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Are you aged between 10 and 17? Want to help save lives? St John Ambulance is opening a new cadet unit in Ely late this month, and hopes young people will volunteer to learn essential, lifesaving skills. Kat Cattani, unit manager of the cadet group in Ely, said: “We’ve had an active adult unit in …
Calling cadets! St John Ambulance launches youth unit in Ely Read More »
Ely’s current Post Office may have to relocate once a new postmaster has been selected, Spotted in Ely can reveal. A Post Office spokeswoman said today that the company had received two applications from applicants interested in running the Ely branch, which is currently being operated by a temporary postmaster, with reduced opening hours and …
Ely's post office could move for the third time in as many years Read More »
Ely’s new swimming pool will not have water flumes due to costs – but it will have transferrable play equipment for children’s activities instead, the councillor responsible for the development has told Spotted in Ely. Councillor Richard Hobbs, of East Cambridgeshire District Council, was responding to criticisms about the scaled down design for the new …
Try a new form of exercise, sample a mocktail and learn about healthy living at East Cambridgeshire’s first ever Health and Happiness Day. The day, planned at empowering residents to make healthier lifestyle choices, will take place at Ely Country Park on Sunday, September 25, from 11am to 3pm. Organisers from East Cambridgeshire’s Health and …
Ely's first Health and Happiness Day planned for this month Read More »
The baby swings at Cherry Hill Park have been removed due to safety concerns. Today a spokeswoman from City of Ely Council told Spotted in Ely that the popular swings were initially removed from the playground on August 15 because they needed repair. “However, it was felt that it would not be appropriate to re-erect …
Why will the Paradise Centre stay but Paradise Pools close? The clue is in East Cambridgeshire’s Local Plan. Last week, Spotted in Ely reported that the Paradise Pools will close once Ely’s new leisure centre off the A10 is completed. This has led to numerous questions from followers, asking why the existing gym is remaining …
Why will the Paradise Centre stay but Paradise Pools close? Read More »
Prolific Ely fundraiser Xander Brown got to take part in a special ceremony yesterday to mark the 45th anniversary of lifesaving charity Magpas. The eight-year-old Ely St John’s School pupil, who completed a 50 mile bike ride for Magpas earlier this month, was invited to cut a birthday cake with founder Dr Neville Silverston MBE …
Free fire safety sessions are being held for businesses in Ely next month as part of a week-long series of drop-in events across Cambridgeshire. Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service fire officers are offering local business owners, managers and staff advice at the open-door events across the county as part of the Chief Fire Officers Association …
More public meetings about the future of three threatened minor injury units will take place in Ely and Fenland, following the huge turnout at meetings held over the past fortnight. Today Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Health Group, which makes financial decisions about the NHS in our area, announced four further meetings planned for next month, …
Turn out at MIU public meetings "exceeded our expectations", CCG says, announcing more Read More »
The opening of Ely’s state of the art leisure centre will signal Paradise lost for lovers of the existing swimming pools – but pool staff employed by the council will get to keep their jobs, enquiries by Spotted in Ely reveal. This week Councillor Richard Hobbs, chair of East Cambridgeshire District Council’s commercial services committee …
Paradise (Pools) lost when new leisure centre opens but existing gym to remain Read More »
Underfunding of the NHS and “poor management” by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group are to blame for the potential closure of Ely’s minor injuries unit, according to Ely Progressives. The group, a coalition of Labour, Green, Liberal Democrat and non-aligned members, today added its voice to organisations calling for the unit at the …
Being named after one of the greatest battles of the First World War may have destined little Verdun Buck to a life of distinguished and heroic service. Born just months into the Battle of Verdun in April 1916, the Doddington boy would grow up to serve his country as a soldier and as an officer …
Ely cop's family given replacement police service medal 22 years after his death Read More »
More public meetings are planned regarding the future of three threatened minor injury units and other outpatient services, following the large turnout in Ely this week. Today Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, responsible for making financial decisions about NHS services in our area, announced that it would be holding further meetings in East Cambridgeshire …
