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Award winning Viva is back with their next production ‘Sweeney Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street A Musical Thriller’. From Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th June this black comedy will be performed at The Brook Entertainment Centre in Soham. The plot follows the infamous homicidal career of Sweeney, the unjustly exiled barber, who returns …
Local pet supplies business Jurassic Bark will be 2 years old as of the 28th of May and are inviting local people and businesses to gather at their store in Littleport. They will also be giving one customer the chance to win a £50 voucher with raffle tickets given for every purchase made. The owners, Ania …
On Thursday 12th May cadets from 42F (King’s Lynn) Squadron and 1094 (Ely) Squadron took part in a tug of war with a difference. A team of cadets and staff of the Squadron pulled a Tornado GR4 aircraft down part of the runway at RAF Marham in Norfolk on a beautiful evening. The RAF Tornado …
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:
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 …
Pre-School extends sessions to suit busy parents Read More »
The residents of Stretham are gearing up for their Feast weekend, which starts on Friday 13th May with an open mic family picnic and BBQ on the villages Recreation Ground. The whole weekend is packed with activities for the whole community. The theme of the Feast for 2016 is the Queen’s 90th Birthday. On Saturday …
Opens at the Babylon Gallery Saturday 14 May – meet the artists this Saturday 2 – 4pm An exhibition of new contemporary textile work opens at the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s Waterside on Saturday 14 May and continues to Sunday 12 June. stitch-links are a group of 5 contemporary textile artists who are scattered around …
Stitch-Links : Contemporary Textile Art Exhibition. Read More »
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 …
Wicken Beer Festival 14th May 2016 4 pm until the beer runs out…… Read More »
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 …
Archaeological dig at new District Leisure Centre site underway Read More »
The annual Cambridgeshire Community Fair is now only four weeks away. The Fair, organised by local charity, Cambridgeshire ACRE, is taking place on Tuesday 7 June 2016 at the Burgess Hall in St Ives. The event is completely free of charge to attend and will be run from 2pm – 6pm. No booking is required …
Cambridgeshire Community Fair 2016 fast approaching Read More »
Haddenham’s putting its name on the festival map with its first ever Bead Festival planned for this month. But rather than throwing your hands in the air, you’ll be needing them to make pretty keepsakes instead! Spoilt Rotten Beads is holding its first ever Bead Festival on Saturday May 21 – with lots of beady …
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 …
Wanted: enthusiastic volunteers to help lead Toddler Rhymetime at Ely Library. This popular, free singing group takes place in the children’s library from 10.30am to 11am every Wednesday. Toddler Rhymetime is mostly led by parents and grandparents – and more people are currently needed. No previous experience is required – just enthusiasm and a sense …
Ever wondered what it felt like to be a condemned rioter, awaiting execution in a Georgian gaol? The Ely Museum will be marking the 200 year anniversary of the Littleport Riots with special events and re-enactments taking place throughout May 21. People will be able to chat to condemned rioter John Dennis in his …
After 4 years, the former pub in Littleport turned restaurant closes it doors with immediate effect. In a statement on it’s Facebook page, which appears to be now closed down says: “The time has come to call it a day in Littleport. Thank you for your support over the past 4 years. If it was …
Steakhouse and Bar in Littleport Closes Without Notice Read More »
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 …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is warning consumers against purchasing any supplements which may contain the chemical commonly known as DNP. This extremely dangerous and toxic compound is marketed over the internet as a weight loss or body building supplement but, if taken, it can quickly cause kidney failure and even death. Furthermore, taking this product …
Calling all nature lovers! A race to spot as many different types of birds as possible is due to take place on Sunday (May 15). Ely Wildspace is organising the bird race, which typically takes place twice a year. Members of the public are invited to meet at the top of Kiln Lane at 7am. …
I am very proud to announce to all the Spotted in Ely fans that Tali Iserles has agreed to join us on a part time basis as a journalist. Tali has been a keen follower of ours since we first started and has even worked on projects with us in the past such as the …
Can you offer cute Kira her forever home? The sweet but shy crossbreed terrier has been at RSPCA Block Fen for 239 days without a single visit from anyone wanting to adopt her. Staff at the shelter were so puzzled by the lack of interest that they put together a video, highlighting two-year-old Kira’s plight. Click …
Disadvantaged local children will be better off, thanks to the generosity of Burwell residents and supermarket staff. On Saturday (May 7), the Co-operative supermarket in North Street put on a raffle and bake sale, raising a whopping £445 for charity. Of that, £220 will go to the Red Cross, the Co-op’s charity of the …
