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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. …
Love The Great British Bake Off? Love baking? Love the East Anglian Air Ambulance? Then why not set up a sweepstake and raise funds for EAAA while making some culinary creations? Last night (Tuesday) saw the second in the seventh series of The Great British Bake Off, the country’s favourite baking programme, airing on BBC1. …
Two car washes and a fire engine pull will be run by firefighters this weekend to raise cash for charity All the events are hoping to collect as much money as possible for The Fire Fighters Charity, which provides support, rehabilitation and care for fire service personnel across the country. On-call firefighters at Burwell Fire …
Firefighters to host weekend of charity events in Cambridgeshire Read More »
In October 1976, punk act The Sex Pistols signed with record label EMI, InterCity 125 trains were introduced between London and Bristol – and Little Thetford Pre-School opened its doors for the very first time. The village pre-school will be celebrating its 40th birthday with a tea party this weekend – and staff hope to …
Little Thetford Acorns to celebrate 40th birthday Read More »
Try a new form of exercise, sample a mocktail and learn about healthy living at East Cambridgeshire’s first ever Health and Happiness Day. The day, planned at empowering residents to make healthier lifestyle choices, will take place at Ely Country Park on Sunday, September 25, from 11am to 3pm. Organisers from East Cambridgeshire’s Health and …
Ely's first Health and Happiness Day planned for this month Read More »
The baby swings at Cherry Hill Park have been removed due to safety concerns. Today a spokeswoman from City of Ely Council told Spotted in Ely that the popular swings were initially removed from the playground on August 15 because they needed repair. “However, it was felt that it would not be appropriate to re-erect …
A popular stall holder at Ely Farmers Market, locally famous for her vegetarian Scotch eggs, has just moved over to selling completely vegan homemade goodies on her stall. Elizabeth ‘Lizzi’ Flaherty, the creative force behind Food! by Lizzi, announced last week that she would be selling her last batch of veggie Scotch eggs that weekend. …
Why will the Paradise Centre stay but Paradise Pools close? The clue is in East Cambridgeshire’s Local Plan. Last week, Spotted in Ely reported that the Paradise Pools will close once Ely’s new leisure centre off the A10 is completed. This has led to numerous questions from followers, asking why the existing gym is remaining …
Why will the Paradise Centre stay but Paradise Pools close? Read More »
A horse rider who suffered a fracture after falling off her horse near Witchford has written a heartfelt message to the medics who treated her at the scene. Clare Andrews publicly thanked the East Anglian Air Ambulance on their Facebook page on August 23, a fortnight after the accident. Her friend raised the alarm after …
Injured rider thanks rescue crews, urging fellow riders to support the air ambulance Read More »
Ely came into the game after two successive away wins while Thetford after a good start had narrowly lost both of their last two games. Ely City manager Brady Stone was forced into one change from the Hadleigh starting line up with Liam Griffin not being available so central defender Ollie Brookes came back into …
The Robins give The Brecklanders a helping hand in taking all 3 point Read More »
A fast-growing craze that sees members of the public locked in a room and asked to solve puzzles to escape is set to storm Ely. A pop up Escape Room, which is an immersive interactive experience, and which has been referred to as a real-life Crystal Maze, is being launched in Oliver Cromwell’s House. Groups …
Prolific Ely fundraiser Xander Brown got to take part in a special ceremony yesterday to mark the 45th anniversary of lifesaving charity Magpas. The eight-year-old Ely St John’s School pupil, who completed a 50 mile bike ride for Magpas earlier this month, was invited to cut a birthday cake with founder Dr Neville Silverston MBE …
Ely Markets will play host to a range of continental delicacies and delights over the long bank holiday weekend. From tomorrow (Saturday August 27) until Bank Holiday Monday (August 29), visitors to Ely Market can indulge in what the visiting continental market has to offer. An array of food stalls will hold everything from freshly …
Bon appetit! The Continental Market returns to Ely tomorrow. Read More »