Ely’s High Street Passage took on a carnival atmosphere as local businesses gathered to celebrate its first ever street party. Organiser Annabel Reddick, of Burrows Bookshop, said about eight local businesses were involved in organising the High Street Passage Summer Party – a free event for the whole family to enjoy. “It’s just to bring …
“Anodyne”, “bland” and “dreadful” are the words that Liberal Democrat councillor Lorna Dupré has used to describe the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s blueprint for health in our area. On her blog, written after the public meeting in Ely to address the future of minor injury units and outpatient services, the county councillor for …
Lib Dem councillor slams CCG over handling of minor injury unit plans Read More »
Lovers of American cuisine will be delighted to hear that Arbuckles is coming to Ely. The family owned restaurant, a favourite with those who love their steaks sizzling, their burgers big and their mojitos moreish, announced today that it would be opening a branch at the new Cineworld leisure complex in February 2017. The 175 …
Yeehaw! Popular American diner Arbuckles is coming to Ely! Read More »
No decisions have yet been made about the future of Ely’s minor injuries unit, Southeast MP Lucy Frazer says. Ms Frazer last week attended a meeting set up by East Cambridgeshire District Council cllr Anna Bailey (Conservative, Downham Villages ward) to discuss the threatened units at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital as well as at …
"No options have been ruled out" – Lucy Frazer on future of Minor Injuries Unit Read More »
Wand making, potion brewing and natural art were all the rage at Fenland Pixies and Fairies today. The magical, sell-out event, hosted by Wicken Fen Nature Reserve, also included making beautiful head-dresses and planting wildflower seeds in decorated pots alongside fairies made out of clay. It was part of a range of children’s summer activities …
A free service has been launched in Ely so that patients with minor eye issues can avoid travelling to hospital for appointments and treatment. Spectacular Opticians (01353 659333, 7a High Street, Ely) is listed in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group’s new Minor Eye Service. Under the NHS scheme, patients aged 16 or over …
Two businesses have expressed an interest in running Ely Post Office, which is currently being operated by a temporary postmaster. Today a Post Office spokeswoman told Spotted in Ely that the organisation was waiting for the two interested parties to submit formal applications so that it can hopefully move forward with appointing a permanent postmaster. …
Two businesses interested in running Ely Post Office Read More »
Not only is the future of our minor injuries units at risk – other outpatient services may also be affected, the theme of a public consultation suggests. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), which is responsible for making decisions regarding the funding of NHS services in our area, is hosting the three public meetings, …
Think tractor when driving around East Cambridgeshire is the message from police – and only overtake when it is safe to do so. The A142 is particularly congested with agricultural traffic and high sided vehicles at this time of the year. Police are advising drivers to be extra patient and take special care along this …
Allow extra time for tractors – and only overtake when it's safe, say police Read More »
Twelve mums from across East Cambridgeshire took part in a mass breastfeeding session as part of Ely’s first ever Big Latch On event. Organised by the Ely branch of the NCT, the event was also attended by a member of the breastfeeding team as well as local breastfeeding counsellor Megan Stephenson. Megan said: “All the …
Ely mums take part in global breastfeeding event Read More »
Garfield’s “less than prrrrrr-fect” behaviour may have got earned him the equivalent of a cat ASBO from Ely’s Virgin Holiday store – but the new manager of Sainsbury’s was clearly thrilled to be greeted by the famous feline on his first day of the job. A black cat crossing your path may be seen as …
The purrrr-fect welcome for Mr Sainsbury's – from Mr Sainsbury's! Read More »
East Cambridgeshire is earning itself a reputation for brewing booze. Quality booze, that is. The Fordham Abbey Estate has just been given the green light to set up the UK’s first sake brewery and an application has been submitted to set up a tiny micro brewery in Little Downham. With The Ely Gin Company becoming …
Cheers! Or should we say "kanpai"! UK's first sake brewery will be in the Fens Read More »
