E for Ely – Trial Issue 2
This weeks trial issue 2 is now available…. Thank goodness for trials….
Barstool Angel's take Quiz Crown at the Drayman's
Not only does it turn out that the Barstool Angel’s are incredible musicians but they are quizzing legends as they stormed into first place at the Drayman’s Son Charity Quiz Night to celebrate Robbie Burns. Dubbed “The Burn’s Night Quiz”, the pub on Forehill decided to host the event the Guide Dogs Charity for which …
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Charlie's Angels enjoy the new look at Costa, Ely
The new look Costa in Ely is complete after its first re-fit since 2006. For 10 years the store has not changed until the last 2 weeks where a whole new terracotta look makes the coffee shop look not only brighter but bigger also providing more seating. The work area is also much more spacious …
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Bad Parking? After this weeks Police activity, you have been warned
A round up of this weeks activity on parking and traffic reassurance work at our local schools. Our PCSOs have visited Millfield Primary (Littleport) St. Mary’s, St. John’s, Weatheralls (Soham), and Isleham Primary. The officers have responded to concerns with a mixture of guidance, words of advice and the issuing of 18 fixed penalty notices …
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How old would you be if you didn't know?
A thought provoking black and white exhibition has started at BabylonARTS with the artists Helena g Anderson opening the 10 day event. Friday, Helena has taken over 100 photos of various people aged between 0 and 100 but they all have one thing in common. Each other them has a zero at the end of …
Just 2 weeks to Be a Chorister event
The first BACFAD in 2016 takes the form of a short afternoon-only taster session for young boys currently in the year 2,3 or 4 groups (and their parents or guardians). The aim is to have lots of fun! Please note that there is no charge for this very special event, but we do need to know …
Local success at the Chippy version of the Oscars
John scooped The Award for Outstanding Achievement during a prestigious ceremony hosted by the voice of food and drink on BBC Radio 2, Nigel Barden, at the Lancaster London Hotel in London. Sponsored by Middleton Food Products, this award recognises an individual who has made a significant contribution to the industry and has been instrumental in advancing the …
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Ely Tigers face tough opponents this weekend
Ely Tigers RUFC 1st face tough opponents this weekend as they head to Norfolk to face Little Melton’s Crusaders. Both teams are currently full of confidence as the Tigers are on a 7 game winning streak but the Crusaders have recently crushed both Newmarket and Thetford allowing opponents to score just 8 points to their …
Molly Men out and about on Saturday
Joining us in our midwinter revels will be Black Annis Molly, Good Easter Molly Gang,Holly Copse Molly, The Norwich Kitwiches, Mepal Molly Men, Old Glory Molly Dancers, Ox Blood Molly Dancers and Seven Champions Molly Dancers. With so many sides from different parts of the country you’ll be sure to see a remarkable variety of …
Local Agency receives highest recommendations again
Emerald Frog Marketing has once again been approved by Recommended Agencies Register (RAR) following high ratings and recommendations from clients. The Recommended Agencies Register is the UK’s leading directory for businesses looking for advertising, design, PR or digital agencies. Agency clients are invited to rate agencies out of 100 for their skill in specific marketing …
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Beer Festival is just a week away
The Elysian 7th Winter Beer Festival is just 1 week away and this year promises to be the biggest yet with 70 beers available at the Maltings for the 2 day festival. Unlike other years, 2016 marks the start of the fringe festival also with more beers available at the Drayman’s Son and The Townhouse. Organised …
Neil Abrams claims Table Tennis Honours
