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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 »
It was out with the old and in with the new at Market Street, Ely, as four replacement bus shelters were erected, much to the delight of local residents. They were installed the week beginning 18th January and were completed that Sunday. Work was undertaken in the evenings to reduce disruption. The old bus shelters …
New bus shelters a welcome addition to Market Street Read More »
Zahid, restaurant owner of Sylhet on Market Street in Ely has announced that he is to have a curry night for charity on March 21st. The benefactors to the night will be Spotted in Ely’s own charity of the year, Ely Community First Responders and alongside the sales of calendars we did at new year, …
The Cathedral now has the nesting box for peregrines installed on the South West side of the West Tower. The idea came from PCSO Jonathan Hall of Ely Police Station an keen bird watcher and nature lover. After meeting with Viki Rowlinson the Clerk of works it was decided to install it in the section …
Our country faces an important collective decision next year with regard to our involvement in the European Union. In recognition of this, ECBG are holding a debate in the Cathedral on 3 March 2016 to explore the arguments on both sides of this important issue. Come and hear: George Freeman MP, Minister for Life Sciences, …
“Clean for The Queen” brings together all of the anti-litter organisations from the UK and aims to get people involved in Britain’s largest litter pick. Community groups including parish councils, residents’ associations, and local schools and businesses are encouraged to organise their own litter pick or clean up in the coming weeks, or over the …
Lucy Frazer encourages communities to Clean for the Queen Read More »
With plans and consultation already underway on the Market Square, seems the owners of the old Woolworths store and the Bargain Shop on Forehill also plan to make changes. The plan is to build 6 townhouses and 1 flat and a retail unit while retaining the existing front of the building. Car parking – “The proposal provides …
Vehicle crime in Littleport spiked on the 9th February with a series of seven works vans attacked. The offender(s) are targeting tools – and they continue to find them in the backs of vans. This CCTV still has been taken from a private recording made in Fisher’s Bank, Littleport. While it is difficult to make …
Cllr Lorna Dupre is duly elected as Cambridgeshire County Council Division Councillor after a by election yesterday. There was only a 31.4% but Dupre won by over 400 votes to Conservative Mike Bradley. Voting took place all over the ward during the day and closed at 10pm. The count was conducted in Little Downham and …
The Cathedral is looking for people to come forward and be stewards for just a hours hours each. If you love music, like meeting a diverse group of people from all walks of life and are always enthusiastic and confident but articulate and friendly then they need you to join their team. Cathedral Stewards play …
Are you enthusiastic and articulate? Then join the team at Ely Cathedral Read More »
A new traditional Turkish Barbers has opened in Ely on Market Street and has become one of Spotted in Ely’s new sponsors. With 4 barbers, they offer short waiting times for any service you may need including detailing cuts, massages, hot towel washes, shaves, eyebrow threading, face-masks and much much more. The no appointment necessary …
Have a great idea for an arts project, but don’t know how to get it funded? Book for the Money Bootcamp now. Market Place offers a full day of intensive high-quality training and mentoring for artists, arts and community organisations with an ambition to raise funds for an arts project. We work with projects at …
Money Bootcamp comes to Ely – People in Arts need to read this!! Read More »
Lorna Dupre has spoken out over ECDC’s agenda to close 3 of the public conveniences throughout Ely. Others are also at risk including Fordham. The local Liberal Democrat group leader is calling everyone to oppose the closures and ask for a full consultation before any decision being made. Councillor Lorna Dupre from the Sutton Ward …
An exhibition opens today (Saturday) at BabylonARTS by the Waterside in Ely. Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, features 35 lithographic prints of the famous cut out produced during his final years. Frenchman Henri Matisse was born in 1869. During his life he was a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but is known primarily as a painter. He studied …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Local property investors & management company Rannerlow have announced they are submitting new plans to change the look of the Market Place by converting the old 60’s style building into a modern feel for Ely. The company own the block and have been looking at ways to improve the look of the out-dated building for …
Thirty cyclists from Octagon Cycling Club are pedalling 300 miles over two days in May to raise money for two local charities. ‘The 300’ is an octagon shaped route from Ely, taking in Letchworth, Aylesbury, Chipping Norton, Birmingham, Loughborough, Grantham and Spalding. Two of the cyclists are attempting the challenge on a tandem. The fundraising …
300 Miles, 2 Days & 2 Charities to benefit from the Octagon Cycling Club Read More »
Crews from Ely and Chatteris were called to a road traffic incident in Block Fen Drove, Chatteris. A fire had broken out involving and HGV that had been involved in a collision with power lines. A male casualty was out of the vehicle on the arrival of the fire service and was taken to hospital …
Lorry catches fire as it collides with power lines Read More »
Heartbreak & Happiness On the 13th July 2015 we became parents to our perfect boy, Jack. What should have been the most exciting day of our lives soon turned into the scariest as our new-born was rushed to intensive care. Soon after his birth we were told that he may have a heart condition. After …
Police officers will be taking on three of the UK’s highest mountains – and the inspiration behind their challenge is one of their colleague’s son. Eight members of the A shift at Ely station, which includes PC Mark Wootton, have signed up for the Three Peaks Challenge in April. Mark’s eldest son, Henry, was diagnosed …
We are still learning the best routine for producing the weekly e-magazine “E for Ely” but we think we are getting there. Take a look at what this week has to offer: 75 Years of the Air Training Corp, Sade’s Story and Cybernet Security plus much more including vacancies and whats on.
