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Following the recent Government announcement on ‘Outdoor Theatre’, KD Theatre Productions (the company behind Ely’s Annual Pantomime) are delighted to be presenting an open-air production of ‘Treasure Island’ which promises to be fun for all the family this summer! The production will take place in the beautiful grounds of The Deans Garden, Ely Cathedral from …
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As life in and around the Cathedral starts to look forward in the hope of opening up and being able to start doing things again, we are thinking of holding an exhibition of all the wonderful creative activities that so many people have been undertaking while staying at home. The exhibition will be for anyone, …
Did Artwork and Creativity Help You Through Lockdown? Read More »
The Stained Glass Museum is delighted to announce that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has agreed to extend his role as Patron of The Stained Glass Museum for a further two years from May 2020. His Royal Highness first became Patron of The Stained Glass Museum in 2008 during a major appeal when …
Following on from the great response to What’s That Doing There, last year, Garfield The Sainsbury’s Cat, is now to be featured in an audio version of his book, due for release on 2nd July, the anniversary of his tragic death. A proportion of the profits for the audio-book will be donated to the East Anglian …
Ely’s most famous cat takes his popular children’s adventure stories into an audio book Read More »
A star studded live broadcast of Choral Evensong featuring 2 choristers from Ely, has attracted a global audience of 19000 and raised £770,000 for charity. Amongst the 250 singers who took part in the live broadcast on May 19th were Alfie Bottley aged 12, and Mimi Hughes aged 15, both of whom are choristers at …
Virtual Evensong featuring Ely Choristers raises £770k for charity Read More »
A young chorister from Ely Cathedral has been chosen to be part of a star studded line up to record a Virtual Choral Evensong, which will be broadcast live on YouTube on Tuesday (May 19th). Alfie Bottley, aged 12, is one of several choristers from York Minster, Ely, Norwich, Wakefield, Winchester Cathedrals and Westminster Abbey, …
Cathedral chorister joins star studded line up for Evensong Read More »
Fascinating Fens are collaborating with Visit Ely and Babylon Arts Gallery to bring you a great community event inspired by the Fens and Eel Day 2020. Sadly, due to current circumstance, we can’t bring you our bright and colourful Eels that parade down the High Street and Forehill, but here’s an idea you may like …
Ely Cathedral is one of many leading organisations to join in ‘The 2.6 Challenge’ in support of UK Charities. Inspired by the organisers of the London Marathon, The 2.6 Challenge asks you to do something to keep active and help save the UK’s charities. Anyone can get involved and take part. You simply have to …
Ely Cathedral joins National Campaign to support UK Charities Read More »
Ely Cathedral has been awarded an Eco Church Silver Award, in recognition of the steps the Cathedral is taking in implementing a more environmentally friendly approach in its day to day operations and ministry. The Silver award is part of the Eco Church scheme created by A Rocha UK, a charity committed to mobilising Christians to care for nature. The award, …
On Saturday 28th March we will be holding a Volunteer Recruitment Open Morning.If you are interested in joining our Volunteering team, come along on Saturday 28th March and meet some of our volunteers. Find out about how you can be involved at our wonderful Cathedral, from Welcoming to Tour Guiding and Hospitality to The Flower …
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Ely Choristers will be holding their traditional Pancake Races on Shrove Tuesday, 25th February. This is long term tradition at Ely Cathedral but this year the girl choristers will join in the fun so for the first time there will be Boy v Girl Choristers pancake race. Following the races down the Cathedral’s Nave, pancakes …
Damson window test panel gifted to The Stained Glass Museum Canturbury Catherdal’s world renowned stained glass studio has gifted one of its panels to The Stained Glass Museum. The gift is of a recent test panel created for the Cathedral’s Damson Window, which was designed by Hughie O’Donoghue RA and made by the Cathedral’s own …
