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Children urged to think about plight of refugees in poster contest

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Looking for something creative and thought-provoking to do with the kids this half-term? Children across East Cambridgeshire are invited to consider the meanings of the words “home” and “refuge” in a poster competition aimed at increasing awareness and compassion for Syrians escaping war and persecution. The competition, organised by the Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign, is …

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A Taste of the Continent in Ely this Bank Holiday Weekend

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A taste of the continent is coming to Ely this Bank Holiday weekend with the return of the Continental Market on Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday, 28 – 30 May. Experience the sights and sounds of a traditional continental market, with stalls selling everything from freshly made paella, crêpes and tartiflette to artisanal cheese …

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Remembering lost friends – and raising cash for their chosen charities

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Two Tesco Ely employees are preparing for a fundraising walk to keep “the memory alive” of two long-serving colleagues who tragically died within a day of each other. On June 26 Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling will lead a scenic walk from Tesco supermarket along the Ely riverside and back to raise cash for Arthur …

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Project to provide young people in need with daily essentials

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A project to help provide essential items for children and young people who may not have access to basics, such as toothpaste and soap, has been set up in partnership with the Police and East Cambridgeshire District Council. The packs of basic toiletries, underwear and other essential care items will be made available through schools, …

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Prizes sought to help school buy lifesaving defibrillator

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An Ely primary school is fundraising for a lifesaving defibrillator – and is looking for residents and companies to donate prizes towards its annual summer fair. Friends of the Lantern School, the Lantern Community School’s fundraising committee, is hosting the Lantern Summer Fete on June 25. Its members hope proceeds will help raise cash for …

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Rewarding volunteering

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An innovative scheme encouraging groups to give their time to their community in exchange for rewards has recently been launched in Ely – and those behind it hope its popularity will soar. Cambridgeshire Time Credits project manager Yannick Auckland says many people who have never volunteered before are putting their names forward – and gaining …

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Ronnie Scott's comes to Ely for a Jazz Picnic at the Palace

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By kind permission of the King’s School, Amnesty International Ely City Group are delighted to announce that, following three sell-out concerts, we are once again bringing members of Ronnie Scott’s All Stars to Ely for a memorable afternoon of brilliant jazz. Heading the line-up will be James Pearson, resident pianist and Artistic Director at Ronnie …

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E4Ely – Issue 13 – Friday the 13th Edition

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Quite frankly there are no horrors in our magazine this week, which is the biggest edition to date. MORE CONTENT – LESS ADVERTS = MORE ENJOYMENT from a community publication Over 20 articles and 100 events its time to start reading E4Ely every Friday afternoon   Pages this week:

Pre-School extends sessions to suit busy parents

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A popular Ely pre-school is extending its sessions and age range to help accommodate busy parents. From September, Goslings Pre-School will be taking youngsters from the age of three (rather than the term after they turn three), and if there is enough interest from parents, they may consider taking them even earlier, manager Michelle Smith …

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Wicken Beer Festival 14th May 2016 4 pm until the beer runs out……

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On Saturday 14th May, Wicken Recreation Ground will be the venue for the 13th Wicken Beer Festival run by a group of volunteers from the village to fund raise for play equipment.  Over the years the group have managed to install a multi-use games arena, installed play equipment and supported local groups who use the …

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Archaeological dig at new District Leisure Centre site underway

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The archaeological excavation of the site on Downham Road, where East Cambridgeshire District Council is hoping to build a new leisure facility for the District, will start this week on Monday 16th May. At the request of the Cambridgeshire County Council Historic Environment Team, the whole 2.8 hectare site will be excavated because it is …

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Patch from scratch

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Always wanted to learn patchwork? Now’s your chance. Sew Much to Do are running a day long patchwork course in Ely, perfect for beginners or those wishing to brush up on their skills. Participants will end up with a tote bag big enough to carry their sewing bits and bobs. The course is taught by …

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Dealing with sibling rivalry

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Ever wondered why your kids squabble and compete? The Soham Children’s Centre is putting on special Sibling Rivalry sessions, aimed at empowering parents and carers with strategies for dealing with children’s behaviour and raising self-esteem. The sessions will explore the underlying reasons behind why siblings fight as well as giving people the tools to tackle …

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East Cambs launches 3R campaign to tackle radicalisation

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A campaign to help prevent vulnerable young people in particular from becoming radicalised and drawn into extremism has been launched by East Cambridgeshire District Council. The 3R campaign stands for “Recognise, Report and Result” and gives partner agencies a simple message about how to support young people at risk of becoming involved in extremist activities. …

