Page 33 – Spotted in Ely

Garfield's "less than prrrrrfect" behaviour got him banned, say Virgin

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 …

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Lodestar has cancelled for this year

Events, Music, News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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"Our young people deserve a better deal" – new Ely College principal speaks out on fairer funding blow

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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"Substantial" stash discovered during Littleport raid

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Kent Blaxill apologises to Ely – Breath of fresh air

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Not quite 3 years old and 15,000 followers

Editors Blog, Featured / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Ely celebrates its rich cultures at International Friendship Day picnic

Featured, Gallery, News / By Tali

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 …

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Strawberry Tea raises over £900 for Breast Cancer Care

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Our Minor Injuries Unit – the story so far

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Double Award for it's Parks and Green Spaces – LuvEly

Featured / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Minor Injury Unit closure risk "outrageous" says NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Petition launched to save Minor Injuries Unit

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Fury over closure recommendation for Ely's Minor Injuries Unit

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Mums to celebrate breastfeeding in Ely's first Big Latch On

News / By Tali

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 …

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Is your Vehicle Secure

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Hollywood blockbuster Assassin's Creed being filmed in Ely today

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Bad news for Cambs schools – no fairer funding for at least another year

News / By Tali

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 …

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Fenland fairy book receives rave reviews on Amazon

News / By Tali

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 …

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Another Hollywood blockbuster to be filmed in Ely

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Ambulance service advise public to beat the heat

Featured, instant_articles / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Laura Tobin picks hottest day of the year to return to Ely

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Hail to the Kaiser Chiefs!

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Picnic on the Field High Barns Play Area

Events / By Mark Cooney

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. …

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Leisure Development to Get Something Different in Chosen Bun

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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New petrol due to open at end of August

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Spotted… at Race for Life in Cambridge

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Heartless thieves snatch labrador pups from Soham garden

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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KIDS OUT 2016

instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

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. …

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Get creative, have your art displayed at Kings College – and raise cash for local charities

News / By Tali

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 …

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Charity bingo night to raise cash for Angie and Marlene's favourite charity

News / By Tali

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 …

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In memory of Jim Burns

instant_articles, News, Sport / By Mark Cooney

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) …

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Poets House is saved by The Interesting Hotels Group

Featured / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Week with Ely Police "the best experience of my life", says Ely College student

Featured, News / By Tali

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, …

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Soham Brownies get visit from police

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Press Release: Department for Transport announces funding for Ely Bypass

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Fire crews called to two accidental fires in 12 hours

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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A new principal has been appointed at Ely College

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Brave Michelle battled breast cancer at just 32

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Frustrated Residence Call for Work to be Redone

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Raising funds to send students to Kenya

News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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The 3 Z's of Ely Soup

Featured, instant_articles, Organisations / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Plough & Harrow Opens Once Again For Business

Business, News / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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A Massive Gallery of Aquafest 2016

Featured, Gallery / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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Spotted in Ely welcomes Jenni and Claire to the team

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Selfless Sophia gets the chop for kids with cancer

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Wonder Women complete London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge in under 10 hours

Featured, News / By Tali

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 …

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Local history comes to life at Aquafest

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Local businesses celebrate Independents' Day

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Local Riders Master the Norwich ABC 10

instant_articles, Sport / By Mark Cooney

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 …

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The 46th World Peashooting Championship – Are you man enough?

Events, News / By Mark Cooney

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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Campaign group heartened by compassion for Syrian refugees

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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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New postmaster sought for Ely exclusive

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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 …

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Driver has lucky escape

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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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Mane man PC Spencer harnesses his horse whispering skills

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

You’ve heard the old cliche about firefighters rescuing cats up tree – but a local cop took on the role of horse whisperer in Mepal yesterday. At 4am on Sunday police were called by their ambulance colleagues who had witnessed ponies wandering across the highway. PC Guy Spencer helped to return a horse which had …

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Two Ely schools and a Soham care home need your green tokens!

instant_articles, News / By Tali

Two Ely primary schools and a Soham care home are battling it out for your green tokens at Ely Waitrose this month. The Isle of Ely Primary School, Soham Lodge Care Centre and the Lantern Primary School are all in the running for Waitrose’s Community Matters scheme for July, with shoppers invited to contribute their …

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Air ambulance called out nine times in just four days

instant_articles, News / By Tali

It’s been a busy time for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with the helicopter called out nine times in the space of just four days. On Thursday night, at about 11pm, the air ambulance was called to Little Downham, after a man in his 80s suffered a cardiac arrest. He was treated at the scene …

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Paw Patrol pups help Little Thetford pre-school raise over £1000