ELY TT CLUB – WINTER TOURNAMENT Ely Table Tennis Club had another strong attendance at their third member’s Winter Tournament last Saturday at Prickwillow Village Hall. Once again, players from the five league teams were supported by those members and guests who regularly supported the Club. The initial Handicap Singles Competition in the morning helped …
King’s Ely celebrate Oxbridge Success
FIVE King’s Ely students discovered that they have received offers from Oxford and Cambridge Universities this week. From Oxford, Rosamond van Wingerden has been offered an unconditional place to read Classics and Oriental Studies at Oriel, and Thomas Bruce has received an offer from Keble to read Computer Science. From Cambridge, Phoebe Ryan has secured …
Sarah James is our Hero
When Tesco kindly offered Spotted in Ely the opportunity to sell the calendars to customers we never expected one of their staff to take the role so serious. Meet Sarah James who is a very active member of Tesco Ely. Sarah has become a hero in our minds. We are trying to raise as much …
The Travellers Rest is under new management
The Travellers Rest has had its fair share of Landlords over the years but with its unique location of being central to the all the towns and villages surrounding it yet on a main busy road it isn’t ever going to be a real drinkers pub. Steve Shipp took over the management of the pub …
Cash Machine Raided at Ely Station
Overnight, thieves have been at Ely Station and raided the cash machine. We have no information as to whether they were successful in getting the safe part of the machine Looking at the photograph sent to us by Suzanne, it would appear they went in through the top half of the machine as the screen …
Slippery roads causes mini to catch fire
A nasty accident occurred this afternoon when a red mini slid on the slippery surface of Ely Road to Littleport. Circumstances surrounding the accident are not yet known but the driver escaped with minor bruises only.
Spotted in Ely Launches new test issue of "E"
We have today started our 3 week trial of “E”. The new community E-Magazine for Ely. It will be a weekly magazine packed full of the stories we cover and future events coming up within the following couple of weeks. Should everything be successful during our 3 trial issues over the next 3 weeks then …
Keep Texting – You May Kill Someone
One of the major factors that cause traffic accidents are phones. Casualties have been growing in numbers on a rapid scale. Reports are showing that more than 1/2 million people still use their mobiles phones in the UK alone while driving and that produces almost 1.2 million traffic victims worldwide every year. In Belgium, an instructor has come …
Walkies!! for Arthur Rank and Animal Rescue
Last Sunday, 17th January 30+ dogs took part in a charity walk on behalf Animal Rescue Centre and The Arthur Rank Hospice from Downham Market to the rescue centre in Denver. Friends and family of Angie, who is currently receiving care from the hospice is why all breeds from Chihuahua’s to St Bernard’s came out …
Police ticket 7 cars near school for Parking Offences
PCSOs patrolling the vicinity of local schools attended St. Mary’s and St. John’s in Ely, and also Weatheralls School in Soham. We’re greatful to parents who were so positive towards the PCSOs on duty. In the full course of the patrol seven £30 penalty notices were issues and three traffic offence reports (TORs) were written. …
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Carpenters Arms continues support of Soham Scouts
The Carpenter’s Arms have just presented a cheque for £900 to 2nd Soham Scout Group from proceeds of their Sunday meat draw during 2015. The donation will be used to provide equipment and activities for the young people of the group during 2016. Mark Clements, pictured far right said: “On behalf of our Beavers, Cubs …
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The Cathedral gets Ruby Waxed
Ruby Wax OBE came to Ely Cathedral last night and was immediately in awe of the surroundings and in front of over 750 people who filled not only the Nave but also the Transepts. The event was hosted by Topping & Company Bookstore to promote the release of Ruby’s book – “A Mindfulness Guide For …
Can you identify the £50 Note man?