Fancy yourself as a bit of a foodie? Are you the host with the most? Can you serve up some posh nosh to strangers? Know the difference between a ceviche and a quiche? Most importantly – can you keep cool when things heat up (both in and out of the kitchen)? The makers of hit …
Final call for Fen foodies to appear on Come Dine With Me Read More »
Some “less than prrrrrfect” behaviour has got famous feline Garfield banned from Ely’s Virgin Holidays store, a company spokeswoman has confirmed. The Virgin Holidays spokeswoman today told Spotted in Ely: “We can confirm that Mr Sainsbury (aka Garfield) has been asked to leave our Ely store after some less than prrrrrfect behaviour recently. “As one …
Garfield's "less than prrrrrfect" behaviour got him banned, say Virgin Read More »
The new principal of Ely College has spoken out about his dismay at discovering that Cambridgeshire’s schools, which receive some of the lowest investment per pupil in the country, will not be getting fairer funding in 2017. Speaking to Spotted in Ely, Richard Spencer said: “In terms of fair funding, my view is simple: I …
A Strawberry Tea Party last weekend, hosted by the parents of Ely cancer survivor Michelle Black, has raised over £900 for Breast Cancer Care. The party on Sunday included a raffle with prizes donated by friends and local businesses. There were also games like guess the sweets in the jar, guess the cuddly toys birthday …
Strawberry Tea raises over £900 for Breast Cancer Care Read More »
Since news first broke yesterday about secret plans to axe minor injuries units in Ely, Doddington and Wisbech, things have been happening fast. Spotted in Ely’s #saveourminorinjuriesunit campaign – to keep the Minor Injuries Unit open at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Ely – has had an overwhelming response from local residents, with numerous …
It would be “outrageous” to close Minor Injury Units at Ely, Doddington and Wisbech, North East Cambridgeshire MP Steve Barclay has told Spotted in Ely this evening. Mr Barclay said he had decided to publicise a leaked report by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group, recommending the closure of the three units. He has …
Minor Injury Unit closure risk "outrageous" says NE Cambs MP Steve Barclay Read More »
A PETITION has been launched urging health bosses to reconsider secret plans to shut down Ely’s Minor Injuries Unit. As reported here, a leaked document by the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) recommends axing the unit, due to financial pressure. Ely woman Emma Watson has launched a petition, calling on CHG petitioning clinical …
Don’t even THINK about axing our Minor Injuries Unit is the message from local residents, following a leaked report recommending its closure. Patients from across East Cambridgeshire have reacted furiously to the news that the popular service at Ely’s Princess of Wales Hospital may be shut down due to a lack of finances. Speaking to …
Fury over closure recommendation for Ely's Minor Injuries Unit Read More »
Mums from across East Cambridgeshire will be gathering in Ely next week to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week. Events will be taking place worldwide as part of the Global Big Latch On, an awareness campaign aimed at encouraging women to breastfeed and offer support to each other. For the first time, Isle of Ely branch of …
Mums to celebrate breastfeeding in Ely's first Big Latch On Read More »
Ely Cathedral has been closed to the public today so that its interior can be filmed for Hollywood blockbuster Assassin’s Creed. The grounds immediately by the cathedral have been sealed off and visitors are being offered special deals to visit other tourist attractions, such as Oliver Cromwell’s House. Due for release on December 21, Assassin’s …
Hollywood blockbuster Assassin's Creed being filmed in Ely today Read More »
Cambridgeshire’s schools have received some shocking end-of-term news: despite getting some of the lowest investment per pupil in the country, the government has temporarily put the brakes on fairer funding. As students and teachers prepared for the start of the school summer holidays, Education Secretary Justine Greening announced that plans to bring in fairer funding …
Bad news for Cambs schools – no fairer funding for at least another year Read More »
A new children’s fairy book has been inspired by the magical settings around Little Downham, Wicken Fen and Lode. By day, Peter Crussell is a sales director for a fire detection equipment company based in Kent. By night he’s better known as P. C. Crussell – the author and illustrator behind Tales from the Enchanted …
Fenland fairy book receives rave reviews on Amazon Read More »
Celebrity weather presenter Laura Tobin made an impromptu visit to Ely Cathedral today to make the most of the gorgeous Fen backdrops from the 215ft (66m) tall West Tower. Speaking exclusively to Spotted in Ely, the broadcast meteorologist said her team chose the hottest day of the year so far to return to Ely, to …