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

Paw Patrol were on a roll at Little Thetford Acorns Pre-school & Children’s Club Fun day on Saturday. Fire dog Marshall and police pup Chase were on the case, making a guest appearance and helping the pre-school raise over £1000 towards its running costs. The annual Sports and Fun day started off with running races …

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Lantern pupils help make summer fete the best ever

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

An Ely primary school fundraising for a lifesaving defibrillator is £4000 better off, following its most successful summer fete in history – and its success is largely down to its pupils. Members of Friends of the Lantern School, the Lantern Community School’s fundraising committee, are thrilled by the support their Summer Fete received on June …

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Spotted… at Bioblitz 2016

Featured, Go Wild in Ely, News / By Tali

Nature-lovers were in for a massive treat this weekend, with a fabulous array of free activities for the whole family to enjoy at Bioblitz 2016. Mini-beast tours, wild art, pond dipping and nature tours proved a popular hit with young and old alike at Ely Wildspace, the natural environment surrounding Pocket Park, also known as …

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Viva is proud to present Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR!

News / By Mark Cooney

In April Viva auditioned for Disney’s production of The Little Mermaid JR and we could not believe the turnout and enthusiasm shown by the local community. Since April the cast of 70, aged 7 to 15, have been working hard at rehearsals and show week is now only around the corner. The show has had …

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East Cambs purchases land for a commuter car park

instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

East Cambridgeshire District Council has purchased land close to Ely railway station with the aim of providing additional car parking spaces for commuters. The land is close to the Tesco ‘Click and Collect’ depot at The Dock. Subject to obtaining planning approval, the Council is aiming to provide at least 100 new car parking spaces …

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Calene joins the Ely Hereward Rotary Club

instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

At last week’s meeting Calene Easey became the newest member of the Ely Hereward Rotary Club, Ely’s evening Rotary Club. Calene who works at the Littleport Timebank, was welcomed by Club President Janet Porter, and will be helping he club next Sunday when the two Ely Rotary Clubs will be holding the annual Ely Aquafest, …

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Over 1,000 ties will be handed out to Ely College students

Featured, instant_articles / By Mark Cooney

1,100 red, gold, blue and green ties will be handed out to students as Ely College is set to become part of Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) on Friday 1 July 2016. Ely students will be greeted by students from other CMAT schools across Cambridgeshire, and will each receive one of the four coloured ties …

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Connect through Canvas

instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

Get creative with a canvas and see your own art exhibited at the prestigious Kings College, Cambridge! ‘Connections’ a charity art exhibition is open to artists and non-artists – young and old! Entrants can purchase a 12 inch canvas for £10 and produce their own work of art. Entries will be exhibited anonymously at Kings …

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Creating new homes for Barn Owls in the Ouse Washes

instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

A local Barn Owl Recovery project in partnership between the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership and the Barn Owl Conservation Network (BOCN) has been working hard to increase the population of Barn Owls in the area by recreating a connected habitat across the Ouse Washes Landscape. Research has taken place to establish the locations of existing …

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Overturned lorry caused traffic chaos

instant_articles, News / By Tali

An overturned lorry brought caused major gridlocks on the A142 near Mepal yesterday morning. The 32 tonne flat bed lorry overturned after the driver suffered an unrelated medical emergency shortly after 10am. The driver was taken via ambulance to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and did not suffer major injuries. No other vehicles were involved in …

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Haddenham's Beer Festival Starts Friday

Featured, instant_articles / By Mark Cooney

Haddenham Beer Festival is back! The Beer Festival Committee has been doing some of its finest work to create a second event for this summer, which promises to be as much family fun as last year’s, if not more(!) . There are an impressive list of bands playing on all 3 days, listings can be found on …

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Selfless Sophia set to get locks bobbed this Saturday for kids with cancer

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

Selfless Sophia Isaacs – the Ely schoolgirl featured on the front cover of E4Ely Magazine back in May – will have her luscious locks bobbed this Saturday to help youngsters battling cancer. She has already raised £425 (£497.50 including Gift Aid) for The Little Princess Trust, a charity supplying real hair wigs to kids who’ve …

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Battle of the Somme commemorative service to mark 100th anniversary

instant_articles / By Mark Cooney

Service to commemorate Cambridgeshire soldiers who fought at the Battle of the Somme to take place at Ely Cathedral, 1 July, 11am – 12 noon, 100 years on from the first day of fighting. Local residents are invited to a commemorative service to be held on the 100th anniversary of the first day of the …

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Walk raises almost £500 in memory of Angie and Marlene

Featured, News / By Tali

A fundraising walk to remember two former Tesco employees who died within a day of each other has so far raised almost £500 for their chosen charities. On Sunday about 35 people took part in the walk along Ely Riverside, organised by Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling. The walk, which started at Tesco and continued …

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Elderly patient airlifted to hospital

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The East Anglia Air Ambulance was called to Littleport on Monday, after an elderly woman suffered a broken leg. Dr Nathan Howes and critical care paramedic Jemma Varela attended the incident in Parson’s Lane yesterday lunchtime, after receiving reports of a woman in her 90s having a fall. The medics treated the patient before sedating …

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Need a project funding?

