Page 34 – Spotted in Ely

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

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

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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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advertiser / By Mark Cooney

Ely NCT superstars honoured in regional awards

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

instant_articles, News / By Tali

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

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

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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Kate asks for Peace and Understanding in tough times

Featured / By Mark Cooney

Local guest blogger Kate Holmes has asked us to share her thoughts of what is happening in the world and asks everyone for peace, calm and understanding during tough times. There is a lot of hate spreading around the world at the minute. It makes the world a very sad place right now. I …

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Green space to close over summer

instant_articles, News / By Tali

An Ely green space popular with dog walkers, cyclists and joggers will be closed for the entire summer to make way for sewage works. On Monday Anglia Water will start laying a new sewer pipe within the open park area between Downham Road and West Fen Road. The work is expected to take 12 weeks, …

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Market Street Brasserie Opens

Business, instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

The old Montaz is gone and in it’s place is new chef Robin D’Souza and business partner Nelson who have created the “Market Street Brasserie”. Robin has moved from London where he was the head chef at Piccadilly’s Le Meriden Hotel. The food at the restaurant on Market Street, Ely is described as English with …

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Delicious treats at Cafe Highfield

instant_articles, News / By Tali

Highfield School will be taking part in its last pop-up cafe of the academic term on Monday (June 20). Children and young adults with special educational needs will bake and sell freshly baked scones, cookies and other treats as part of the Cafe Highfield project. They will also serve up tea, coffee, milkshakes and fruit …

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Aled rescued from chimney

instant_articles, News / By Tali

It’s not only cats that apparently have nine lives – this poor little critter had a lucky escape after it was found stuck in the chimney of Ely Cathedral’s Chapter House last week. On June 10 the cathedral’s work force came to the rescue and gave their feathered friend a new home in the Dean’s …

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Sweeney Todd opens tonight for Viva

Featured / By Mark Cooney

The Brook in Soham welcomes Viva! from tonight in their production of Sweeney Todd. The 15 plus cast is a mostly adult affair as they tell the story of the Barber of Fleet Street and his story of revenge. A very dramatically musical which is very vivid and dark. The stage is set so the …

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Kira rehomed – after 268 days at Block Fen

Featured, instant_articles, News / By Tali

RSPCA Block Fen’s longest resident has finally gone to her “forever home”, after staying for 268 days at the Wimblingdon shelter. On June 7, shy Kira, a har Pei cross Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was rehomed with her new family, much to the delight of shelter staff. Deputy manager Kirstyn Gaunt said Kira was initially transported …

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Ely MILKS to celebrate National Breastfeeding Week

News / By Mark Cooney

Ely MILKS is a local breastfeeding support group, offering much needed help to local mums and babies. They meet weekly on Thursday afternoons and there is no charge to the mums accessing the group. Further details can be found on their website, www.elymilks.co.uk. On Thursday June 23rd from 12.30-2.30pm they will be hosting a picnic …

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Vigil for victims of Orlando massacre

Featured, News / By Tali

“We’ve got to change the hearts and minds of people by showing that we are no different to anybody else,” says a woman attending a candlelit vigil to remember those massacred at an American nightclub yesterday. A number of people gathered at Ely Market Place tonight to show their solidarity with Orlando in Florida, where …

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Join in the Ramadan Feast

Featured, instant_articles / By Mark Cooney

The Ely Muslim Association are once again inviting the citizens of Ely to come and enjoy their free Fasting Feast on the Market Square next Monday, 20th June at 8.30. Muslims every year practise Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar and they celebrate by fasting during daylight hours. The month of fasting can …

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Goslings celebrate with a Royal tea-party

Featured, News / By Tali

Flat caps, flappers and flags were the order of the day at Goslings Pre-School on Friday, when youngsters donned 1920s fashion to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday. As events took place throughout the country to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s landmark birthday, three and four-year-olds at the Ely pre-school got out the bunting and …

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Vote for your favourite photo of the beautiful Ouse Washes Landscape!

Featured, instant_articles / By Mark Cooney

All of the fantastic entries to the Snap the Ouse Photography Competition have now been shortlisted and the eight finalists are up for public vote on the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership’s website (www.ousewashes.org.uk/resources/galleries). The Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership (OWLP) launched the exciting Snap the Ouse Photography Competition back in March as part of the lead …

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Review of Guy Johnston ( ‘cello) and Melvyn Tan (piano) in Ely Cathedral

Events, News / By Mark Cooney

After the inaugural event of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival this year: a workshop with budding young cellists, these highly talented musicians gave a splendid concert in Ely Cathedral. The programme was varied but the performance was constant: a performance that can only be described as outstanding. Their phenomenal technique was immediately apparent as …

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Records Broken by Ely & District/B&T Motor Repairs Cycling Club Riders

instant_articles, News, Sport / By Mark Cooney

A record standing since 10th August 1989 was finally broken on the 9th June, taken part in the VTTA East Anglian 10, raced over 4 weeks on the E2/10 course at Six Mile Bottom on the A11. Club members, Robert Golding, Mathew Ely and Phillip Gosling, joined 69 others on the start line with Robert …

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Energy balls recalled over food poisoning fears

News / By Tali

A snack sold at health food stores and gyms has been recalled because of fears it may contain bacteria linked to food poisoning. Bounce Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its Bounce Cashew & Pecan Protein Balls and Bounce Apple & Cinnamon Protein Balls, after they were found to have sunflower kernels that may …

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Spotted at… Littleport Fun Day

News / By Tali

Zorbing, dancing and a tug of war… And sunshine on tap! Just a few of the fabulous activities on offer at the recent Littleport Fun Day. Pictures by Philip Laver.