A collection of costumes, jewellery, props and memorabilia from major Hollywood films and a Netflix blockbuster will be on display in Ely Cathedral from 1st February to 15th March 2020. ‘Crowns & Gowns’ will showcase original dresses and outfits from some of the iconic films shot inside Ely’s beautiful medieval Cathedral namely The Other Boleyn …
In a bid to encourage new recruits for the Choir, Ely Cathedral is inviting children from schools across the region to find their singing voice at a specially organised event on Saturday 18th January 2020. ‘The Chorister Experience’ is specifically aimed at boys currently in years 2 and 3, inviting them to participate in musical …
Cathedral event in search of ‘would be’ Choristers Read More »
Over 900 people attended the Christmas Tree Lights Switch on Sunday 8th December. This special family friendly service represents the official switch on and blessing of the magnificent Christmas tree which stands 32 feet high under the Octagon in Ely Cathedral. The Dean of Ely, The Very Revd Mark Bonney, invited the children to throw …
Christmas Tree ‘Lights Switch On’ delights families Read More »
Ely Cathedral Choristers are set to sing to a number of audiences at concerts and services in December. It is undoubtedly their busiest time of year with Choirs of Ely Cathedral participating in approximately 30 services, concerts and recitals in the three weeks from the Advent Procession at the beginning of the month up until …
Choristers set to sing their hearts out to reach out to new recruits Read More »
The Principal of King’s Ely, John Attwater, and twelve new King’s and Queen’s Scholars have been officially installed at a service in Ely Cathedral. The Admission of Scholars’ ceremony saw all of King’s Ely Senior pupils and the Scholars’ proud families coming together in the glorious setting of the Cathedral. The Scholars received their distinctive …
Principal of King’s Ely installed alongside King’s and Queen’s Scholars Read More »
This winter, Chapterhouse Theatre Company continues its festive tradition of touring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol to theatres, castles, and cathedrals across the UK. Especially adapted for the stage by award-winning writer Laura Turner, this show is the perfect festive treat for all ages as the evening start to draw in. On Christmas Eve, the …
Ely Cathedral and local businesses have been busy making preparations for the annual Christmas Gift & Food Fair taking place this week. Now in its 8th successive year, the event is expected to attract over 16,000 visitors with coach bookings from as far as Leicestershire, The Midlands and the Home Counties. Widely acknowledged as one …
Ely Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair draws in visitors from across the Country Read More »
Ely Cathedral will glow with purple light on 21st November, World Pancreatic Cancer Day, as part of the Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign. Organised by individuals affected by the disease, the campaign is a way to remember loved ones lost to pancreatic cancer, support those living with and beyond the disease as well as …
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The Stained Glass Museum in Ely has won a prestigious award at the inaugural Museums in Cambridgeshire Awards 2019. The museum, located in the south triforium of Ely Cathedral, was the overall winner of the ‘New for You’ award category, for its new free 15-minute ‘Spotlight’ and 20-minute ‘Behind-the-Scenes’ Tours. Since their introduction in May …
Stained Glass Museum Wins Award For Spotlight & Behind-the-Scenes Tours Read More »
Members of communities throughout the district came together last week to learn how to support vulnerable people in their local area and spot the signs of suspicious behaviour. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership held a Community Eyes and Ears convention on Thursday 24th October at Ely Cathedral. The event included speeches from the Lord-Lieutenant’s …
Communities Commit to Keeping their Eyes and Ears Open Read More »
Only days following its US premiere at The Lincoln Centre in New York, Ely Cathedral is to host the highly anticipated performance of James MacMillan’s Stabat Mater under the baton of Harry Christophers, and featuring the unparalleled partnership of the Britten Sinfonia and The Sixteen. Stabat Mater originated as a 13th-century text depicting Mary’s suffering …
Widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s exceptional Christmas shopping experiences, Ely Cathedral are preparing for the popular Christmas Gift & Food Fair with some exciting new additions for 2019. Several new traders will make up over 100 handpicked stalls located inside Ely’s magnificent medieval nave. Amongst those to catch your attention as you browse …