Police have released images of the man who they want to question over the fake £50 note story we published earlier this week. On January 10th at the BP Garage in Soham shortly after 6.30pm, this man filled up his Mini convertible and tried to pay for his fuel using 2 fake £50 notes. The on …
Supergran at 80 years young will take a dive against dementia
Grandmother Margaret Missin will on June 8th, jump out of a perfectly serviceable aircraft to raise money for research against Dementia. This Supergran will be jumping on her 80th Birthday. Dementia is caused when the brain is damaged by diseases, such as Alzheimer’s or a series of strokes. Margaret has had to help her husband Brian live …
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The Bypass is still on course for 2017 completion despite paperwork not yet being submitted
Cambridgeshire County Council has this afternoon assured Spotted in Ely that the Ely Southern Bypass is on schedule. The Cambridgeshire County Council are still to submit Business Plan/Study for the construction to the Department of Transport. The original timetable did state the plan would be sent in December 2015. Any work estimated to be of …
A plea for everyone to be aware of what The Yellow Dog Scheme is
Ely resident Michelle Reader Trotter has made a plea for everyone to be aware of what The Yellow Dog Scheme is all about. Michelle told Spotted in Ely in a message Please can everybody take note of the Yellow dog schemes This can save lives, and help stop dog attacks If you see a dog …
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Police Listen to Public Concerns and Take Immediate Action about Parking
Cambridgeshire Police at Ely Station have been listening to the public over growing concern’s about parking in the area. Yesterday they posted a Facebook status showing vehicles parked near to corners of a road at Witchford Village College and members of the public took to many social media outlets to express their concern which has …
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Proposed Barton Road development – Questions answered
Members of East Cambridgeshire District Council responded to residents’ letters containing questions over the proposed housing development at Barton Road, Ely, at the full Council meeting on Thursday 7th January. One of the concerns raised was over car parking. Currently, there are 192 public spaces at Barton Road, with an additional 19 that are private …
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Ely Cathedral Launch New Official Guide App
The app shows the four unique tours of our lovely Cathedral: Main Tour Children’s Tour Story of Etheldreda Tour of the Monastic Precint All of which take you through the 1300 years of worship, art, architecture and the lives of truly remarkable people. Using the app you can even go on your own pilgrimage. Ely …
School Crossing Patrols are safe says Cambridgeshire County Council
As Councillors at Cambridgeshire County Council continue to assess the proposals to meet the challenge of balancing this year’s budget – School Crossing Patrols will no longer be considered as part of the efficiency savings. Members of the Highways and Community Infrastructure Committee met today (Tuesday 12 January) and voted to remove School Crossing Patrols …
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Be clear on the rules of parking say Police
Parking issues outside of Witchford Village College at pick up and drop off times! For those who are part of the Witchford routine, please try to avoid leaving vehicles in the red box we have highlighted (see pic) – the vehicles left here cause an obstruction and create dangerous situations on the junction. To refresh …
Closures will force 20 mile diversions
Welney and it’s annual tradition of flooding has started again this year. The Environment Agency has now officially closed the barriers however has we saw locals are still able to get through as only part of the road is covered but the flow is fast. Police and EA Staff are stopping people from doing so …
Fake note warning issued by Police
East Cambridgeshire Police are asking all people to be on the look out for fake notes like this in the photo taken at BP in Soham. The cashier refused to accept them and handed them to the Police. The cashier has been praised by Police for their vigilance. They look convincing but when in hand, …
7TH ELYSIAN WINTER BEER FESTIVAL 2016
Maltings, Ship Lane, ELY Friday 29th January 1030 – 2200 Saturday 30th January 1030 – 2000 Ely & District CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) are once again holding their Winter Beer Festival in The Maltings, Ely. We will have in the region 70+ ales and 20+ ciders available, also Hot food will be available. We …