Free fire safety sessions are being held for businesses in Ely next month as part of a week-long series of drop-in events across Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service fire officers are offering local business owners, managers and staff advice at the open-door events across the county as part of the Chief Fire Officers Association …
More public meetings about the future of three threatened minor injury units will take place in Ely and Fenland, following the huge turnout at meetings held over the past fortnight. Today Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Health Group, which makes financial decisions about the NHS in our area, announced four further meetings planned for next month, …
Turn out at MIU public meetings "exceeded our expectations", CCG says, announcing more Read More »
The opening of Ely’s state of the art leisure centre will signal Paradise lost for lovers of the existing swimming pools – but pool staff employed by the council will get to keep their jobs, enquiries by Spotted in Ely reveal. This week Councillor Richard Hobbs, chair of East Cambridgeshire District Council’s commercial services committee …
Paradise (Pools) lost when new leisure centre opens but existing gym to remain Read More »
Viva is back from the famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe with a five star review and sell out shows. The cast and crew have had a ball and have enjoyed every second of it. Viva has been performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe since 2005 when they first went with a small cast of 15 and …
Five star reviews and sell out shows for Viva at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe! Read More »
A community will come together next week to share a special cake in celebration of the first birthday of a market which has increased footfall to a town. Adams Community Market was launched in Littleport, after a butchers’, greengrocers, bakery and grocery store shut shortly after closure of the bank and pharmacy too. The aim …
Underfunding of the NHS and “poor management” by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group are to blame for the potential closure of Ely’s minor injuries unit, according to Ely Progressives. The group, a coalition of Labour, Green, Liberal Democrat and non-aligned members, today added its voice to organisations calling for the unit at the …
Being named after one of the greatest battles of the First World War may have destined little Verdun Buck to a life of distinguished and heroic service. Born just months into the Battle of Verdun in April 1916, the Doddington boy would grow up to serve his country as a soldier and as an officer …
Ely cop's family given replacement police service medal 22 years after his death Read More »
More public meetings are planned regarding the future of three threatened minor injury units and other outpatient services, following the large turnout in Ely this week. Today Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, responsible for making financial decisions about NHS services in our area, announced that it would be holding further meetings in East Cambridgeshire …
Sport England’s Project Committee has approved a conditional lottery award of £1.5M towards the development of the East Cambridgeshire District Leisure Centre. At its full council meeting in June, East Cambridgeshire District Council agreed to proceed with the new District Leisure Centre project, subject to receiving £1.5M funding from Sport England. Confirmation of lottery award …
East Cambridgeshire Leisure Centre boosted by £1.5M Sport England grant Read More »
The fight to save minor injuries units at Doddingham, Wisbech and Ely has won the support of the leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, who expressed concerns that public consultations were just a “box ticking exercise”. Councillor James Palmer, who leads ECDC, has backed Northeast Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay, who was handed secret documents by …
Council leader throws support behind minor injury units Read More »
Ely’s High Street Passage took on a carnival atmosphere as local businesses gathered to celebrate its first ever street party. Organiser Annabel Reddick, of Burrows Bookshop, said about eight local businesses were involved in organising the High Street Passage Summer Party – a free event for the whole family to enjoy. “It’s just to bring …
“Anodyne”, “bland” and “dreadful” are the words that Liberal Democrat councillor Lorna Dupré has used to describe the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s blueprint for health in our area. On her blog, written after the public meeting in Ely to address the future of minor injury units and outpatient services, the county councillor for …
Lib Dem councillor slams CCG over handling of minor injury unit plans Read More »