Laura Tobin picks hottest day of the year to return to Ely Read More »
A new petrol station at Sainsbury’s superstore due to open in Ely at the end of August. A spokeswoman said the site, which is currently under construction, would be unmanned and would contain three petrol pumps. As it’s a “small format store” there would not be a car wash facility included, she said. The projected …
Get creative with a canvas, get your masterpiece displayed and raise money for local charities in the process. For the first time, the charity art exhibition, organised by Cambridgeshire Timebanking Partnership, has been opened up to entrants across Cambridgeshire. A similar contest has previously run in the south of the county. Entrants of all ages …
Two friends who recently raised over £500 in a memorial walk to remember two fellow Tesco employees who tragically died within a day of each other are holding a bingo to raise even more money for their chosen charities. Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling, who both work at Tesco Ely, have organised the charity bingo …
Charity bingo night to raise cash for Angie and Marlene's favourite charity Read More »
An aspiring cop who recently spent a week at Ely Police Station got to help store seized drug equipment, accompany a PCSO on a school visit and show a blind visitor around the station – and almost as importantly, he learned how to make a “perfect cup of tea”! Ely College student William Andrews, 14, …
Week with Ely Police "the best experience of my life", says Ely College student Read More »
Firefighters were called to two separate blazes in Ely in 12 hours last weekend. At 12.58am on Saturday, crews from Littleport and Ely attended a house fire in Kent Close. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus used two hose reels to extinguish the fire and positive pressure ventilation fans to clear smoke. The crews returned to …
Fire crews called to two accidental fires in 12 hours Read More »
At the age of just 32, Ely mum Michelle Black heard two words that would change her life: “breast cancer”. Having just had her second child, Michelle was shocked to discover she had the disease at such a young age. “I couldn’t take in what was happening and was scared of what the future held …
Spotted in Ely keeps on growing – so we’re delighted to welcome two new team members on board. With over 14,500 followers, Spotted in Ely is East Cambridgeshire’s most popular social media page. Exercise junkie and chicken commercial star Jenni Homent is taking on the role of creative media executive while clay pigeon shooter and …
Spotted in Ely welcomes Jenni and Claire to the team Read More »
Ely’s Little Princess Sophia Isaacs went for the chop last weekend, raising an incredible £765 for kids battling cancer – more than seven times her initial target. When you factor in Just Giving donations, her sponsored haircut has so far raised £882.50 for The Little Princess Trust, a charity supplying real hair wigs to youngsters …
Selfless Sophia gets the chop for kids with cancer Read More »
Singing and laughing has helped five East Cambridgeshire supermums complete a gruelling 50km trek through the Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire countryside, escaping with just one blister each. Team Wonder Women were among 1000 adventurers walking, jogging or running in the London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge on Saturday to raise money for several good causes. The team …
Wonder Women complete London to Cambridge Ultra Challenge in under 10 hours Read More »
Revellers attending Aquafest last weekend got a taste of life on the home front when a pop-up exhibition about the wartime years came to Ely. Run by Viva Arts in Soham, Street Life 1939-1945 aims to show people what life was like for local families living during World War II, focusing on life on the …
Two Ely primary schools and a Soham care home are battling it out for your green tokens at Ely Waitrose this month. The Isle of Ely Primary School, Soham Lodge Care Centre and the Lantern Primary School are all in the running for Waitrose’s Community Matters scheme for July, with shoppers invited to contribute their …
Two Ely schools and a Soham care home need your green tokens! Read More »
It’s been a busy time for the East Anglian Air Ambulance, with the helicopter called out nine times in the space of just four days. On Thursday night, at about 11pm, the air ambulance was called to Little Downham, after a man in his 80s suffered a cardiac arrest. He was treated at the scene …
Air ambulance called out nine times in just four days Read More »
An Ely primary school fundraising for a lifesaving defibrillator is £4000 better off, following its most successful summer fete in history – and its success is largely down to its pupils. Members of Friends of the Lantern School, the Lantern Community School’s fundraising committee, are thrilled by the support their Summer Fete received on June …