Talented Kids host at BabylonArts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A week long exhibition is currently underway at BabylonARTS down by the riverside highlighting the talented children from schools within East Cambridgeshire. There are over 100 piece of work on display and they rival most professional adult artists. in total there were 153 entries from 8 schools, Ely St Mary’s, Little Thetford, Sutton, Rackham, Soham Village …
Fundraising initiative comes to Ely in the form of Soup
A new fundraising idea which has become a phenomena throughout the world is coming to Ely. Detroit Soup idea started in 2010 and has grown to thousands of such events every year and the idea is based on crowdfunding with a little bit of Dragon’s Den too. So how does it work: Well you need …
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Encouraging more writers in Ely
Ely Writers’ Day will take place in Ely Library on 19th March 2016 from 1000 to 1500 when there will be a number of speakers talking about writing and time to network. At the end of the day, the winners of the Short Story Competition will be announced. The event is free to attend Ely …
East Cambs Schools Exhibition opens this weekend
Exhibition runs from 9 – 17 January There’s a chance to catch the work of some of our very talented young people at our annual art competition. The Exhibition organised by Babylon ARTS run by ADEC and the Ely-Hereward Rotary Club opens this Saturday 9th and continues to Sunday 17th January. There are prizes for …
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It's 200 years since The Littleport & Ely Riots of 1816
The Field Theatre Group are delighted to announce that they have received a Heritage Lottery grant for activities to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Littleport and Ely Riots. Following on from the success of our recent community projects, Littleport Festival Fourteen and The Horseman’s Word, residents are invited to participate in a variety of …
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East Cambridgeshire District Council forms new communications partnership
East Cambridgeshire District Council has formed a new partnership with Spirus to deliver its PR and communications over the next six months. With the new four year Corporate Plan for East Cambridgeshire at the heart of the council’s strategic vision, and with the contract for PR and communications coming to an end and once again …
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Start the year with a SING!
Sing! Choirs and GO Sing! Start their new terms next week on Tuesday 12 January and Thursday 14 January. Now in its 5th year Sing! Choirs attracts people from all over Ely as well as the surrounding villages to come and Sing! a great selection of pop, rock and songs from the shows. With two …
Audition for Sweeney Todd at Viva!
Are you looking for a new challenge for 2016? Then Viva has the perfect project for you! On Sunday 17th January Viva is holding open auditions for our next adult musical ‘Sweeney Todd’ (aimed at those who are 21 and over). After the success of our first adult musical ‘Acorn Antiques’ we are back with …
A bigger brighter Costa for Ely
Costa is refurbishing and will be closed for 4 days next week, Monday 11th to Thursday 14th January inclusive. Shift manager Josh said “We are changing everything. A bigger working area, back moved back for more seating and moving the toilets to make this possible. “Most of the work will be done at night but …
New Deputy Chief Constable for Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire this week saw a new Deputy Chief Constable take up office for which he says he is keen to deliver for the people of Cambridgeshire by fighting crime, bringing offenders to justice and protecting the most vulnerable. Formerly with Thames Valley and with the Police both civilian and military since 1987, Alan Baldwin said, …
Could you be the next Fenland Poet Laureate
The search is on during January to find the next Fenland Poet Laureate and it’s open to everyone from age 10+ with 2 groups able to enter. Juniors 10 to 17 year olds and Senior of year 18 plus can submit their entry up to and including the Friday 29th January with the shortlist of …
Come and have a go say Cambridgeshire Fire Service
COME AND HAVE A GO DAY 2016 Want to find out about the role of the modern Fire and Rescue Service? Want to talk to our staff about their jobs and the working environment? Want to try some of the physical activities a firefighter needs to be able to do? Women can have a go …
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The Choir where you don't have to be a singer pops up!!