Rather than slashing services at the Princess of Hospital, we should be looking at boosting them as our city continues to grow, Ely Mayor Ian Lindsay told a packed public meeting yesterday. A former RAF physician, Mr Lindsay said expanding services at the hospital would make more sense than scrapping them, saying that none of …
We should expand local health services, not axe them, Ely Mayor tells public meeting Read More »
An Ely address was raided by police yesterday after complaints of antisocial behaviour. Shortly after 8.30am police from Ely Station executed a warrant on an address in Downham Road, following “intelligence that the premises were being used to supply and take class A drugs”. Sgt Phil Priestley, leading the operation, said: “The address has been …
Ely house raided after reports of Class A drug dealing Read More »
Lovers of American cuisine will be delighted to hear that Arbuckles is coming to Ely. The family owned restaurant, a favourite with those who love their steaks sizzling, their burgers big and their mojitos moreish, announced today that it would be opening a branch at the new Cineworld leisure complex in February 2017. The 175 …
Yeehaw! Popular American diner Arbuckles is coming to Ely! Read More »
No decisions have yet been made about the future of Ely’s minor injuries unit, Southeast MP Lucy Frazer says. Ms Frazer last week attended a meeting set up by East Cambridgeshire District Council cllr Anna Bailey (Conservative, Downham Villages ward) to discuss the threatened units at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital as well as at …
"No options have been ruled out" – Lucy Frazer on future of Minor Injuries Unit Read More »
A passenger on a train involved in a collision with a car at Stretham this afternoon has praised staff for their quick actions following the crash. A man was airlifted to hospital with head injuries following the horrific smash at Nairns Level Crossing, near Stretham, just after 2.30pm. The passenger, who Spotted in Ely has …
Wand making, potion brewing and natural art were all the rage at Fenland Pixies and Fairies today. The magical, sell-out event, hosted by Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, also included making beautiful head-dresses and planting wildflower seeds in decorated pots alongside fairies made out of clay. It was part of a range of children’s summer activities …
The owner of land used to grow Cambridgeshire’s largest ever cannabis factory has been ordered to pay over £400,000 by a court. Neil Badcock, 48, was convicted of conspiracy to produce cannabis in October 2013 following a trial at Cambridge Crown Court and jailed for seven years. He was arrested following a police raid on …
Owner of land used for largest Cambs cannabis factory told to pay back over £400,000 Read More »
Beware of crooks pretending to be officials from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs Service, threatening court action for bogus tax debt. A Cambridge grandmother with links to Ely was horrified after receiving six unsolicited phone calls from numbers in Sheffield this morning, claiming to be from HMRC. The shaken woman told Spotted in Ely that …
Patients used to ordering repeat prescriptions at their local pharmacy may be in for a surprise: a new scheme due to be rolled out across Cambridgeshire will require GPs rather than chemists to authorise repeat medications. The Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group says this would cut down on the £7.5 million worth of medicines …
Only GPs to issue repeat prescriptions in new cost-cutting scheme Read More »
A free service has been launched in Ely so that patients with minor eye issues can avoid travelling to hospital for appointments and treatment. Spectacular Opticians (01353 659333, 7a High Street, Ely) is listed in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s new Minor Eye Service. Under the NHS scheme, patients aged 16 or over …
Two businesses have expressed an interest in running Ely Post Office, which is currently being operated by a temporary postmaster. Today a Post Office spokeswoman told Spotted in Ely that the organisation was waiting for the two interested parties to submit formal applications so that it can hopefully move forward with appointing a permanent postmaster. …
Two businesses interested in running Ely Post Office Read More »
Not only is the future of our minor injuries units at risk – other outpatient services may also be affected, the theme of a public consultation suggests. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which is responsible for making decisions regarding the funding of NHS services in our area, is hosting the three public meetings, …