Lantern pupils help make summer fete the best ever Read More »
Nature-lovers were in for a massive treat this weekend, with a fabulous array of free activities for the whole family to enjoy at Bioblitz 2016. Mini-beast tours, wild art, pond dipping and nature tours proved a popular hit with young and old alike at Ely Wildspace, the natural environment surrounding Pocket Park, also known as …
An overturned lorry brought caused major gridlocks on the A142 near Mepal yesterday morning. The 32 tonne flat bed lorry overturned after the driver suffered an unrelated medical emergency shortly after 10am. The driver was taken via ambulance to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge and did not suffer major injuries. No other vehicles were involved in …
A fundraising walk to remember two former Tesco employees who died within a day of each other has so far raised almost £500 for their chosen charities. On Sunday about 35 people took part in the walk along Ely Riverside, organised by Shirley Hammond and Mel Starling. The walk, which started at Tesco and continued …
Walk raises almost £500 in memory of Angie and Marlene Read More »
Ely Police Station welcomed its youngest addition to the team today – work experience student William Andrews. The 14-year-old Ely College student will be spending the week at the station, gaining an insight into policing across East Cambridgeshire. William, who hopes to join the police when he leaves school, started his first day attending a …
Think boot camps are just for adults? Think again. A new class has just started in Ely, aimed at boosting children’s confidence and improving fitness and flexibility. Personal trainer Dawn Lamb launched the Active boot camp last week, aimed at school aged children, after seeing the success of her adult fitness classes. Mum to Ellis, …
Happy birthday, Ely Farmers’ Market! Yesterday the iconic market celebrated 16 years of selling fresh, local produce in the city. East Cambridgeshire District Council celebrated the big day by providing vegan cupcakes and other treats to passers-by. There was also a prize draw, with £25 of goodies from the Farmers’ Market up for grabs. The …
Families attending the Lantern School Summer Fete this afternoon were treated to an awesome dance performance, courtesy of the Lane Academy performing arts school. Run by Vanessa Cross, the Lane Academy has classes throughout the area, aimed at children of different ages as well as adults. The company runs classes at the Lantern every Thursday …
Spotted… at the Lane Academy show at The Lantern Read More »
The breastfeeding counsellor for the Isle of Ely NCT group has been honoured and three volunteers have been highly commended in a regional ceremony recognising the charity’s volunteers and practitioners who go the extra mile. Ely mum Megan Stephenson won the prestigious Parent Supporter award during the East of England heat of the NCT Volunteer …
One of East Cambridgeshire’s top performing pre-schools has rare spaces for the next academic year. Rainbow Pre-School, graded ‘Outstanding’ in all 17 areas after its last Ofsted inspection in January, has places for its Tigers group, aimed at children turning four during the next academic year. Manager Debbie Reed said: “People assume Rainbow’s waiting lists …
Calling Tigers! Places available at popular pre-school Read More »
An Ely heart attack surviver has thanked ambulance staff and volunteers for giving him a “second chance” after saving his life six months ago. Father of three Peter Swan had an emotional reunion with his life-savers on Wednesday. Peter, who can’t remember anything from the experience, is “eternally grateful” and January 13 has become his …
Heart attack survivor thanks lifesaving crew at emotional reunion Read More »
Calling nature-lovers: the race is on to spot as many plants and animals as possible in 24 hours, with organisers of Ely Wildspace BioBlitz hoping to beat last year’s record of 600 species. Members of the public will be joined by experts at Bioblitz 2016 from 5pm on July 1 to 5pm on July 2 …
Murdered MP Jo Cox will be honoured at a meeting in Ely tomorrow night. Along with communities and groups across the world, members of the Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign will pay tribute to the Batley and Spen MP, who was stabbed and shot in Birstall, West Yorkshire on Thursday. The ERRC are hosting a public …
Jo Cox to be honoured at Ely refugee meeting tomorrow Read More »
A CRIMINAL Behaviour Order (CBO) has been issued to an Ely man. Todd Germeney, 31, of West End Close, Witchford, was issued with the two-year order at Cambridge Magistrates Court on June 8. The judge heard how the order was brought forward following work carried out by Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the East Cambs Safety Partnership …