The local bobbies will be holding two security marking events at Ely Police Station following the recent thefts of tools from vehicles across the East Cambs area. We are offering to mark your property with an engraver to make it less desirable to would be thieves and also to help them get it back to you if …
Over 800 Air Training Corps cadets from all over Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire came together in Ely on Sunday and marched through the City from Broad Street to the Cathedral led by their very own marching band. Hundreds lined the streets to watch as a sea of blue, all dressed in their smartest regalia and carrying …
75 years of the Air Training Corps – What a spectacle in Ely Read More »
Following the success of WTG’s musical The Addams Family, we bring to you Big Fish (12 chairs version) musical. Based on the celebrated novel by Daniel Wallace and the acclaimed Columbia Pictures film directed by Tim Burton, BIG FISH centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman who lives life to its fullest… and then some! …
Big Fish to follow the success of The Addams Family Read More »
People helping a person, that is the idea of Ely SOUP, a new community crowd funding project being launched in the city. It’s simple, pay £5 for soup, bread and a vote. During the evening, four groups/individuals present their idea for a project. People chat about the pitches they’ve heard whilst enjoying food together, they …
Every one knows someone affected by Cancer, today is the day “We Can, I Can” attitude towards this awful disease should start. What is World Cancer Day? A truly global event taking place every year on 4 February, World Cancer Day unites the world’s population in the fight against cancer. It aims to save millions …
The Police at Ely are calling on all youngsters to help brighten their workplace and make the building a more welcoming place for the public by running a competition to celebrate young local talent. Called “Art Reach 2016” they will be accepting entries in any form that can be wall mounted. There are four categories. Those …
Police ask for Youth of Ely to brighten up the local station Read More »
In response to concerns from local residents we conducted speed monitoring in Kings Avenue in Ely this morning. Over 150 vehicles were checked and there were no speeders seen which is great news. But continued vigilance around drivers using mobile phones – this one from Angel Drove, Ely yesterday. PC Gerry Cronin: ‘I see it …
No Speeders is great news but mobile users beware Read More »
We’ve released CCTV images of two men we’d like to speak to in connection with a theft from the Co-Op in Littleport. At about 1pm yesterday (February 1), two men entered the store and used scissors to detach the security tags from a number of bottles of spirits. They left with the alcohol which …
Littleport Co-Op Thefts. Police looking for 2 men connected Read More »
Officers searched an address in Ely today following drugs intelligence suggesting that the house was being used for the consumption of Class A substances. The house was searched at 1100hrs and substances including crack cocaine and heroin were recovered as well as cannabis. The volume of substances was consistent with personal possession and a 46 …
Beer lovers from all over the UK descend on Ely for the Winter Beer Festival at the Maltings this weekend. Over 5000 pints of beer are available to the connoisseurs of CAMRA from many breweries located all across the country. Local brewers Three Blind Mice started in 2014 located on Black Bank Road in Little …
Scottish born and father of 3, BBC Presenter, Political Editor, Ex-Newspaper Editor, Historian and Poetry boffin, Andrew Marr thrilled the 500 plus people inside the Cathedral as he came to promote his new book “We British: The Poetry of the People”. The event was hosted by Topping & Company. The enigmatic character of BBC’s political …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Local girl Charlotte Page has recently won the award of Fundraiser of the Year by Young Kennel Club to which she is very proud of achieving. This award now gives Charlotte the opportunity to win one extra award for which she needs the help of everyone around the Ely area. As well as Fundraiser of …
Local Girl nominated for Young Person of the Year Award Read More »
Following a number of reports of Hare coursing in the South East Cambs area, PCs Martin, Amos and Challis from Ely Station spotted this vehicle in the area accompanied by two people and a number of dogs. Hare Coursing is an illegal practise in the UK. The activity involves a greyhound chasing a hare for …
A new generation for Ely Round Table Men of Ely are once again being given the chance to enhance their social life and do more in their town, with the re-launch of the local Round Table. Thousands of men across Great Britain and Ireland regularly enjoy the advantages of being a member of Round Table, …
This weeks trial issue 2 is now available…. Thank goodness for trials….
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 …
Barstool Angel's take Quiz Crown at the Drayman's Read More »
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 …
Charlie's Angels enjoy the new look at Costa, Ely Read More »
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 …
Bad Parking? After this weeks Police activity, you have been warned Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Local success at the Chippy version of the Oscars Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Local Agency receives highest recommendations again Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Police ticket 7 cars near school for Parking Offences Read More »
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 …
Carpenters Arms continues support of Soham Scouts Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
Supergran at 80 years young will take a dive against dementia Read More »
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 …
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 …
A plea for everyone to be aware of what The Yellow Dog Scheme is Read More »
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 …
Police Listen to Public Concerns and Take Immediate Action about Parking Read More »
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 …
Proposed Barton Road development – Questions answered Read More »
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 …
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 …
School Crossing Patrols are safe says Cambridgeshire County Council Read More »
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
[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 …
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 …
Fundraising initiative comes to Ely in the form of Soup Read More »
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 …
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 …
East Cambs Schools Exhibition opens this weekend Read More »
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