Think tractor when driving around East Cambridgeshire is the message from police – and only overtake when it is safe to do so. The A142 is particularly congested with agricultural traffic and high sided vehicles at this time of the year. Police are advising drivers to be extra patient and take special care along this …
Allow extra time for tractors – and only overtake when it's safe, say police Read More »
Twelve mums from across East Cambridgeshire took part in a mass breastfeeding session as part of Ely’s first ever Big Latch On event. Organised by the Ely branch of the NCT, the event was also attended by a member of the breastfeeding team as well as local breastfeeding counsellor Megan Stephenson. Megan said: “All the …
Ely mums take part in global breastfeeding event Read More »
Garfield’s “less than prrrrrr-fect” behaviour may have got earned him the equivalent of a cat ASBO from Ely’s Virgin Holiday store – but the new manager of Sainsbury’s was clearly thrilled to be greeted by the famous feline on his first day of the job. A black cat crossing your path may be seen as …
The purrrr-fect welcome for Mr Sainsbury's – from Mr Sainsbury's! Read More »
Cambridgeshire County Council has awarded the estimated £35 million Ely Southern Bypass contract to VolkerFitzpatrick. The 1.7m single carriageway that includes a viaduct crossing and bridge over the railway line. The A142 is a trouble spot currently for long queues of traffic but the new road way between the A142 Stuntney Causeway and A142 Angel …
Out of sight, out of mind, is the message from police to residents, following a couple of burglaries in East Cambridgeshire recently in which tools left on the premises were used to help the crooks gain entry. In both cases, ladders were used to access open windows upstairs. On their Facebook page, Policing East Cambridgeshire …
Keep tools out of sight, out of mind to deter crooks, say police Read More »
Students at Ely College are set to enjoy plenty of fresh food and a whole new dining experience when they head back in September, this is thanks to a new deal with education caterer Pabulum. Pabulum is the catering partner for Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), which Ely College joined in July. Pabulum, which caters …
East Cambridgeshire is earning itself a reputation for brewing booze. Quality booze, that is. The Fordham Abbey Estate has just been given the green light to set up the UK’s first sake brewery and an application has been submitted to set up a tiny micro brewery in Little Downham. With The Ely Gin Company becoming …
Cheers! Or should we say "kanpai"! UK's first sake brewery will be in the Fens Read More »
High achieving (and reaching) basketball players from across the area were recently awarded during the East Cambs Warriors Basketball Club AGM. A number of players were recognised for their contributions to the club and were presented with trophies on July 20. The club’s Facebook page said: “It has been a long and successful season with …
Take it to the hoop! East Cambs' best basketball players awarded Read More »
Fancy yourself as a bit of a foodie? Are you the host with the most? Can you serve up some posh nosh to strangers? Know the difference between a ceviche and a quiche? Most importantly – can you keep cool when things heat up (both in and out of the kitchen)? The makers of hit …
Final call for Fen foodies to appear on Come Dine With Me Read More »
Last Saturday saw about 75 classic cars line up on Palace Green opposite Ely Cathedral. Owners for all over the region display their gleaming vehicles of various ages. The oldest vehicle was produced in 1937 and the newest was just 8 years old. Organised by the Cambridge and District Classic Car Club, this is the …
Some “less than prrrrrfect” behaviour has got famous feline Garfield banned from Ely’s Virgin Holidays store, a company spokeswoman has confirmed. The Virgin Holidays spokeswoman today told Spotted in Ely: “We can confirm that Mr Sainsbury (aka Garfield) has been asked to leave our Ely store after some less than prrrrrfect behaviour recently. “As one …
Garfield's "less than prrrrrfect" behaviour got him banned, say Virgin Read More »
The future of Lodestar is now under threat for future years as they cancel this year due to low ticket sales. In a Facebook post tonight, Doug from Lodestar said, Dear all, I am deeply saddened to tell you that I have had to cancel LodeStar. Ticket sales were far too low to run the …
The new principal of Ely College has spoken out about his dismay at discovering that Cambridgeshire’s schools, which receive some of the lowest investment per pupil in the country, will not be getting fairer funding in 2017. Speaking to Spotted in Ely, Richard Spencer said: “In terms of fair funding, my view is simple: I …