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Viva say Thank you

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Last month Ely Tesco chose Viva Arts and Community Group to be their charity for the month. This included Viva members going along for a full day of donation collections as well as advertising Viva to the general public. The total of £365.41 was raised and will be put towards Viva’s busy summer! Viva has …

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New access improvements completed at Ely Country Park

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Further access improvements have been carried out at Ely Country Park to enable more people to enjoy a fantastic day out. Access improvement works at the sloped footpath connecting Springhead Lane and the wildflower meadow in Ely’s award winning Country Park were carried out on behalf of East Cambridgeshire District Council. The specification was developed …

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Jason Ablewhite elected as new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire

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Jason David Ablewhite has been elected as Cambridgeshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). The vote took place on Thursday 5th May across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, with the result being declared on Friday 6th May at 17:27. Jason Ablewhite, the Conservative Party Candidate, beat Dave Baigent, Labour Party, after second preference votes were counted, as neither had …

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Last chance to catch Paul Hawdon & sneak peak at stitch-links

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‘Fantastic work’ ‘Amazingly detailed’ ‘Enormous impact’ Our current exhibition of etchings from Paul Hawdon ends this weekend on Sunday 8 May. This prize winning artist has exhibited at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, The Royal West of England Academy, The Discerning Eye and various print exhibitions. Our next exhibition stitch-links (right) features contemporary textiles from five …

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DRUGS IN EAST CAMBS CLAMPDOWN – Operation Edison a success story

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Last Friday saw the completion of a week long secret operation conducted by East Cambs Police which saw several individuals arrested and charged for under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Code name Operation Edison, many local officers spearheaded by Sergeant Phil Priestly and followed by local members of the press. The mission …

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E4Ely – Issue 11 Out now

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Issue 11 of E4Ely sees The Red Hat Society come to Ely and the Eel Catchers Daughter welcome their 25,000th customer plus much more including a map of all the locations taking part in the Eel Safari this Bank Holiday Weekend.

New Police Initiative Launched to offer Support and Advice about Healthy Living to Youth

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Local Police Crime Reduction Officer, Sue Loaker, will be launching a new initiative in May 2016 which is titled ‘Sue’s Essentials’. ‘Sue’s Essentials’ is a project that is being launched to protect the dignity and comfort of young ladies and men in East Cambs. We recognise that (unfortunately) there are some people that are struggling to …

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Police search for yet more possible shoplifters

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The Police would like to speak to these males in relation to a theft of over £700 worth of electricals from a supermarket in Ely on 12th April 2016. If you have any information then please call PCSO Ian Hawkins at Ely Police Station on 101 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

E4Ely – Issue 10 – Out Now

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Ely celebrates the Queens 90th Birthday with the City of Ely Military Band. Also this week, Fenland Jamming 10 years on, Aldreth Village Fair, Lucy Frazer’s Letter to Spotted in Ely and also how to get involved with Eel Throwing (not real ones). Plus all the usual Whats on and much more.

Cambridge United helps Mayor continues her Celebration of Volunteering

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As part of the Mayors Celebration of Volunteering two events were held this last weekend. On Friday evening  hosted by St Peters Church Ely and sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ely (Hereward) Dave Doggett, the Chairman of Cambridge United Football Club spoke on volunteering and the role of the Club in the community  The …

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E4Ely – Issue 9 – Out Now

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In this weeks E4Ely Magazine you can see: Drayman’s Son cleans up awards The Marathon Man for Diabetes UK and why the Flying Scotsman is now not coming to Ely and much much more Click here to open: https://issuu.com/inmediagroupely/docs/issue_9_final

New district leisure centre planning application submitted

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Further progress on delivering the new district leisure centre was made this week with the submission of the reserved matters planning application. The scheme has been granted outline planning permission under the hybrid planning application for the cinema, but the plans have to go through the Reserved Matters process to agree the design and layout …

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Council-owned land at The Vineyards in Ely to remain as open space

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The triangular piece of land at The Vineyards, closest to Ely market square, and solely owned by East Cambridgeshire District Council (see map), is to remain as open space. The decision for the land not to be developed was reached after a review by Councillors at the Asset Development Committee meeting on Wednesday 23rd March …

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E4Ely Issue 6

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We are please with Issue 6 of E4Ely. Lots of lovely fundraising stories this week with more news from the local Rotaries and much much more. Oh yes even more events than last week. Don’t forget if you want your story in next week then email us, pr@spottedinely.com

A Soup-er evening for Ely!

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Ely Soup’s very first event Was on 18th March Held at Babylon Gallery, Ely Local crowd-funding project Winner of £180 was ‘Ely Milks’: a local breast-feeding group We had a fantastic launch of Ely Soup on Friday, with four great pitches from: Ely Foodbank –  appealing for money to buy food Ely Library – appealing …

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