Spotted at… Ely St John's School Summer Fete

Featured / By Tali

What do police cadets, a petting farm and a pony have in common? They were all part of the fun at the Ely St John’s School Summer Fete and Car Boot on Saturday. Led by Sgt Stephen Coulson, a number of Police Cadets volunteered their time to help the school’s fundraising committee, The Friends of …

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E4Ely – Issue 17 – WakeHereward Project

Magazine, News / By Mark Cooney

This week find out how the WakeHereward Project has started and G’s Open Farm Sunday This weeks pages

Record breaking year for Etheldreda Craft and Food Fair

Featured / By Mark Cooney

Last weekend saw the celebrations for St.Etheldreda, the founding Abbess of the first Abbey in Ely, get off to a fabulous start with the wonderful Etheldreda Craft and Food Fair on Palace Green. Visitor numbers were slightly down on previous years due to a cold start to the day but those who did visit enjoyed a …

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Four Speeders in 40 Minutes

instant_articles, News / By Mark Cooney

PC Guy Spencer deployed today at 11 a.m. on Cambridge Road, Ely, conducting speed checks. In a forty minute period he issued no fewer than four tickets to vehicles, clocking speeds of 43mph, 48mph, 49mph, and even 50mph in that 30mph zone. The officer has commented: “This stretch of road is 30 miles per hour …

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Beauty businesses join forces and create The Beauty Loft

Business, News / By Mark Cooney

Becky Cross has always been “Beauty by Becky” above Toppers on Forehill but to be able to offer more services decide to join forces with Louise Nicholas from “Little Beauty Treats” and formed “The Beauty Loft”. The official opening took place last Saturday with free drinks and cakes and opened their doors to everyone who wanted …

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VIVA to take on the "Sweeney" ….. Todd

News / By Mark Cooney

Last Saturday, members of Viva! Theatre Group from Soham came to Ely to promote their new production of Sweeney Todd which starts next week at the Brook in Soham and tickets are still available! Even PCSO Matt Chennell from Ely Central thought he would help with promotion Spotted in Ely will be their for the …

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Much needed care and attention is happening at The Maltings

News / By Mark Cooney

Last week we had a message saying that the theatre seating was looking old and dirty and Spotted in Ely reported that to Ely City Councillor Liz Every to which a meeting was called. Cllr Every reported back that the matter was being looked at and explained that groups who use the hall are responsible …

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A Beautiful Day for a BBQ

News / By Mark Cooney

With such terrible wintry weather for most of last week, it seemed improbable that the annual Ely Rotary Club barbecue would not be too pleasant. But summer turned up on Sunday, giving an absolutely perfect day for fifty members and guests attending at the beautiful garden of Enid and John Bedford at Witchford. Everything made …

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Lucy Frazer MP presses Transport Minister for improvement on A142

News / By Mark Cooney

Lucy Frazer, Member of Parliament for South East Cambridgeshire, has today pressed for improvements to Junction 37 between the A14 and A142. Ms Frazer and neighbouring MP Matthew Hancock met with the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Transport, Andrew Jones MP, to raise the issue of traffic on the A142. Ms Frazer and Mr …

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Police and Police Cadets offer Crime Prevention Advice

News / By Mark Cooney

Ely PCSO’s and cadets were out in force on Saturday with a stall on the Market Place to offer anyone and everyone free advice on Crime Prevention. Anything from looking after your home to property you carry about. From personal safety to road offences. Anything and everything was offered with leaflets and who to contact …

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SISTER ACT – The Gallery

Gallery / By Mark Cooney

Gallery from the Dress Rehearsal of Sister Act from the CAT Theatre Company last week

New Ely College principal to be appointed by CMAT

Featured, News / By Tali

The academy responsible for taking over the running of Ely College next month is in the process of appointing a successor to principal Evelyn Forde. As reported on Spotted in Ely last week, Ms Forde will be stepping down from her post at the end of August. On July 1 Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust, CMAT, …

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Arran gives joggers A:Run for their money

Featured, News, Organisations, Sport / By Tali

If you’re driving along Ely’s main streets, you’ve probably seen them. Men, women and teens of all ages, sprinting together whatever the weather in flourescent “Run Happy” vests. Chances are they’re part of Get Your A:Run, a group set up by dancer turned running coach Arran Selhi in September. The group has already accumulated 110 …

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Plough & Harrow set to make a comeback in Littleport