A LARGE amount of suspected illegal substances were seized during a police raid on a Littleport property on Thursday. Led by PC Andy Free from Ely Police Station, officers executed a search warrant in Upton Place under the Misuse of Drugs Act after investigating reports of antisocial behaviour. Using a specially trained drugs dog from …
"Substantial" stash discovered during Littleport raid Read More »
Last week saw yet another bridge strike on the infamous railway crossing in Ely. The company whose vehicle hit the bridge took to social media, especially commenting on Spotted in Ely to apologise for the inconvenience their driver caused. Their Facebook editor sent, “Hello Spotted in Ely, We’d like to apologise to the residents of Ely …
Kent Blaxill apologises to Ely – Breath of fresh air Read More »
We had planned to get to 15,000 followers on our 3rd Birthday on the 13th August – but like everything else with Spotted in Ely, it happened all too quick. The last 3 months have seen some massive changes especially on the people working on the site. We have 3 new very keen and enthusiastic members …
Cherry Hill Park took on a carnival atmosphere as people from over 20 nationalities yesterday got together to celebrate International Friendship Day. The informal picnic, organised by Ely mum of two Kate Holmes, was a fun way of bringing together the city’s friendly, diverse community and celebrating its rich cultures. Yesterday marked International Friendship Day …
Ely celebrates its rich cultures at International Friendship Day picnic Read More »
A Strawberry Tea Party last weekend, hosted by the parents of Ely cancer survivor Michelle Black, has raised over £900 for Breast Cancer Care. The party on Sunday included a raffle with prizes donated by friends and local businesses. There were also games like guess the sweets in the jar, guess the cuddly toys birthday …
Strawberry Tea raises over £900 for Breast Cancer Care Read More »
Since news first broke yesterday about secret plans to axe minor injuries units in Ely, Doddington and Wisbech, things have been happening fast. Spotted in Ely’s #saveourminorinjuriesunit campaign – to keep the Minor Injuries Unit open at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely – has had an overwhelming response from local residents, with numerous …
ELY SCOOPS DOUBLE AWARD WIN FOR ITS PARKS AND GREEN SPACES The city is celebrating a double award win for its parks and green spaces thanks to the Keep Britain Tidy Green Flag Awards Scheme. Ely Country Park and Jubilee Gardens are among 1,686 parks and green spaces that have received a prestigious Green Flag …
Double Award for it's Parks and Green Spaces – LuvEly Read More »
It would be “outrageous” to close Minor Injury Units at Ely, Doddington and Wisbech, North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has told Spotted in Ely this evening. Mr Barclay said he had decided to publicise a leaked report by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, recommending the closure of the three units. He has …
Minor Injury Unit closure risk "outrageous" says NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay Read More »
A PETITION has been launched urging health bosses to reconsider secret plans to shut down Ely’s Minor Injuries Unit. As reported here, a leaked document by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) recommends axing the unit, due to financial pressure. Ely woman Emma Watson has launched a petition, calling on CHG petitioning clinical …
Don’t even THINK about axing our Minor Injuries Unit is the message from local residents, following a leaked report recommending its closure. Patients from across East Cambridgeshire have reacted furiously to the news that the popular service at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital may be shut down due to a lack of finances. Speaking to …
Fury over closure recommendation for Ely's Minor Injuries Unit Read More »
Mums from across East Cambridgeshire will be gathering in Ely next week to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Events will be taking place worldwide as part of the Global Big Latch On, an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging women to breastfeed and offer support to each other. For the first time, Isle of Ely branch of …
Mums to celebrate breastfeeding in Ely's first Big Latch On Read More »
A recent spate of vehicle crime in Ely City has underlined the need for people to check that they are locking their cars. Over the previous two weeks seven vehicles have been entered, and property stolen. Over night between 20th and 21st of July four vehicles were targeted in Cardinals Way, Gateway Gardens, and Broad …