The Ely pop-up Gospel Choir will have its very first rehearsal next Thursday, 14th January (please see full details below). The choir is designed to give people who love to sing but maybe haven’t found their voice the opportunity to sing in a supportive and what will undoubtedly be a sociable setting. Lisa Olsworth-Peter, formally …
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Oh Happy Days!!! Sister Act comes to Ely
CAT Theatre Company based in Ely is set to put on a show on the blockbuster “Sister Act” in June at The Maltings. But before that happens, CAT needs new performers for many of their roles and auditions start today at 7pm in the Music Room at Ely College and if you can’t attend tonight, …
Stained Glass Museum purchases rare medieval angel panels at auction
Orders of Angels: The Virtues and the Principalities Two late 15th century stained glass panels (English), 154mm x 178mm. (ELYGM:2015.7.1, ELYGM:2015.7.2) The Stained Glass Museum, Ely, has purchased two rare medieval angel stained glass panels at auction with the help of the Arts Council England/Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund and the Art Fund. …
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Viva is excited for 2016 with a busy year
Soham based theatre group Viva have just announced their exciting busy plans for 2016 starting with the musical Sweeney Todd for which auditions will be held between the 17th and 19th January. Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Made in Dagenham will be this years summer shows and Alan Bennett’s comedy “Lady in the Van” will …
Hereward Rotary Club collect for flood victims
A bucket collection organised by the Ely Hereward Rotary Club at Tesco’s store in Ely on Saturday January 2nd raised nearly £300 to help victims of the floods in the north of England. This, along with donations from the club and its members, means that £500 was sent this week direct to the Rotary organisations …
5 Cars written off in 24 hours and now the Police are watching
Over the coming week you can expect to see speed enforcement activity in the areas we have specified recently following road traffic collisions in the last 24 hours. This activity is designed to positively reinforce the need to slow down – but in fairness it’s not because we simply want to issue tickets to drivers. …
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Mepal Molly Makes Moves on Monday
Local Morris group “The Mepal Molly” will be celebrating the only way they know how next Monday, January 11th by singing and dancing the day away. To the Molly, next Monday will also be known as Plough Monday and they display all over the area to celebrate the start of the English agricultural year. As …
Beware the Fraudster named Daniel
Cambridgeshire County Council have today issued a warning for everyone within the area to be on the alert for phone calls allegedly from an individual called Daniel. He is preying on residents over the phone saying he is working on behalf of Cambridgeshire County Council. Unlike “Daniel”, the CCC say that they would give a …
Spreading the word to RECYCLE
Littleport Timebank is challenging us all to start recycling if we don’t already do so and if you do spread the word. If you would like more information then contact the Education Team at Amey 0n 01223 815490 or email wasteeducation@amey.co.uk
Ely Mobile Data Survey
Spotted in Ely today spent some time on the phone with Lucy Frazer MP who is willing to help contact the main mobile network operators to understand why Ely is not receiving the best service it should, while other areas around us are. 6 months ago we contacted by snail mail all companies and only …
Minster Preform a Little Miracle
Little Miracles has been nominated this year as the Minster Taverns Christmas Charity and they wanted to do something different from the norm. Instead of this year asking for donations, they plan to get a wish list of gifts they would like to see under this years Christmas Tree. Anyone is invited to then view …
No charge for toilets to be introduced in East Cambs
No charge for toilets to be introduced in East Cambs Following a consultation with residents and visitors in East Cambridgeshire, the District Council is no longer intending to take forward the option of introducing a charge to use public conveniences. The consultation was part of a review of the service which has assessed the current …
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Join Rudolph for the Addenbrookes Christmas fun run!
Addenbrookes Charitable Trust (ACT) is organising its third annual Christmas fun run – the Rudolph Run – on Sunday 6 December 2015 to raise money for Addenbrookes and the Rosie hospitals. The festive sponsored run will be launched by KD Theatre Productions’ pantomime dame in full costume and will be supported by ACT mascots, Rudy …
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Emerald Frog Marketing auction to raise money for local charities
Littleport marketing and PR agency, Emerald Frog Marketing is celebrating five years in business by holding an online fundraising auction of promises to raise money for five local charities: The Liam Fairhurst Foundation, Little Bundles, Froglife, The Wildlife Trust and Branching Out. Jo Evans, Director at Emerald Frog Marketing said: “We’ve set ourselves a big …
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Ely Rotary Club does it Again!
Huge success with latest Big Band Show The Ely Rotary Club’s seventh Big Band show at the Community College on Saturday was a resounding success, with favourable comments from all sections of the sell-out audience. Opus 17, the well-known big band from Royston, provided the excellent choice of numbers from the 1940s, for the concert …
Charges for Plastic Bags to Take Effect from Oct 5th.