An Ely mum who lives by a park closed to the public for three months has questioned why Anglia Water has chosen to carry out sewage works during the busy summer period. Work began today to lay a new sewer pipe within the green space between Downham Road and West Fen Road. As reported in …
Green space closed for summer – Anglia Water says it had no choice about the timing Read More »
Inside the magazine
Ely Cathedral may not be allowed to fly a Gay Pride flag – but it has shown its compassion for victims of Orlando’s homophobic mass shootings in other ways. This week, numerous Spotted in Ely followers have asked whether the cathedral would raise a rainbow flag in solidarity with victims of the Pulse gay nightclub …
Ely Cathedral shows compassion for Orlando victims Read More »
An Ely green space popular with dog walkers, cyclists and joggers will be closed for the entire summer to make way for sewage works. On Monday Anglia Water will start laying a new sewer pipe within the open park area between Downham Road and West Fen Road. The work is expected to take 12 weeks, …
Highfield School will be taking part in its last pop-up cafe of the academic term on Monday (June 20). Children and young adults with special educational needs will bake and sell freshly baked scones, cookies and other treats as part of the Cafe Highfield project. They will also serve up tea, coffee, milkshakes and fruit …
It’s not only cats that apparently have nine lives – this poor little critter had a lucky escape after it was found stuck in the chimney of Ely Cathedral’s Chapter House last week. On June 10 the cathedral’s work force came to the rescue and gave their feathered friend a new home in the Dean’s …
“We’ve got to change the hearts and minds of people by showing that we are no different to anybody else,” says a woman attending a candlelit vigil to remember those massacred at an American nightclub yesterday. A number of people gathered at Ely Market Place tonight to show their solidarity with Orlando in Florida, where …
Flat caps, flappers and flags were the order of the day at Goslings Pre-School on Friday, when youngsters donned 1920s fashion to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday. As events took place throughout the country to mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s landmark birthday, three and four-year-olds at the Ely pre-school got out the bunting and …
What do police cadets, a petting farm and a pony have in common? They were all part of the fun at the Ely St John’s School Summer Fete and Car Boot on Saturday. Led by Sgt Stephen Coulson, a number of Police Cadets volunteered their time to help the school’s fundraising committee, The Friends of …
The academy responsible for taking over the running of Ely College next month is in the process of appointing a successor to principal Evelyn Forde. As reported on Spotted in Ely last week, Ms Forde will be stepping down from her post at the end of August. On July 1 Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust, CMAT, …
New Ely College principal to be appointed by CMAT Read More »
If you’re driving along Ely’s main streets, you’ve probably seen them. Men, women and teens of all ages, sprinting together whatever the weather in flourescent “Run Happy” vests. Chances are they’re part of Get Your A:Run, a group set up by dancer turned running coach Arran Selhi in September. The group has already accumulated 110 …
As a teenager growing up in America, Kelli Ford used to have posters of Prince William hanging on her bedroom wall. This morning, she got to see her idol in the flesh – when the Duke of Cambridge and his colleagues at the East Anglian Air Ambulance attended a medical emergency in Ely. The EAAA …
A restaurant manager is being hailed a hero after jumping into the River Ouse to save a man’s life several weeks ago. Lukasz Lankiewicz, general manager of Ta Bouche in Ely, was locking up the popular riverside eatery and bar with duty manager Jordan Pattison in the early hours of May 5 when he heard …
An Ely mum wants to trace two good Samaritans who rescued her and her son from a “horrific” car smash near Littleport on Tuesday. Cheryl Stanford feared for her and her son’s lives after their car spun into a ditch on Ely Road after sliding out of control in torrential rain. Unable to open the …
Passers-by rescue mum and son from car in ditch following "horrific" accident Read More »
The principal of Ely College has announced she will step down at the end of the academic year – just 18 months after taking up her post at the struggling school. In a letter to parents, principal Evelyn Ford said she was “extremely proud of all that has been achieved by everyone in the school …
A new support group is being set up to help people with “invisible” illnesses such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Hayley Mason, who runs the Ely Cambridgeshire Fibromyalgia Support Group, is currently seeking funding for the “overarching support system”, while running her existing group. The new group will be called Cambridgeshire Invisible Illness Support …