Ely Cathedral has been closed to the public today so that its interior can be filmed for Hollywood blockbuster Assassin’s Creed. The grounds immediately by the cathedral have been sealed off and visitors are being offered special deals to visit other tourist attractions, such as Oliver Cromwell’s House. Due for release on December 21, Assassin’s …
Hollywood blockbuster Assassin's Creed being filmed in Ely today Read More »
Cambridgeshire’s schools have received some shocking end-of-term news: despite getting some of the lowest investment per pupil in the country, the government has temporarily put the brakes on fairer funding. As students and teachers prepared for the start of the school summer holidays, Education Secretary Justine Greening announced that plans to bring in fairer funding …
Bad news for Cambs schools – no fairer funding for at least another year Read More »
A new children’s fairy book has been inspired by the magical settings around Little Downham, Wicken Fen and Lode. By day, Peter Crussell is a sales director for a fire detection equipment company based in Kent. By night he’s better known as P. C. Crussell – the author and illustrator behind Tales from the Enchanted …
Fenland fairy book receives rave reviews on Amazon Read More »
Filming on Hollywood blockbuster Assassin’s Creed is due to start at Ely Cathedral early next week, Spotted in Ely understands. Film crews have already started transporting equipment and sealing off the area in preparation and there have been sightings of filmstar and producer Michael Fassbender reported in town. A sign has gone up at the …
Another Hollywood blockbuster to be filmed in Ely Read More »
With the high temperature set to continue throughout the week, the region’s ambulance service is advising people how they can beat the heat and stay safe. During the weekend’s heatwave, the service saw a surge in 999 calls. Over a 72 hour period (15th-17th July), the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) received …
Ambulance service advise public to beat the heat Read More »
Celebrity weather presenter Laura Tobin made an impromptu visit to Ely Cathedral today to make the most of the gorgeous Fen backdrops from the 215ft (66m) tall West Tower. Speaking exclusively to Spotted in Ely, the broadcast meteorologist said her team chose the hottest day of the year so far to return to Ely, to …
Laura Tobin picks hottest day of the year to return to Ely Read More »
It wasn’t quite a riot, and any truly angry mobs were kept away – but three lucky ladies from Ely had to be parachuted back to Planet Earth after meeting Kaiser Chief’s front man Ricky Wilson in Newmarket recently. Emma Bibby, Helen Davies and Helen Trill had travelled to Newmarket to see the Kaiser Chiefs …
The association behind the Barns area of Ely “The Barns Community Voice” has announced this years Annual Picnic on the Field. This Sunday, 24th July 2016 will all residents of the Barns invited to the High Barns Play Area where Children’s games, games for adults, 2 bouncy castles, Barbeque and Mini Carboot sale will be active. …
Chosen Bun from London has signed up to a restaurant on Ely’s new Leisure Development which see’s a Cineworld due to open in February 2017. But who is Chosen Bun? Well they are currently just one store in Fulham, London who have big plans to expand with their premium burger service. Started in 2012, Andy, Pete …
Leisure Development to Get Something Different in Chosen Bun Read More »
A new petrol station at Sainsbury’s superstore due to open in Ely at the end of August. A spokeswoman said the site, which is currently under construction, would be unmanned and would contain three petrol pumps. As it’s a “small format store” there would not be a car wash facility included, she said. The projected …
A scorching hot day did not stop over 5000 women and children from taking part in today’s Race for Life event in Cambridge. Heart FM got the party atmosphere going at Parker’s Piece. Despite the serious reason behind the event – to help find more cures for cancer – the mood was mostly one of …
A Facebook post about a litter of labrador puppies snatched from a Soham garden has been shared almost 7000 times since yesterday. Soham resident Emma Haird said the fox red puppies had been stolen from a property in Orchard Row at lunchtime on Friday. “If anyone sees or hears anything please please can you let …
Heartless thieves snatch labrador pups from Soham garden Read More »