New traders and exciting activities announced for the 2019 Christmas Gift & Food Fair Read More »
Residents across the district are being invited to learn how to protect vulnerable members of their community. The East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership has organised a Community Eyes and Ears event to help keep vulnerable people safe as well as educate residents on reporting suspicious behaviour. The event, being held at Ely Cathedral in October, …
Have Your Eyes and Ears Open to Support Your Neighbours Read More »
If you are interested in joining the Volunteering team at Ely Cathedral, come along on Monday 7th October, enjoy a glass of wine and meet some of our volunteers. Find out about how you can be involved at our wonderful Cathedral, from Welcoming to Tour Guiding and Hospitality to The Flower Guild. For more info …
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More than 180 children sang to their heart’s content at King’s Ely’s annual Choral Day. The event, now in its twelfth year, saw music-loving pupils from nine different preparatory and primary schools coming together to sing at King’s Ely and Ely Cathedral on September 17th. Activities for the day were led by renowned conductor and …
Pupils have their voices well and truly heard at King’s Ely Choral Day Read More »
Ely Cathedral will be lighting up the Octagon Tower in orange on Saturday evening the 21st September for Alzheimer’s Research UK, in aid of World Alzheimer’s Day. Alzheimer’s Research UK’s ‘Share the Orange Campaign’ launched yesterday, with Samuel L. Jackson in support! This campaign’s inspiring the public to think differently about dementia, while positioning the …
Ely Cathedral’s Octagon Tower Turns Orange for World Alzheimer’s Day Read More »
For over 30 years Ely Cathedral has hosted an annual service in celebration of animals. This year there will be a special tribute to one of Ely’s most notable residents, Garfield the cat, who sadly died in July. The author Cate Caruth, who’s published book, ‘What’s That doing there?’, is a collection of short stories …
Animal Service to include special ‘Garfield’ tribute Read More »
You’re living in a global centre for new discoveries. In our area, right now, people are finding ways to personalise medicine for each patient, they’re measuring how obesity could affect your children, and discovering new ways to help our bodies fight disease and much more. Friday 27th and Saturday 28th September are your chance to …
LifeLab is Coming! Join Us in September to Make New Discoveries Read More »
Ely Cathedral’s Octagon Tower will be lit up in rainbow colours to celebrate Pride in Ely 2019. On August 9th and 10th, the Octagon tower will display rainbow lights to show its support for “all God’s children”. Ely’s second ever Pride Festival will take place on August 10th outside the Maltings. The Very Reverend Mark …
Ely Cathedral is commissioning leading young British composer James Olsen to write a major new work for Ely Cathedral boy and girl choristers, organ, professional orchestral musicians from the Britten Sinfonia, Cathedral clergy and altar servers, and over 250 Cambridgeshire schoolchildren, to be performed at Ely Cathedral on 22 June 2020. The new work, titled …
New Musical work at Ely Cathedral for 250 local children and an eel Read More »
An extraordinary art work by the renowned street artist, Banksy, will be on temporary display in Ely Cathedral during the summer months. The Grappling Hook (2017) is an original piece signed by the artist, and is presented in the form of a large crucifix with 3 steel grapples and over 4 metre length of knotted …
Ely Cathedral and its founder St Etheldreda will provide the inspiration for new poetry from writers of all ages as part of major new project to stimulate creativity. Prize-winning poet Jen Hadfield will bring Places of Poetry to Ely, using the incredible story of the foundation of the cathedral to help people pen their own …
Ely Cathedral to provide the inspiration for new poetry as part of unique project Read More »
The Festival enters its second week with an abundance of arts and culture on offer locally. Catch The Festival Players in ‘Groping for Words’ by Sue Townsend at two village venues this week. First performed in 1983 when Margaret Thatcher was in power, the problems of adult literacy the play explores are still here a generation later. The …