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. …
East Cambs launches 3R campaign to tackle radicalisation Read More »
Just lately we have seen an increase in pets becoming local celebrities, including Garfield AKA Mr Sainsbury’s and Alfie who does tricks for treats. Well now meet Dyson the Wonder Bulldog. Dyson, formally known as Billy appeared on Paul O’Gradys, “For the Love of Dogs” TV show where owners Steve and Ali immediately fell in …
There's a new sheriff in Town – Meet Dyson the Wonder Dog Read More »
Astronomers were treated to a rare sight today (Monday) – when the transit of Mercury across the sun was visible for the first time in decades. Ely Astronomy Club members gathered by the cannon on the green outside Ely Cathedral to watch as the smallest planet in the solar system travelled between the sun and …
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 …
East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) will be supporting a business forum organised by Sutton’s Parish Council on the 19th May 2016. The Parish Council is working on a joined up Neighbourhood Plan to help shape important developments across Sutton and the local area. Key to this is consulting with its business community to understand their …
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 …
New access improvements completed at Ely Country Park Read More »
The Ely based agency received the Gold award in the Tenant Voting for best Agent in the South East at the prestigious estate and letting agent awards in the UK, the ESTAS, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s Park Lane on Friday 15th April 2016 attended by 900 of the UK’s top property …
Sorry for the delay, work got in the way but here is Issue 12
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 …
Jason Ablewhite elected as new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cambridgeshire Read More »
‘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 …
Last chance to catch Paul Hawdon & sneak peak at stitch-links Read More »
[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 …
DRUGS IN EAST CAMBS CLAMPDOWN – Operation Edison a success story Read More »
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.
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 …
New Police Initiative Launched to offer Support and Advice about Healthy Living to Youth Read More »
New East Cambridgeshire District Council dog warden Jenessa Springhall is reminding dog owners of the changes to microchipping laws that come into force this month. Now, owners of dogs found by the police or local authorities not to have a microchip will have the benefits explained to them and be given a short period to …
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.
An extra special visitor to The Eel Catcher’s Daughter earlier this week … Charlie Stringer from Ely got a nice little surprise as she became the stores 25,000th customer. Helen who owns the Eel Catchers Daughter still hand writes all of their receipts and has done since they opened in November 2013. Charlie was presented …
Eel Catchers Daughter Welcomes 25,000th Customer Read More »
Tomorrow (Wednesday) will see the launch of Ely Cathedrals YouTube channel, bringing one of the oldest buildings in the UK into the modern day. Saying on their Facebook page, “We are really excited and can’t wait to show you some of the beautiful films taken of our Choir at the Candlemas event we held in …
Next week will see the soft launch of Ely’s newest beauty salon, Pure Ely in Three Cups Walk opposite 3At3 Cafe. In the property that was to be Julian London Kitchens, Cheryl Bailey is to open a high end spa after being in a smaller unit for some years and gathering many repeat clients. Along with …
230 ladies from The Red Hat Society descended into Ely today celebrate their 15th year as a group of ladies who can now say they can. Julie McGinley, Queen of the Sluice Women Chapter from Downham Market told Spotted in Ely “Every year on April 25th we come from all of chapters to spend the …
The Red Hat Society come to Ely to celebrate 15 years Read More »
Police would like to speak to the males in the photos in relation to a theft of over £800 worth of electrical goods from a local supermarket on Wednesday 20th April. If you have any information then please contact PCSO Ian Hawkins at Ely Police Station on 101 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555 …
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.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was 90 yesterday and Ely celebrated it in its own unique way. Over 200 people attended the Market Place along with Ely’s Mayor, Cllr Lis Every and other dignitaries from the area. The Cathedral got involved by turning the Octogon tower from its usually evening white colour to that of …
Gallery of Queens Celebrations on the Market Place Read More »
Doing the work I do from time to time I find myself meeting some extraordinary people and Tuesday was one of those occasion when I had the privilege to meet Callum Fairhurst who has been through and seen more than any person should from someone who is 3 times his age. He is just 18! …
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 …
Cambridge United helps Mayor continues her Celebration of Volunteering Read More »
With less than a year to go before the realisation of the Ely Leisure Village, long time supporter of Spotted in Ely, Andrew Cardwell gives us a birds eye view of the development using his Phantom 3 drone. 5 retail blocks have already been confirmed and we spoke to 2 of the franchisees this week …