On 9 June the Rotary Club of Ely, with support from the Rotary Clubs of Soham and Littleport, took 64 children from Highfields School and 30 helpers and assistants to Wicksteed Park. Three buses from Grey’s of Ely, plus the school’s own minibus, took the excited children on a very sunny day to the Park. …
Get creative with a canvas, get your masterpiece displayed and raise money for local charities in the process. For the first time, the charity art exhibition, organised by Cambridgeshire Timebanking Partnership, has been opened up to entrants across Cambridgeshire. A similar contest has previously run in the south of the county. Entrants of all ages …
Two friends who recently raised over £500 in a memorial walk to remember two fellow Tesco employees who tragically died within a day of each other are holding a bingo to raise even more money for their chosen charities. Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling, who both work at Tesco Ely, have organised the charity bingo …
Charity bingo night to raise cash for Angie and Marlene's favourite charity Read More »
Littleport badminton club held their 5th annual Jim Burns Memorial tournament in memory of their late chairman Jim Burns. 16 players entered the completion which is a handicapped singles event. The semi finals featured 2 previous winners and 2 previous runners up, with Zahid Ahmed (2012 & 2015 winner) beating Doug Marsh (2012 runner up) …
HISTORIC HOTEL OVERLOOKING ELY CATHEDRAL CELEBRATES A NEW CHAPTER … The prestigious Interesting Hotels Group is delighted to announce that it has recently acquired the historic Grade II listed Poet’s House located in St Mary Street, Ely located opposite Ely Cathedral and Oliver Cromwell’s House. Originally consisting of three Grade II listed properties and run …
Poets House is saved by The Interesting Hotels Group Read More »
An aspiring cop who recently spent a week at Ely Police Station got to help store seized drug equipment, accompany a PCSO on a school visit and show a blind visitor around the station – and almost as importantly, he learned how to make a “perfect cup of tea”! Ely College student William Andrews, 14, …
Week with Ely Police "the best experience of my life", says Ely College student Read More »
Brownies in Soham got a special visit from the police last week – for all the right reasons! PCSO Ian Hawkins visited the Brownies on Friday to assist them with how to keep safe while trying to obtain their Out and About badge. To get the badge, the girls have to take part in a …
The Department of Transport has approved funding of £16 million for the Ely Bypass. The Ely Bypass, which has been in the pipeline for around a decade, would significantly improve delays on the A10 and around Ely. The reduction in congestion would bring huge benefits to those who use these busy main roads, cutting travel …
Press Release: Department for Transport announces funding for Ely Bypass Read More »
Firefighters were called to two separate blazes in Ely in 12 hours last weekend. At 12.58am on Saturday, crews from Littleport and Ely attended a house fire in Kent Close. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire and positive pressure ventilation fans to clear smoke. The crews returned to …
Fire crews called to two accidental fires in 12 hours Read More »
Richard Spencer, who has been working in the college since April to lead the transition to Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT), said today he was delighted to have been appointed and was looking forward to the challenges ahead in improving educational standards and attainment at the college in Downham Road, Ely. His appointment follows the …
A new principal has been appointed at Ely College Read More »
At the age of just 32, Ely mum Michelle Black heard two words that would change her life: “breast cancer”. Having just had her second child, Michelle was shocked to discover she had the disease at such a young age. “I couldn’t take in what was happening and was scared of what the future held …
Residents of Collier Close are calling on David Wilson Homes to rectify the terrible workmanship conducted last week. Last Thursday, contractors TCL Landscapes were called in to conduct hedge and tree trimming to prepare Collier Road for adoption by Cambridgeshire County Council. After 15 years, the road is still under ownership of David Wilson Homes, a …
We are a team of 24 students and staff that will be travelling next year to work alongside teachers and children at two charity funded schools in a slum district of Nakuru, western Kenya. We will be assisting teachers in classes, building new classrooms, refurbishing existing classrooms, repairing classroom furniture and running multi-sports programmes …