Featured / By Mark Cooney

Do you fancy pitching a project at 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 project can …

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Bishop calls for healing and hope after EU poll

News / By Mark Cooney

The Bishop of Ely, the Rt Revd Stephen Conway, has made the following statement following the announcement of the result of the EU referendum: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear…” These are words from the Bible written by John, a friend of Jesus. I have been reflecting on these words …

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Long stay cats looking for their "forever homes"

News / By Tali

Can you offer a happy home to one of these cuties? RSPCA Block Fen has some fabulous felines who have been at a shelter for a long time, waiting for their perfect families to walk through the door and rehome them. These four fabulous felines are just some of the many cats currently staying at …

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New lifesaving kits for air ambulance crews

News / By Tali

New lifesaving kit bags have been launched today by the East Anglian Air Ambulance in a bid to ensure that medical crews have the best drugs and equipment possible to deal with emergencies. The kit includes equipment to anaesthetise patients, place arterial lines, surgical airway management, an iSTAT machine, an ultrasound machine and suction. It …

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Aspiring cop spends week with Ely Police

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Ely Police Station welcomed its youngest addition to the team today – work experience student William Andrews. The 14-year-old Ely College student will be spending the week at the station, gaining an insight into policing across East Cambridgeshire. William, who hopes to join the police when he leaves school, started his first day attending a …

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Very Lucky Escape for Everyone as 2 cars are written off

News / By Mark Cooney

A road traffic collision on the A10 near Stretham this morning resulted in two vehicles being written off. The two cars involved are a Ford Fiesta in red, and a Volvo S60 in silver. The Volvo initially caught fire and both Ambulance and Fire Rescue services attended the scene before order could be restored. One …

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A New Way to Shop in Local Stores

Business, News / By Mark Cooney

Ely My shop is Local had their Grand Opening on Friday the 17th of June. The company was officially opened by Lucy Frazer, local MP. The event was held at the Old Dispensary and attended by local dignitaries and independent shop owners. These days the local independent shops are facing an increasingly tough competition from online …

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Boot camp for kids kicks off in Ely

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Think boot camps are just for adults? Think again. A new class has just started in Ely, aimed at boosting children’s confidence and improving fitness and flexibility. Personal trainer Dawn Lamb launched the Active boot camp last week, aimed at school aged children, after seeing the success of her adult fitness classes. Mum to Ellis, …

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Farmers' Market celebrates 16 years in Ely

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Happy birthday, Ely Farmers’ Market! Yesterday the iconic market celebrated 16 years of selling fresh, local produce in the city. East Cambridgeshire District Council celebrated the big day by providing vegan cupcakes and other treats to passers-by. There was also a prize draw, with £25 of goodies from the Farmers’ Market up for grabs. The …

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Spotted… at the Lane Academy show at The Lantern

Featured, News / By Tali

Families attending the Lantern School Summer Fete this afternoon were treated to an awesome dance performance, courtesy of the Lane Academy performing arts school. Run by Vanessa Cross, the Lane Academy has classes throughout the area, aimed at children of different ages as well as adults. The company runs classes at the Lantern every Thursday …

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Spotted… at the Lantern School Summer Fete

Featured, News / By Tali

There were many shiny, happy faces at The Lantern School in Ely this year, when hundreds of people attended its annual Summer Fete. Despite forecasts of torrential rain, the sun shone throughout, creating a carnival atmosphere. There was a huge variety of entertainment on tap, from zorbing and bouncy castles to face painting, craft and …

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E4Ely – Issue 19 – Man Saved Meets Heroes

Magazine, News / By Mark Cooney

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Ely NCT superstars honoured in regional awards

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The breastfeeding counsellor for the Isle of Ely NCT group has been honoured and three volunteers have been highly commended in a regional ceremony recognising the charity’s volunteers and practitioners who go the extra mile. Ely mum Megan Stephenson won the prestigious Parent Supporter award during the East of England heat of the NCT Volunteer …

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Calling Tigers! Places available at popular pre-school

News / By Tali

One of East Cambridgeshire’s top performing pre-schools has rare spaces for the next academic year. Rainbow Pre-School, graded ‘Outstanding’ in all 17 areas after its last Ofsted inspection in January, has places for its Tigers group, aimed at children turning four during the next academic year. Manager Debbie Reed said: “People assume Rainbow’s waiting lists …

