379 …
You're Invited for MacMillan Cake and Coffee Morning Read More »
By-election for North Ward in Ely on October 6th My record speaks for itself. Since moving to Ely I have changed the face of local media in an old fashioned but progressive City – yet I am still just an ordinary person who goes to work, pays rent, pays bills and lives on a weekly …
During the last week of the summer term, members of the Rotary Club of Ely were busy presenting Usborne Dictionaries for Life to year 6 pupils at primary schools in and around Ely. The presentations were organised by the Ely Rotary Club vocational service chairman Viv Doji. In total 155 dictioneries were presented to pupils …
A popular Ely veterinary surgery will be opening up a shop in October. The Isle Vet Group on West Fen Road has started ordering stock for its new Isle of Pets store, which plans to sell pet food, healthy treats, toys and accessories. For more information click here.
Take care on wet roads – particularly in rural areas, warn police, following 11 smashes in under eight hours last weekend. With tomorrow (September 16) forecast to be a wash out for some of the afternoon, motorists and cyclists should take extra care during Friday rush hour. Last Saturday, 11 crashes were reported to police …
Take care on wet roads, warn police after a spate of Saturday smashes Read More »
What do Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Tales of the Unexpected have in common? They were all penned by Roald Dahl. Schools across Cambridgeshire have been taking part in celebrations to mark the much loved author’s centenary this week. Children at Spring Meadows School and The King’s School in Ely …
Spotted in Ely has secured assurances from Lakenheath Media Operations Officer Master Sgt Burke that the American Park will reopen once made safe. A date for reopening has not yet been decided but work is about to begin. However warning to those who abuse the use of the playground could result in the park being …
American Park to reopen but warnings to those who abuse it Read More »
Littleport could become part of South West Norfolk in a radical shake-up of Parliamentary boundaries. The Boundary Commissions for England and Wales have announced plans for sweeping reforms which would see the number of MPs in the the House of Commons slashed from 650 to 600. In its proposals, the Boundary Commission for England recommends …
Littleport could move to SW Norfolk in radical electoral shake-up Read More »
Two years ago, exhausted Ely mum Emma Smith decided she’d had enough of vegging out in front of the telly and wanted to push herself out of her comfort zone. Since cancelling her pay TV subscription, she’s taken part in 10km races, acted as an extra in MacBeth, been part of the team behind Cambridge …
The organisers of a local car enthusiast group has called off their End of Summer Meet at an Ely car park, following warnings from police to stay away. Last night East Cambs Modified posted on their Facebook page that the controversial event would be changed to a different day at a “legal location”, as police …
Modified car meet called off, organisers promising a "bigger and better" legal event Read More »
The owner of a successful Ely delicatessen says the difficult decision to close down her business was cemented after an exhausting summer. With just over a week to go until Allgoods of Ely shuts its doors for the last time, Tracy Allgood told Spotted in Ely she will miss the people coming into the shop …
An Ely car park will be closed tomorrow night in an unusual step to prevent boy (and girl) racers from congregating there, following complaints from local residents. Yesterday East Cambridgeshire District Council announced that Angel Drove Car Park would be closed from 7pm on Saturday, September 10, until 7am the following day, apologising for “any …
Car park closed to deter boy racers, opinions divided Read More »
The owners of a popular Sutton events venue are disappointed that an application to operate as a mixed use premises has been rejected by East Cambridgeshire District Council. Speaking to Spotted in Ely afterwards, Sally Bibby said she and her husband Sid were “disappointed” that the Rose Barn off Ely Road had been refused the …
Rose Barn owners may appeal after planning application rejected by council Read More »
A large housing development in the south of Soham is one step closer to going ahead, after getting the green light during a planning meeting of East Cambridgeshire District Council this afternoon. Developers Hopkins Homes Limited were granted approval to build 126 houses on farmland to the west of the Cherry Tree Pub on Cherrytree …
Visit Oliver Cromwell’s House at dusk and venture into the “haunted” bedroom – if you dare! The famous Ely landmark is one of 10 opening their doors to the public free of charge this weekend as part of National Heritage Weekend. From September 9 to 11, people will be able to enjoy a number of …
Celebrate beautiful Ely with a free visit to local landmarks this weekend Read More »
Fabric-cadabra! Two girls are celebrating their sewing skills after winning a Summer Stitch competition, run by Sew Much to Do. Over the summer holidays, the Ely High Street Passage shop asked budding young stitchers to submit their sewing, knitting and crochet projects. Entries had to contain a summer theme and all material had to cost …
Sew creative: young stitchers on the cutting edge of budget design win fabulous prizes! Read More »
Are you aged between 10 and 17? Want to help save lives? St John Ambulance is opening a new cadet unit in Ely late this month, and hopes young people will volunteer to learn essential, lifesaving skills. Kat Cattani, unit manager of the cadet group in Ely, said: “We’ve had an active adult unit in …
Calling cadets! St John Ambulance launches youth unit in Ely Read More »
The future of the Princess of Wales in Ely is troubling many people in the area. A petition to keep services going has reached over 4,000 signatures. There are many advantages to the local delivery of healthcare services. In fact, in its document Fit for the Future, the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group identified …
Fenland foodies are in for a meatfree treat next month, when Ely Markets host their first ever vegan festival. Organiser Alex Higgs hopes the festival will be the first in a series of events to celebrate the diversity of the markets. “This family-friendly day is for both vegans and v-curious alike, so come along and …
Ely's first vegan festival planned for next month Read More »
The monitoring and recording of the CCTV in Ely and Soham is a local responsibility. The City of Ely Council, Soham Town Council & Ely Constabulary are working in partnership to provide this service. We are preparing to recruit more volunteers to assist and play an important part in the monitoring and recording of the …
London, New York, Paris, Tel Aviv and Teipei all have gay Pride parades – so why not Ely? The founders of the newly formed Pride in Ely and Cambridge group hope a fundraiser on September 10 will set the wheels in motion for Ely’s first Pride event in 2018. A spokeswoman said: “We are all …
Ely hopes to host its own Pride party, joining cosmopolitan cities around the world Read More »
Local firm G & J Peck Ltd or better known as Pecks has been a leader in the area for agricultural supplies for over 150 years and this week it marks a new dot within its long history as it moves from its base on Lisle Lane to a much larger and more suitable accommodation …
Ely’s current Post Office may have to relocate once a new postmaster has been selected, Spotted in Ely can reveal. A Post Office spokeswoman said today that the company had received two applications from applicants interested in running the Ely branch, which is currently being operated by a temporary postmaster, with reduced opening hours and …
Ely's post office could move for the third time in as many years Read More »
Allgoods of Ely announced this morning that it is due to close its door on September 17th. The independent on Market Place has been a busy shop for the past few years but the owner has struggled to balance her work and life. While trading, its range of products have grown and has pride itself …
Ely’s new swimming pool will not have water flumes due to costs – but it will have transferrable play equipment for children’s activities instead, the councillor responsible for the development has told Spotted in Ely. Councillor Richard Hobbs, of East Cambridgeshire District Council, was responding to criticisms about the scaled down design for the new …
Ely XT has announced this years fireworks display on Cherry Hill as 12th November. The annual event which raises money for local good causes will have the usual rides, food stalls and good cause displays as well as the firework display itself which costs several thousands to put on and played to loud theatrical music. …
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