Business, News / By Mark Cooney

After many years of being the heart of Littleport, The Plough & Harrow is set to make a comeback to the wonderful building on Ely Road. Patrick & Carol Creek are the new owners and have begun on making major changes both inside and outside since GiGi’s and The Littleport Steak House closed. Carol said, …

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Spotted at… The Little Downham Village Fete

Featured, News, Villages & Towns / By Tali

A dull day didn’t dampen spirits at today’s Little Downham Village Fete. There were smiles aplenty as people browsed numerous stalls, watched performances by Horizons Academy dancers and displays by gun dogs and raptors. Later in the afternoon there were children and adult races, a tug of war and a show by the Lantern Dance …

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Ely Welcomes Open University Graduates from All Over UK

News / By Mark Cooney

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ely is proud to host every year, graduates from Open University. Many of the graduates spend over 4 years studying their chosen subjects and this is their day to celebrate with a graduation mass in Ely Cathedral. The OU, despite having many offices in many larger cities throughout the UK choose Ely every year and …

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E4Ely – Issue 16 – A Terrific Sister Act – OUT NOW

Magazine, News / By Mark Cooney

A Terrific Sister Act from CAT Theatre Company. A hero in our midst and rescues a man from drowning. Another hero helps a family escape from car wreck. Prince William lands his chopper in Ely. The Great EU Debate and Soham Carnival Pictures plus over 100 events coming up in the area. Inside Issue 16

Man Named in Hit and Run as Police Make Arrest

News / By Mark Cooney

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at an accident following a fatal collision in Littleport on Wednesday night (June 1). The 43-year-old from Ely was arrested yesterday evening after he voluntarily attended Parkside Police Station. He was released on bail to return to Parkside …

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Little Miracles Football vs Cricket

News / By Mark Cooney

On June 8th 2016, Ely City Football Club’s first team players and management team will be taking on Wilburton Cricket Club. The difference being there won’t be a overhead kick, corner or goal line clearance in sight as it will be at cricket as opposed to football for the Ely City side, with the proceeds …

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One Terrific Sister Act!!

Featured / By Mark Cooney

The packed house at the Maltings were treated to a show stomping performance of ‘Sister Act, the Musical’ by the CAT Theatre Company. The already sold out show featured all the characters from the blockbuster film. With an adapted for stage script and musical score, each of the amateur actors have clearly put every ounce of heart and soul into …

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Prince William lands air ambulance in Ely

Featured, News / By Tali

As a teenager growing up in America, Kelli Ford used to have posters of Prince William hanging on her bedroom wall. This morning, she got to see her idol in the flesh – when the Duke of Cambridge and his colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance attended a medical emergency in Ely. The EAAA …

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Hero saves man from drowning in the river

Featured, News / By Tali

A restaurant manager is being hailed a hero after jumping into the River Ouse to save a man’s life several weeks ago. Lukasz Lankiewicz, general manager of Ta Bouche in Ely, was locking up the popular riverside eatery and bar with duty manager Jordan Pattison in the early hours of May 5 when he heard …

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Watch out for a suspected scam offering people free iPhones

News / By Tali

If something appears too good to be true, that’s probably because it is. Ely residents have been shocked to receive links to an apparent scam, advising them to sign up to test the new iPhone 7. A pop up advert has been appearing while people have been browsing some local newspapers online, advising people that …

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Passers-by rescue mum and son from car in ditch following "horrific" accident

Featured, News / By Tali

An Ely mum wants to trace two good Samaritans who rescued her and her son from a “horrific” car smash near Littleport on Tuesday. Cheryl Stanford feared for her and her son’s lives after their car spun into a ditch on Ely Road after sliding out of control in torrential rain. Unable to open the …

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Ely College principal resigns

Featured, News / By Tali

The principal of Ely College has announced she will step down at the end of the academic year – just 18 months after taking up her post at the struggling school. In a letter to parents, principal Evelyn Ford said she was “extremely proud of all that has been achieved by everyone in the school …

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"Invisible illness" group to be set up

News / By Tali

A new support group is being set up to help people with “invisible” illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Hayley Mason, who runs the Ely Cambridgeshire Fibromyalgia Support Group, is currently seeking funding for the “overarching support system”, while running her existing group. The new group will be called Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support …

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Remembering life on the home front during WWII

Featured, News / By Tali

Were you living in Ely, Littleport, Chatteris or Soham during the Second World War? Or do you know someone who did? If so, the Street Life project would like to hear from you! Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Street Life’s latest local history venture is focusing on what life was like for families living …

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“Should I stay or should I go?” Market goers quizzed over EU referendum

Featured, News / By Tali

With weeks to go before people go to the polls to decide if the United Kingdom should remain in the European Union, some media show an almost equal split in opinion between those who favour a “Brexit” – and those who wish to stay in the EU. Where better to test the public mood than …

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‘Pay what you Decide’ show at Babylon ARTS for ‘A Girl With A Book’

News / By Mark Cooney

Babylon ARTS are staging a powerful one man show ‘A Girl with a Book’ based on the true story of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafza on Friday 24 June : 7.30pm, the ticket price? Whatever you decide! Written and performed by Nick Wood for the New Nottingham Playhouse, this will be Babylon ARTS first …

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