Zoe and Zareen host this month’s Ely Soup at Sylhet Restaurant on Market Street courtesy of owner Zahid with Ely Community First Responders, Invisible Illness Support Group and Pos+Ability inviting the attendees to vote for the £260 in the pot. The Soup movement was first started in Detroit USA, has a way of bringing community …
Patrick & Carol Creek are pleased to announce the opening of the new look and revitalised Plough & Harrow on Ely Road in Littleport. The original Plough & Harrow closed some years ago and made way for the Littleport Steakhouse & Gigi’s. The premises is no longer 2 rooms downstairs but one walk through from …
Aquafest 2016 sure did go off with a bang this year as Thorlabs took the glory for winning the raft races but not before Atrium fell apart and Tesco just well stopped on launching their water weapon. Several thousand people lined the banks of the Great Ouse to watch the spectacle and enjoy not only …
Spotted in Ely keeps on growing – so we’re delighted to welcome two new team members on board. With over 14,500 followers, Spotted in Ely is East Cambridgeshire’s most popular social media page. Exercise junkie and chicken commercial star Jenni Homent is taking on the role of creative media executive while clay pigeon shooter and …
Spotted in Ely welcomes Jenni and Claire to the team Read More »
Ely’s Little Princess Sophia Isaacs went for the chop last weekend, raising an incredible £765 for kids battling cancer – more than seven times her initial target. When you factor in Just Giving donations, her sponsored haircut has so far raised £882.50 for The Little Princess Trust, a charity supplying real hair wigs to youngsters …
Selfless Sophia gets the chop for kids with cancer Read More »
Singing and laughing has helped five East Cambridgeshire supermums complete a gruelling 50km trek through the Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire countryside, escaping with just one blister each. Team Wonder Women were among 1000 adventurers walking, jogging or running in the London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge on Saturday to raise money for several good causes. The team …
Wonder Women complete London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge in under 10 hours Read More »
Revellers attending Aquafest last weekend got a taste of life on the home front when a pop-up exhibition about the wartime years came to Ely. Run by Viva Arts in Soham, Street Life 1939-1945 aims to show people what life was like for local families living during World War II, focusing on life on the …
A cake maker, magician and secondary school were some of the 28 businesses taking part in a special celebration of local organisations and retailers in Ely today. Handcrafted Cupcakes, entertainer Sammy Magic Magic, of Razamatazz Magic Emporium, Ely College and East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices were some of the businesses, charities and organisations represented at Ely …
Ely & District/B&T Motor Repair riders were in action on both days of the weekend, on Saturday, Cliff Loveday and Phil Gosling took part in the Norwich ABC 10, where club honours went to Cliff Loveday, but only just, with a finishing time of 23:06, just three seconds ahead of Phil Gosling who crossed the …
The 9th of July 2016 at Witcham sees the 46th holding of the World Pea Shooting Championship & Village Fair on the Green at 12 pm. (Competition starts around 1pm). This is the main fund raising event of the year for the upkeep of the Village Hall. Entry on the day: Price individuals £4, £2 …
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A group campaigning to resettle Syrian refugees in East Cambridgeshire is delighted by the support it received from residents attending Aquafest last weekend. The Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign (ERRC) had a stall at Aquafest on Sunday to raise awareness about its drive to help Syrians fleeing persecution and atrocities in the war torn country. As …
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The Post Office is advertising for a retailer to take over the running of its Ely branch, after the previous postmaster lost his contract, Spotted in Ely can reveal. Interested parties have until July 13 to register their interest on the Post Office corporate website. According to the advertisement, the successful applicant will be in …
A woman had a lucky escape when her car smashed into a tree in a dyke at Littleport on Wednesday. Shortly before midday police were called to Victoria Street, after a driver suffered a medical emergency before losing control of a car near The Swan pub. The 60-year-old woman was found conscious and breathing, shaken …
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