East Cambs Modified Season Opener for 2016 has been advertised for this evening at 7PM. It is likely to be taking place at St Thomas’ Place, Ely, and the Park and Ride Car Park off Bartholemew’s Walk. This is a meeting for car enthusiasts – with modified vehicles including bikes, trucks and 4x4s. While we …
Police issue warning over Modified Car Meet due in Ely Read More »
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
Newbury has closed its public toilets and now the drivers are boycotting the town. Coaches are now heading to another town further on which means Newbury loses 800 tourists who stay for dinner/lunch and buy from local shops and operators fear the same may happen here. So we know Barton Road loos are to stay open …
This Saturday is the last game of the season for both senior teams and for the first time this season both teams are at home. The development XV are up first as they entertain Cantabs 2’s, kick off for this is 2 o’clock. Then at 3 o’clock the 1st XV take centre stage as they …
The Police would like to speak to the ladies pictured in relation to a purse theft in Ely on Thursday 14th April. The purse is believed to have been taken from a ladies handbag. We would advise everyone who carries their purse in their bag to ensure it is tucked right at the bottom and …
Police want to question 2 ladies over purse theft in Ely Read More »
ELY ROTARY CLUB DONATION Once again The Rotary Club of Ely have been able to make a further donation to Camtrust, a local charity specialising in lifelong learning for adults with disabilities and learning difficulties. This money will go towards helping buy essential items for their centre, based at Impington, near Histon, Cambridge. The purpose …
Cultural Connections : Deanna Tyson, John Lyons & Mohammed Djazmi Wednesday 6 – Sunday 24 April 2016 Babylon ARTS, Babylon Gallery, Waterside, Ely CB7 4AU Open: Tues – Sun 12 – 4pm, Closed Mon. Free entry Preview, Meet the Artists: Saturday 9 April: 12.30pm – 2.30pm Mask-making Workshop: Saturday 16 April: 2pm – 4.30pm ‘Don’t …
A man from Ely will be tackling the London Marathon for Diabetes UK after living with Type 1 diabetes since he was a teenager. The London Marathon, run on 24 April 2016, sees dozens of Team Diabetes UK runners take to the streets to run the 26.2 mile course. Paul Sycamore, 32, is running the …
London Marathon for a Man from Ely for Diabetes UK Read More »
The Police would like to speak to the four women in the photos in connection with the theft of £459 worth of make-up from Superdrug in Market Place, Ely on April 4. Anyone with information should call police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Third photo removed after concerns. This was …
The world most renowned steam locomotive, The Flying Scotsman was supposed to be passing through Ely on May 25th. However Cathedral Tours, the operator of the train has decided to cancel several trips planned the renovated engine due to safety fears. Earlier this month, nearly 60 people put themselves in danger as the train passed …
Flying Scotsman is now NOT coming to Ely amidst safety fears Read More »
For the first time in CamRA Ely history a pub has taken a clean sweep of available awards. Andy & Jo Pearson, owners of the renamed Drayman’s Son, took over the pub on Forehill last July from the previous owner. Then it was named the Liberty Bell. They knew a few weeks ago that they …
A Clean Sweep of Awards plus a nice surprise for The Drayman's Son Read More »
How time has flown and already into Issue 8 of E4Ely. This week is our ArtReach Special where you get to see the entrants of this amazing competition and meet some of the winners. You can also find out about Sutton Feast and Sutton Beast, Ely Leisure Village update, about entering Aquafest and a couple …
ArtReach 2016 concluded in spectacular fashion as 5 winners were selected from the huge range of entries submitted to Ely Police. Many of the pieces of art will be displayed around the Police Station to brighten up the usual dull white walls and remind the local force why they are here and give a better …
ArtReach 2016 – A Success Story for young artists Read More »
Spotted in Ely has never really been about business but more focusing on the people and the events of Ely. Times have to change especially now the small team of people commit over 100 hours of work to the project. It’s because of this commitment that we now have over 80% of the online interaction …
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 …
New district leisure centre planning application submitted Read More »
Ely Jazz is a monthly event which takes place on the first Thursday of every month at the Kings Arms. The events have been going on for the past 2 and a half years and are becoming renowned for the quality of jazz that is on offer. This month we have The Phil Marshall Quartet …
Council owned Paradise Leisure Centre today celebrates 30 years of being open. Opened in 1986 by Northern Ireland international Pat Jennings the leisure centre has become a hub for many sporting activities with a main hall, squash courts, training gym and dance studio. The centre is expected to remain open for the foreseeable future …
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 …
Council-owned land at The Vineyards in Ely to remain as open space Read More »
At the A10 near Littleport at approximately 0910 am, officers had cause to attend this collision between a milk wagon and a (much larger) curtain sided lorry. The drivers of both vehicles are ok – the driver of the milk wagon suffered a slight injury. The driver of the milk wagon has been reported for …