It was certainly an afternoon to remember for Sol Boon and Lottie Wilkinson, who were formally announced as being King’s Ely’s new Heads of School for 2019/20 before then going on to win the school’s annual Hoop Trundle. Crowds of students, staff, families, dignitaries and friends of King’s Ely gathered around the East Lawn of …
Newly announced Heads of School win King’s Ely Hoop Trundle 2019 Read More »
John Browne, Lord Browne of Madingley, took a step back in time by returning to King’s Ely to be Guest of Honour at Senior Prizegiving. Lord Browne, best known for his role as the Chief Executive of the energy company BP from 1995 to 2007, is an Old Elean (former King’s Ely student) and was …
Lord Browne of Madingley Guest of Honour at King’s Ely Senior Prizegiving Read More »
Ely Sinfonia and Kings Lynn Festival Chorus wind up Ely’s Eel Day with one of the best-loved Requiems ever written Two of East Anglia’s most vibrant community organisations join forces in Ely Cathedral on Saturday 4th May to perform one of the most loved Requiems ever written, bringing Ely’s annual Eel Day to a magnificent …
Verdi Requiem in Ely Cathedral Provides Glorious Culmination to Annual Eel Festival Read More »
Ten of King’s Ely’s and Ely Cathedral’s newest probationer choristers have been officially installed. The choristers were installed during what was a very special Mothering Sunday Eucharist at the Cathedral, attended also by three junior probationers to mark the completion of the first stage in their chorister journey. It was also the final weekend that …
Day to remember as new Cathedral Choristers are officially installed Read More »
This week Ely Cathedral has announced an exciting programme of events for their up and coming Science Festival, ‘The Sky’s The Limit’, with a focus on Space and Space Travel to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. This family themed event takes place inside Ely’s magnificent medieval Cathedral. Highlights include the installation …
Ely Cathedral announces space themed Festival with a ‘star’ line up Read More »
At Ely Cathedral, James Salmons was awarded a Spotted in Ely Community Star Award for saving his wife’s life after suffering a Cardiac Arrest. Saving her life once is worthy of a Star alone, but James had to do it twice, a year apart and on both occasions, the paramedics on scene told mum of …
The Ely Cathedral Business Group committee are thrilled to announce that the Everest Summiteer Ricky Munday will be delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural Celebration of Business dinner in Ely Cathedral’s Lady Chapel on Thursday 16 May 2019. Ricky Munday is an inspirational speaker, international expedition leader, Red Cross delegate and Chartered Accountant. To overcome redundancy, in 2004 …
Everest Summiteer to speak at annual Celebration of Business in Ely Cathedral Read More »
On Saturday 30th March 2019 The Stained Glass Museum in Ely will celebrate 40 years of opening to the public! To celebrate this landmark birthday, entry to the museum will be FREE* all day on Saturday 30 March, during our Family Fun Day. The Stained Glass Museum’s Curator, Dr Jasmine Allen, commented: “This will be …
The Stained Glass Museum opens its doors for free to celebrate its 40th Birthday Read More »
Four new Honorary Canons of Ely Cathedral were formally installed during Evensong earlier this week. This particular honour is awarded to members of clergy in recognition of their service to the Diocese of Ely and the wider church. They are appointed by the Bishop of Ely as non residential members of the Cathedral chapter …
Four new Honorary Canons installed at Ely Cathedral Read More »
Professional Theatre company ‘KD Theatre Productions’ will be producing a brand new open-air production of PETER PAN in The Deans Garden (Ely Cathedral) Peter Pan is desperate to find the Lost Boys a mother and he finds just the girl in Wendy. But by bringing the Darling Family over to Neverland, is he putting them …
Ely Choristers will be holding their traditional Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday, 5th March. This is long standing custom at Ely Cathedral sees the choristers, and occasionally members of staff and the clergy, race down the Cathedral’s spectacularly long nave tossing pancakes as they go. As in previous years Ely Cathedral are teaming up with …
Cathedral Chorister’s Big Pancake Party for Charity Read More »
Ely Sinfonia joins forces with King’s Lynn Festival Chorus to perform Verdi’s religious masterpiece, which is one of the best-loved requiems ever written and what could be a finer setting for it than Ely Cathedral? Almost all of Verdi’s most performed works are operas. But one, his Requiem, is probably performed almost more than any …