A new law to help protect the environment will take effect in a month’s time and will mean that you will pay 5p for every single-use plastic bag you purchase from large shops. Smaller retailers are not yet included in the law but can voluntarily donate if they wish. Each store has the option of …
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Cambridgeshire Acre are on the move…….
Cambridgeshire ACRE is relocating its offices to 72 Market Street, Ely, CB7 4LS with effect from 5 October 2015. This is the old City of Ely Council chambers next to Citizens Advice Bureau. After a review of our future business needs, we have concluded that, in light of changing working practices and new technology, our office space in Littleport is both …
Ely’s Labour-tech gets a new coat and tails.
Established in 2001, Labour-tech recruitment have been at the centre of Ely’s employment industry for over 14 years. Back then they were a small team of individuals with a goal: they wanted to help the unemployed in the region get into work, help local organisations find the best available candidates to fill their vacancies, and, …
Blooming Marvellous
Ely in Bloom concluded this year with a prize giving ceremony at the Maltings on Monday evening presented by Mayor Councillor Liz Every and Chairperson of the Ely in Bloom committee, Councillor Alison Arnold. The overall winners were the 1st District Scouts for their Volunteer Group Flower Bed. All winners are listed below: [table caption=”Ely …
Thai Lounge Opens
Thai Lounge on Forehill opens with high praise last night. Opened by Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Ian Lindsey. Very busy and hectic night for their opening but the food was amazing and hosts were fantastic.
Book your ‘Zumbra’ party now for early bird discount
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) invites you to wear your bra over your gym kit and join them for a three-hour long ‘Zum-bra-thon’ on Saturday 17th October, 1.30pm-5pm, in support of the Addenbrooke’s Breast Cancer Appeal. Register before Friday 4th September for an early bird discount. The event, which is open to all genders, ages and …
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Ouse Washes Experience -an opportunity not to be missed!
The Ouse Washes Experience is now only a few weeks away on the 20th September. This event offers everyone the opportunity to raise sponsorship for their favourite charity, as well as having a great day in the amazing Ouse Washes either doing a walk, run or cycle ride. Cyclists who wish to take part and …
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Viva triumphs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival!
Viva returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year with not one but two shows. They have arrived home all in one piece with two sell out shows and two 5 star reviews! It has been a busy week for our cast and production members at the famous Fringe Festival in Edinburgh. Viva travelled with …
Inspiring Purchase
Rowing is a sport that the English have long excelled in. Just look at the Oxford / Cambridge Boat Race that has been an event for almost every year since 1829. The Boat Race which has a worldwide viewing happens every year on the Thames but many don’t realise that in 1944 it took place …
Life of East Cambridgeshire
After the success of Viva’s previous Heritage Lottery Funded project Rich Soil Rich Heritage we are back with a new and exciting venture. Street Life will not only focus on Viva’s immediate community in Soham but we will be heading out into East Cambridgeshire to cover Ely, Littleport and Chatteris. The project will be a …
Sainsbury’s shoppers back local foodbank
Ely Foodbank officially launches as Ely Sainsbury’s new local charity of the year. Customers donate 700 kg of Food over two days. DONATIONS READY TO BE SORTED AT THE FOODANK STORE Ely Foodbank has held its first collection at Sainsbury’s Ely since being voted by shoppers as the stores new local charity of the year. …
Netflix, the latest company to film at Ely's Cathedral
Netflix have become the latest production company to commission filming at Ely Cathedral. Working alongside Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures TV, the filming will become a series called “The Crown” which is due to be aired in 10 parts in 2016. It is not known who will be filming in Ely but the cast …
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Business Service Champion
We are looking for some business minded individuals who have an appetite for networking and earning a few extra pounds each month to help grow the Spotted in Ely brand. We are very good at the technology and collation of information but not so hot on the sales and getting the funds we need to …