This weeks copy and without any April Fools jokes is out now and exclusively online. Find out why your street lights will be turned off for 4 hours every night and how your child can get national training in Cycling plus much more. Do you have a story you would like in next weeks copy? …
Yesterday Spotted in Ely went undercover to see what our new sponsor, The Kings Barber has to offer on Market Street. Within moments of walking in, we were greeted and offered a tea or coffee as well as being asked if we wanted our coats hanging. There was no queue on a Tuesday afternoon and …
The King's Barbers. A new experience in mens grooming Read More »
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
Street Race Delivers Multiple Local Charity Funding. Isle of Ely Produce organisers of the annual Potato Race on the streets of Ely have today announced the beneficiaries of the charity proceeds from the 2015 event. The race sees local farmers and businesses teaming up to see who can race up and down the high street …
Over £3000 given to charities from 2015 Ely Potato Race Read More »
Soham Comrades competed yesterday in the London & Southern Counties 2nd Section Brass Band Championships of Great Britain and scooped a brilliant 3rd placing out of 16 bands . The band has had a brilliant 12 months . In January we competed in the Butlins Mineworkers Competition and came 2nd out of 24 bands and …
Soham Comrades Band takes 3rd place in the Nationals Read More »
Last night Sylhet in Ely held a Curry Night for Ely Community First Responders with the aim of buying a new life saving defibrillator for Ely. The aim was to raise £777 which was exceeded when money from the night and calendar sales from Spotted in Ely added together. Zahid Ahmed, owner of Sylhet said, …
More than £1100 raised through Curry and Calendars Read More »
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 …
One of Ely’s most enigmatic characters, Nigel Clarke, died suddenly last weekend. For more than 30 years Nigel worked at King’s Ely in many roles including Estates Bursar and Lab Technician. He retired just 5 years ago. Even while working at King’s he was a very active member of Ely’s community. He will be remembered …
This weeks magazine is now out. We have changed from Wednesday to Friday due to working commitments.
East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) is pleased to announce that positive steps have been taken in light of public feedback to retain the public conveniences at Barton Road, Ely. At the Commercial Services committee meeting on 15th March 2016, councillors voted to keep the Barton Road toilets open. The matter will now be referred back …
Last Saturday the Cathedral saw more than £11,000 raised for Grief Encounter organised by Soham local, Jason Fretwell. Jason, a catering manager for Clare College in Cambridge decided he wanted to help after his wife, Katie experienced the bereavement at the loss of her mother and the charity was there to help. Furthermore, Grief Encounter Founding Patron, …
Many join in for a night of fund-raising for Grief Encounter Read More »
There has never been a better time to employ an apprentice or start an apprenticeship, yet many businesses in the area remain unaware of how to recruit locally. As part of National Apprenticeships Week, Mayor of Ely Lis Every and District Councillor for Sutton Lisa Stubbs met with Senior Operations Manager Bernel Alberga, at Elean …
Last Saturday saw the Cathedral host the very busy and successful Grief Encounter Ball in which over £10,000 was raised. The event had many suppliers involved and sadly due to the wet weather, the grass around the side entrance was churned up. The Cathedral had not hosted events in the Lady Chapel to this size …
Local Company Sid Bibby saves the day and a lot of money for Grief Encounter Read More »
Local companies took to the Maltings this Tuesday [8th March] for what was a very successful first pop up business surgery. The free event in Ely, which took place from 8.30am until midday, was organised by Signpost to Grow of the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) in conjunction with East Cambridgeshire District …
One stop shop for free business support a hit with local companies Read More »
Once again the Rotary Club of Ely has awarded a donation of £200 to Headway Cambridgeshire, to help fund the work they carry out in support of local adults with brain injury. It is often asked what sort of local charity the Rotary Club benefits, and where the money so kindly donated by local people …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An exhibition of artworks about our Human Rights by internationally-renowned and award-winning children’s illustrators is now in the Cathedral. Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom), Korky Paul (Winnie the Witch, The Monster Book of Horrible Horrors), Chris Ridell (The Edge Chronicles, the Ottoline series) and Polly Dunbar (Dog Blue, Fly Away Katie) are just …
We are all free – Exhibition of Amnesty – Our Human Rights Read More »
Queen of Cakes, Mary Berry CBE came to visit Ely today promoting her new book “Foolproof Cooking” through local booksellers Toppings. The audience packed into St Mary’s Church and then a special signing took place. Tickets for the event sold all 250 tickets within 12 hours of going on sale but people where invited to …