Ely Sinfonia and King’s Lynn Festival Chorus perform Verdi’s Requiem Read More »
Throughout February a selection of exhibits from some of the world’s leading examples of embroidery will be on display in the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral. The Beautiful Stitch is made up of over 50 exhibits which have been handpicked from the Embroiderers’ Guild collection to show embroidery at its very best and, in some …
Ely Cathedral debuts the Embroiderers’ Guild first travelling exhibition Read More »
Out of the blue a person needs to find the strength they didn’t know they had to do something absolutely amazing. James Salmons is such a person who saved his family from being devastated. In 2017, while enjoying an evening with his wife, Charlotte and children, Grace and Alfie. James was called upon to remove …
Community Stars Launches with an amazing Life-Saving story at Ely Cathedral Read More »
On Christmas Day Ely Cathedral hosted 130 people to a full Christmas lunch with all the trimmings This is the eighth year the Cathedral has put on a Christmas Day lunch for those who are in need or lonely or just want to celebrate with others and enjoy being part of a community on this …
The Chapter of Ely Cathedral is delighted to announce the appointment of Edmund Aldhouse as Director of Music. Edmund will succeed Paul Trepte who retires next Easter and whose distinguished career in this post spans 29 years. Speaking about his appointment Edmund said: “I am thrilled and humbled to have been appointed as Director of Music …
HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are to pay a visit to a special Ely Markets showcase, as part of a day of engagements in East Anglia. Their Royal Highnesses will visit the Market onTuesday 27th November and His Royal Highness will also visit, The Thomas Parsons’ Charity Almshouses and Ely …
The Prince Of Wales and The Duchess Of Cornwall to Visit Ely Markets Read More »
Ely cathedral will once again be lit purple next week as part of the national Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign. This will be the third year that the cathedral have kindly agreed to be a part of the awareness campaign. We aim to raise awareness to Pancreatic Cancer to help with early detection of …
Ely Cathedral Supporting Purple Lights for Pancreatic Cancer Campaign Read More »
New for 2018: Extra day added, exciting new traders and demonstrations Now in its seventh year this popular event is widely acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s exceptional Christmas experiences. Over 120 bespoke stalls fill the Cathedral’s magnificent Nave, its famous Lady Chapel and a heated marquee in the grounds. In addition to shopping, visitors …
Ely Cathedral’s Christmas Gift & Food Fair adds an additional day due to demand. Read More »
Ely Cathedral is playing its part in an international commemoration marking 100 years since the guns fell silent at the end of World War I. Battle’s Over takes place on November 11th 2018, with events throughout the United Kingdom and several other locations overseas, including New Zealand, Ireland, Australia, Bermuda, France, Belgium, Canada, the United …
Battle’s Over – Ely Cathedral to lead a day of commemoration Read More »
Ely Cathedral to host centenary celebration of one of the UK’s best-loved musical works exactly 100 years to the day after the first performance. One hundred years to the day after its first performance, Gustav Holst’s magnificent Planets Suite will ring out in Ely Cathedral, on Saturday 29th September 2018, when Ely Sinfonia takes to …
Early this morning Andy Wilson and Marc Beveridge installed the City of Ely’s “There But Not There” Memorial to our fallen comrades from the Great War. This is a joint project between the City of Ely Royal British Legion Branch and local members of The Royal British Legions National Cyclists Branch. The memorial is situated in two …
Felix Hawes and Maria Campbell have been formally installed as King’s Ely’s new Heads of School. Over a thousand people gathered inside Ely Cathedral on September 3rd for the school’s Beginning of Year Service, which includes the robing of incoming Heads of School in their prefects’ gowns. The new Heads of School then robe the …
New Heads of School, Deputy Heads, Prefects and Heads of Houses appointed Read More »
There will be a special Evensong on Sunday 23 September marking the retirement of The Rt Revd David Thomson, Bishop of Huntingdon. Everyone is very welcome to join us.