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Heart attack survivor thanks lifesaving crew at emotional reunion

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

An Ely heart attack surviver has thanked ambulance staff and volunteers for giving him a “second chance” after saving his life six months ago. Father of three Peter Swan had an emotional reunion with his life-savers on Wednesday. Peter, who can’t remember anything from the experience, is “eternally grateful” and January 13 has become his …

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Refugee poster campaign gets huge response from "compassionate" kids

Featured, News / By Tali

A competition aimed at reflecting on the plight of refugees has had an overwhelming response, with more than 100 children from across East Cambridgeshire taking part. The Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign organised the poster competition, which had the theme “Home/Refuge”. Children were invited to reflect on what a safe home meant to them and how …

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Can you spot over 600 species in 24 hours?

Featured, Go Wild in Ely, News / By Tali

Calling nature-lovers: the race is on to spot as many plants and animals as possible in 24 hours, with organisers of Ely Wildspace BioBlitz hoping to beat last year’s record of 600 species. Members of the public will be joined by experts at Bioblitz 2016 from 5pm on July 1 to 5pm on July 2 …

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Jo Cox to be honoured at Ely refugee meeting tomorrow

Featured, News / By Tali

Murdered MP Jo Cox will be honoured at a meeting in Ely tomorrow night. Along with communities and groups across the world, members of the Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign will pay tribute to the Batley and Spen MP, who was stabbed and shot in Birstall, West Yorkshire on Thursday. The ERRC are hosting a public …

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Popular Pooch rehomed

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A “wonderful” dog whose eyes were surgically removed has today found his “forever home”. Pooch was a familiar sight at RSPCA Block Fen and could often be spotted taking a snooze in the Wimblingdon shelter’s reception area. On its Facebook page, the charity says: “Pooch unfortunately had to have both of his eyes removed due …

Man banned from drinking in city centre

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A CRIMINAL Behaviour Order (CBO) has been issued to an Ely man. Todd Germeney, 31, of West End Close, Witchford, was issued with the two-year order at Cambridge Magistrates Court on June 8. The judge heard how the order was brought forward following work carried out by Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the East Cambs Safety Partnership …

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Local politicians speak out on EU referendum

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The area’s two Conservative Members of Parliament are divided on whether the UK should remain in the European Union, with South East Cambs MP Lucy Frazer in the Remain camp and North East Cambs MP Steve Barclay supporting a Brexit. With two days to go until Britons take to the poll to vote on …

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Muslim Community feed Ely

Featured / By Mark Cooney

The Ely Muslim Association once again feed Ely in a spectacular way on the Market Square. Despite Football being on, hundreds of people turned out for the now annual Fasting Feast that the Indian restaurants around Ely arrange to show why they love being a part of our community. Ely’s Mayor, Ian Lindsay came out …

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Green space closed for summer – Anglia Water says it had no choice about the timing

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An Ely mum who lives by a park closed to the public for three months has questioned why Anglia Water has chosen to carry out sewage works during the busy summer period. Work began today to lay a new sewer pipe within the green space between Downham Road and West Fen Road. As reported in …

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Lucy Frazer pays respects to Jo Cox

News / By Mark Cooney

South Cambs MP Lucy Frazer has today paid tribute to murdered Labour MP for Birstall, Jo Cox. She was attacked last week and died in her home constituency. In a Facebook status, Lucy said, “I am deeply saddened by the senseless murder of Jo Cox MP last week, and my thoughts are with her family …

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G's could move to continent in the event of a Brexit

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One of East Cambridgeshire’s biggest employers has threatened to move its headquarters to the continent in the event of a Brexit, according to East of England MEP Vicky Ford. On her Facebook page last week, the Conservative MEP warned that John Shropshire, who runs G’s Fresh, had told her that he would “need to move …

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E4Ely – Issue 18 – Goslings Celebrate

News / By Mark Cooney

Inside the magazine

Ely Cathedral shows compassion for Orlando victims

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Ely Cathedral may not be allowed to fly a Gay Pride flag – but it has shown its compassion for victims of Orlando’s homophobic mass shootings in other ways. This week, numerous Spotted in Ely followers have asked whether the cathedral would raise a rainbow flag in solidarity with victims of the Pulse gay nightclub …

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Council notifies public of emergency tree felling work in Ely next week

News / By Mark Cooney

Removal of a mature willow tree in Ely will take place next week, on Wednesday 22nd June, to ensure the area remains safe to the public. The Willow tree (tree number 2183, highlighted on the site plan) is situated near the corner of Lavenders Land, on the edge of the Riverside footpath, off Willow Walk. …

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