Were you living in Ely, Littleport, Chatteris or Soham during the Second World War? Or do you know someone who did? If so, the Street Life project would like to hear from you! Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Street Life’s latest local history venture is focusing on what life was like for families living …
Party animal and fitness fanatic Jenni Homent can’t bear to miss out on socialising or exercising. So when the Ely mum of two discovered a full-on fitness regime that combined both, she was instantly hooked. Since joining JTS – which prides itself on being “the toughest bootcamp in Ely” – back in January, the dedicated …
Fit and fun: Ely mum says Ely bootcamp makes her face each day with a smile Read More »
Selfless Sophia – the Ely schoolgirl featured on the front cover of our most recent E4Ely Magazine – has already raised more than twice her target to help youngsters battling with cancer. As reported by Spotted in Ely, Sophia Isaacs, 10, is planning to have her luscious locks bobbed at the Pure Ely salon …
Sophia doubles sponsorship target in less than a week Read More »
Looking for something creative and thought-provoking to do with the kids this half-term? Children across East Cambridgeshire are invited to consider the meanings of the words “home” and “refuge” in a poster competition aimed at increasing awareness and compassion for Syrians escaping war and persecution. The competition, organised by the Ely Refugee Resettlement Campaign, is …
Children urged to think about plight of refugees in poster contest Read More »
Cambridgeshire’s top cop is so impressed by a local young artist’s creation that he has personally requested to keep it in his office. Harry Redman, 13, was not shortlisted in the 11 to 13-years category in last month’s ArtReach 2016 – an awards scheme celebrating creative young people across East Cambridgeshire. But Cambridgeshire Chief Constable …
An Ely choir has made the finals of a prestigious international award celebrating youth activities – despite being made up of adults. On Wednesday (May 18) it was announced that Sing! Choirs had made the finals of the 2016 International What’s On 4 Junior Awards in the Best ‘Me Time’ Activity category. It’s the first …
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 …
With its world famous Cathedral, renown independent shops and beautiful riverside, Ely is revered across the region – now visitors and shoppers are being reminded they can park for free in the city centre to enjoy the experience. A new promotion of the free parking in Ely’s city centre is set to begin in time …
Come to Ely and enjoy free parking in the city centre Read More »
Join the conversation and have your say! There has been an issue raised on ShapeYourPlace about the junction of Broad Street/Back Hill in Ely. Many years ago at the junction with Broad Street and Back Hill there was no left hand side curb and so cars wishing to turn left could keep flowing unlike today …
On the surface, Ely appears to be a thriving, peaceful and tranquil city but every year on the approach to All Hallow’s Eve, stories of murder, lost souls and mournful victims seep out from its haunted streets. To understand the spooky going-ons and ghostly appearances – those who are brave enough are invited to join …
Dare you visit the most haunted small city in Europe? Read More »
This weekend visitors to Ely’s Markets will be able to enjoy a bumper weekend with something for everyone over the Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday on Ely Market Place. Saturday hosts the regular Craft & Collectables Market with a number of guest stalls along the High Street plus the award winning popular Farmers’ Market …
Take a trip to Ely Markets this Bank Holiday Weekend Read More »
It was forecast that throughout the UK, Hurricane Bertha would cause a lot of problems and damage. While other area’s of the UK face up to 80 miles per hour gusts, Ely and the surrounds escaped lightly. Some photos of the back end of the storm have been sent into us and thanks to those …
Over 40mm of rain descended on Ely and surrounding villages within a very short period of time on Friday causing chaos on the roads. Flood reports poured on to the Spotted in Ely page with Police closing some roads around as the wake from vehicles were causing houses to take in water. The first road …
Councillor Elaine Griffin-Singh, Ely’s previous Mayor is working closely with a team of other Councillors to open a new facility for the local Youth. Centre E on Barton Road is being considered in great depth and is a favoured location for the project. The building is currently used by local groups and when asked what …
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