This is state of the Greys of Ely coach after just a 10 minute school run yesterday. While Greys were happy to talk to us about the incident they did want to name the school as most of the children there are brilliant on other journeys. Chairs have been destroyed and litter strewn all over …
Monday night saw an army of volunteers descend on the Maltings with Mayor Cllr Lis Every to celebrate they work that they do every year on various projects including Ely in Bloom, Christmas Lights and CCTV Monitoring. Representing the various projects were it’s projects leaders, Mike Collier for Christmas Lights, Ian Newstead for the Switch …
Did you miss anything on Spotted in Ely this week? Well fear not, its all in the magazine which you can read online, download or through you Issuu app on your smartphone. In this weeks edition: Food & Drink 2016 New defib installed in local primary school What happens to all the 5p’s from carrier …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The creative writing challenge for East Cambridgeshire children up to the age of 13 has launched its 2016 competition and the organisers are hoping to top last year’s astonishing results. Well over seventy entries were received and the standard couldn’t have been higher. “It was truly amazing!” says Annabel Reddick from Burrows Bookshop. Along …
The Ely Hereward Rotary club is offering the chance to win one of eight giant Easter eggs again this year, raising money for local charities and good causes. Tickets are £1 each, and eggs are located at the following outlets, each running its own draw: Toppers Hairdressers, The Lamb Hotel, Burrows Newsagents, Café Nero, The …
Can you help us to identify these two males? We have released CCTV images of two men we’d like to speak to in connection with the theft of more than £600-worth of weight loss tablets from a shop in Ely. The incident happened at about 6pm on February 18, in Brays Lane, Ely. Anyone with …
Diet Enthusiasts Sought by Police after theft in Ely Read More »
Ely’s best kept secret has finally been revealed – the celebrity chef line up for 2016’s Food & Drink Festival. The first of three wonderful chefs to be appearing at this year’s festival, which will take place on the 1st and 2nd May, is Jean-Christophe Novelli, theaward-winning French chef and Michelin Star restaurateur. He simply …
Viva has a busy week ahead with the next show of 2016…Evita! Rehearsals for Evita started in October 2015 and now show week is nearly here. With a cast of 40 and a whole group of volunteers from the local community this is one Viva show not to miss. All the stops have been pulled …
Don't cry!! Still tickets left but just one week till Evita opens Read More »
Since 2005, the Big Lottery Fund and ITV have given the public a say in awarding more than £30 million of National Lottery funding to 600 Good Causes across the UK. This year Little Miracles Cambridge, Ely & Newmarket (CEN) has the opportunity to win £50,000 to help us continue the work we are doing …
Police are trying to find the owner of this mini-moto bike which was abandoned on Cloverfield Drive in Soham earlier this month. If you have any information please call 101
Franchise company 23.5 Degrees has opened a new Starbucks store in the Cloisters. The previous occupants Carrington’s closed last year. This is the second store of Starbucks to come to Ely but the original coffee shop was owned by head office. The shop has gone under a new lick of paint and furniture which is …
Tesco Ely this week have become the latest recipient to give away £30,000 to local good causes in their “Bags of Help” scheme. The multi-national company created the scheme after the Government passed the law that 5p will be charged on carrier bags last year. The new law meant that no large organisation could give away …
Where do all those 5p's go when you buy a carrier from Tesco Read More »
This is exactly what Soham mum Sam did, and all for a cause close to her heart. When Sam’s daughter Evie required major skull surgery at one year old, the family stayed in a Ronald McDonald charity house actually inside the specialist children’s hospital. The family were a 90 second lift ride away from Evie’s …
Could you go from the sofa to a marathon in one year? Yes you can! Read More »
If your are like me scared of visiting the gym then you can find a new non-intimidating way to exercise in the form of eGym at the Atrium Club on Newnham Street in Ely. The newly installed eGym is only the second in UK to be installed but has proved highly successful in parts of …
One of the region’s most popular 10K and Fun Run events is back for 2016 and online entry for both races is already open. ‘The Beast’ is held annually in Sutton, as part of its Feast events, and both races involve a multi terrain course – the Tony Robinson 10K taking you off the edge …
Donations from school builder and pharmacy make purchase possible Pupils raise over £230 for cardiac charity A newly-built Cambridgeshire primary school will have a life-saving defibrillator on site thanks to the generosity of two local sponsors and a national cardiac charity. Isle of Ely Primary School on Cam Drive has been able to buy the …
New primary school to host life-saving defibrillator Read More »
KING’S Ely’s annual Music Festival concluded this week after two weeks of keenly contested competition. Parents, pupils, staff and members of the public were welcomed to the splendour of Ely Cathedral, where the King’s Ely orchestra performed upon arrival, and later enjoyed a high standard of music by students from King’s Ely Senior. This year, …
Ely Cathedral hosts school’s Music Festival Final Read More »
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