Olympic rower Zac Purchase to visit Isle of Ely Rowing Club
Zac Purchase, men’s lightweight double sculls silver medalist in London 2012 and Beijing Olympic gold medalist in 2008 will be paying two inspirational visits to the Isle of Ely Rowing Club. Zac’s visits are part of a Learn to Row course for 17-25 year olds, which is funded by a grant, the £56 million National …
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OuseFest2015: a huge success
OuseFest was a fantastic, fan-packed fortnight of events, organised by the Ouse Washes Landscape Partnership and supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund to celebrate the unique heritage, wildlife and landscape of the Ouse Washes. During the two week festival (20th July -2nd August), over three thousand people attended sixty events held across the Ouse Washes …
Local Lad to Climb Kilimanjaro in support of Papyrus
Local lad Courtney Pettifor is to climb one of the highest mountains in the world for his best friend Dylan, who sadly committed suicide last year. Courtney tells us, “I’m climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on August 21st in memory of my best friend who sadly died from suicide last November! Please spread the word and it …
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Architects support refurbishment work at the Babylon Gallery this Autumn
Salmons Bros builders & Freeman Brear Architects support refurbishment work at the Babylon Gallery this Autumn Local builders Salmons Bros and Ely architects Freeman Brear are working with arts charity ADeC to refurbish the Babylon Gallery on Ely’s Waterside. The main work is being funded by the Arts Council who have injected one-off project funds …
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Floods of Support and National Attention
Last week Spotted in Ely featured a poster put up in Ely Police Station and no one expected the attention and responses that came within minutes of adding to our Facebook page. The post reach was dramatic and shared throughout the UK to personal profiles and bulletin boards and the messages of support and offers …
Classic Cars on Cathedral Green
The Cambridge & District Classic Car Club were in Ely on the weekend taking up all the space on the Cathedral green. With a selection of cars dating back to the 1930’s there was something for everyone to spark a memory or two or three! The Club organise monthly club nights, days out and big …
A new Meals on Wheels service for Ely
Camms Meals on Wheels is looking to provide a hot meal delivery service to Ely and the surrounding areas, with immediate effect. A two course hot meal is provided at a cost of £4.50. Our drivers are all DBS checked and they not only deliver meals but they also provide the only contact that some …
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity becomes an independent hospice
On Saturday 1st August 2015, Arthur Rank Hospice – having worked in partnership with NHS colleagues – became an independent hospice, run by the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Realising a long-held ambition, the hospice has entered into a new five-year agreement with UnitingCare Partnership LLP, who have been awarded the contract to provide care for …
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Rotary Club of Ely present Hospice with £1000
The Rotary Club of Ely has now been serving the communities of Ely and district for over 70 years, supporting many well known charities in this area and the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity was delighted to be selected as the beneficiary of their latest four figure donation. On the international front The Rotary Club of …
Choose a local charity from White Stuff
The White Stuff is due to open within the next few weeks and eagled eyed Spotted in Ely followers will have seen work commencing in the old Yours Clothing Store on the Market Square. They now need your help nominating a local charity to assist for the next few months. National chain White Stuff are …
60% Off an Advert on the Spotted in Ely Facebook Timeline
Test the water with over 60% off your advert on the Spotted in Ely timeline. A great opportunity to get immediate impact to your business. You can advertise a product or service or a connection to your Facebook page or website. We only allow 2 adverts per day but we do guarantee that over 8,000 …
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Calling All Local Youth Groups
This years Ouse Washes Experience provides a wonderful opportunity for youth groups to fundraise for our Rotary charities which include Pos+Ability, a local stroke support group. We are interested to hear from any youth groups that would like to take part in the Youth Group Challenge, the winners of which will be the youth team …
Isle of Ely pupils enjoy their first sports day
Pupils at the Isle of Ely Primary School enjoyed their first sports day on Friday (17th July) with the help of a local supermarket. Sainsbury’s in Ely donated a range of sports equipment for pupils to use on their sports day, including skipping ropes, bean bags, and tennis rackets. Pupils are also using the equipment …
Walking and talking autism in 2015
A volunteering project offering support to families of young children in Lincolnshire/Norwich with autistic spectrum disorders Last year I had a try at volunteering in the UK and it turned out to be one of the most astonishing experiences of my life, so I am doing it again! I hope to be, ‘walking the walk …
Blue Thunder raised a storm for Coppafeel
Blue Thunder helped raise over £800 with their gig in the Hereward on behalf of the Breast Cancer Charity, Coppafeel. Organised by Jake Scott-Paul, the money raised will be added to the target he has already cleared to do the walk along The Great Wall of China with 3 band members of Union J, Jamie, …
Broad-Bordered Yellow Underwing
I try and bring new and interesting moths to you good people and last night there were well over 100 moths in the light trap! Sadly the vast majority were dull brown things and there was a handful of wasps which is very bad news as they like to kill moths! Thankfully these particular wasps …
Poets House goes into Administration
We have today received a sad press release from BDO LLP regarding the administration of Poets House in Ely as well as Paddocks House in Newmarket. The good news so far is that retention of all 72 staff across both hotels as been maintained and the doors will stay open for business. The directors of …
Mr Simms is 2 years old
Congratulations to David Learner and his team at Mr Simms Sweet Shop on reaching their second birthday. They state on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mrsimmsely From all of us, to all of you Thank you x We couldn’t have done it without stars like you The boys that crunch and the girls that chew We could never have …
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Volunteers needed to be involved in new HLF Project After the success of Rich Soil Rich Heritage, Viva is now launching a new HLF funded project Street Life 1939 – 1945. The idea behind the project is to give the people of today a bridge to the people who lived and worked in their towns …
Of Mice and "Morris" Men ….
With another Folk Festival taking place, Morris groups from all over the UK descended on Ely to celebrate a Great British tradition. Ginette Heard and her knitting groups Knit & Natter and Stitch n’ Bitch made 21 woollen mice to commerate the 21 groups of Morris Dancers that flocked our street. The mice were put …
Jake to join Union J on Great Wall trek for Coppafeel
Jake, 34, is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for breast cancer charity Coppafeel as he takes on a trek across the world’s most famous wall with other fund-raisers and members of the pop band Union J – who appeared on the X Factor in 2012. The feat is being backed by the Sun newspaper, …
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Emerald Frog Marketing appeals for businesses to donate for local charities
Littleport marketing and PR agency, Emerald Frog Marketing is celebrating five years in business by organising an fundraising auction of promises to raise money for five local charities. Prizes donated to Emerald Frog’s “5 Star Charity Auction” will be available via an online public auction later this year to raise money to be split between …
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Mayor's Tea Coffee and Cakes Day
The City of Ely’s Mayor Councillor Liz Every is proud to be hosting her second Tea Coffee and Cakes day at the Cathedral Centre this Saturday, 18th July from 10am to 4pm. Last year, her supported charity was the East Anglian’s Children’s Hospice and although it is not her chosen charity for this years term, …
St Mary's Pharmacy celebrates a 5th year
St Mary’s Pharmacy in Ely is now 4 years old and going strong. Yahya, manager at the pharmacy told Spotted in Ely, “We are now celebrating our 4th anniversary. He continued to say, “We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our customers/patients for their continued custom and support”.
Celebrating Ramadan Ely Style
The Ely Muslim Association excelled themselves tonight on the Market Square feeding over 250 people with the help of 4 local food suppliers. Sylhet, Montaz, Balti King and Le Spice all contributed to making a wonderful meal. The meal itself was food that those fasting would eat to quench their hunger after Sunset during Ramadan. …
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