Calling all budding Girl Choristers! The annual Ely Cathedral Girls’ Choir Taster Day is taking place on Sat 20 Oct. ‘Be A Girl Chorister For A Day’ is free and for girls with a love of music and singing, who are in years 5-8. For more info contact Jane Formston on 01353 660707
The 2018 Flower Festival is the perfect opportunity to introduce the new Ely Cathedral rose. The rose has been produced by award winning East Anglian rose growers, Peter Beales, recognised worldwide for the preservation of old fashioned, historic and rare roses. As a specialist propagator of new blooms, they have won many prestigious awards including …
Ely mum of two Angii Smith has been a massive fan of Prince Harry for many years. So when he announced his engagement to Meghan Markle, she decided that being a part of the wedding welcome crowd was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Angii told Spotted in Ey: “As soon as the date was …
Watching Harry and Meghan ride by was the "icing on the wedding cake" for Ely mum Read More »
A chance for everyone to sing Choral Evensong under the magnificent Octagon of Ely Cathedral. On Saturday 14 April Ely Cathedral has a rare and exciting opportunity for everyone to sing Evensong under the world famous Octagon Tower. The last time the event was held in 2016 it proved extremely popular and a similar response is …
Co-founder of The Big Issue, Lord John Bird is to be the keynote speaker at Ely Cathedral 2018 Celebration of Business. Lord Bird, who entered the House of Lords in 2016 has endured a chequered life, living in orphanages, on the streets and a spell in prison where he learned to read and write. In …
Big Issue founder and Social Entrepreneur, Lord John Bird to speak in Ely Read More »
The South-African born pianist Neil Hilgrove Colledge will be giving his 4th lunchtime recital at Ely Cathedral on Thursday May 24th, however this year’s concert date is by far the most significant. May 24th marks the date of Neil & Alison’s oldest son William’s sixteenth birthday. William has spent most of his life in Littleport …
A Stretham miniature zoo has beaten King’s College Chapel, Duxford Air Museum and the University of Cambridge to win the second spot in a Trip Advisor poll, Spotted In Ely can reveal. The Animal Experience is second on the list of Top Things to Do in Cambridgeshire, beaten only by the Cambridgeshire Wine School in …
Stretham attraction wins second spot in Trip Advisor poll Read More »
Plots for new houses in Ely have gone on the market – but with prices starting at £222,995 for a two-bedroom flat, the dream of home ownership may be far off for many locals. A number of plots have already been snapped up at St James’ Park, off Cam Drive, since going on the market …
New homes unaffordable for locals, residents say Read More »
Ely pizza and pasta lovers will be relieved to hear that the city’s popular Prezzo restaurant has survived the cutter for now, Spotted in Ely can reveal. The struggling Italian chain plans to shut down a third of its restaurants in a bid to save the company. But the Ely restaurant, overlooking Ely Cathedral, is …
Lt Col Neil Stace, a finalist in the 2015 BBC Great British Sewing Bee, will be returning to Ely Cathedral during half term week to run 4 very special sewing workshops for families. Over a 2 hour period, Neil, a serving officer in the British army and Sewing Bee contestant, will be passing on his …
Sewing workshops with Great British Sewing Bee Expert Read More »
Students and staff from King’s Ely Senior and King’s Ely Junior came together at Ely Cathedral to mark National Holocaust Memorial Day. The incredibly moving Service of Remembrance, held on January 26th, was led by Dr Francis Young, former Head of Sixth Form Academic at King’s Ely, who spoke about visiting Auschwitz-Birkenau 10 years ago, …
King’s Ely students pay their respects at Holocaust Memorial Service Read More »
Kindhearted couple Sid and Sally Bibby have a heart of gold – not stone – so when they heard about Ely’s rock art craze, they cobbled together pebbles to give away to residents. That’s 250 bags of smooth Scottish pebbles, to be precise! From tomorrow (Wednesday, January 31), people will be able to collect stones …
Bibbys’ pebble dash will bring avalanche of joy to residents Read More »
Two unique exhibitions to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI will be on display at Ely Cathedral in February. 100 Hearts for 100 Years The Royal School of Needlework teamed up with the armed forces charity, SSAFA, to help create ‘100 Hearts for 100 Years’. These highly unique ‘sweetheart’ pincushions were created to …
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If you thought scouting was just about knots, woggles and oversized shorts, then think again. Raft racing, survival camps and participating in Ely’s Remembrance Day Parade are just a few of the activities the thriving 3rd Ely Scouts pack have taken part in this year, with a trip to France planned next summer. Scouting’s more …
On the Scout for new leaders (not necessarily Bear Grylls!) Read More »
Stunning Ely Cathedral provided the perfect backdrop for student leaders from Ely College’s sixth-form college to learn vital skills. Bishop Laney Sixth Form’s newly appointed Student Council visited the cathedral on Wednesday for the first stage of training in their new roles. The students took part in a mock committee meeting, which involved making important …
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Volunteer bakers across the region are busy putting the final touches on Christmas cakes of all shapes, sizes and designs to be sold at the Ely Cathedral Gift & Food Fair next week in support of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The particular recipe the bakers have been recommended to use was provided by EACH’s …
Now in its 6th successive year Ely Cathedral provides the most majestic setting for the annual Christmas Gift & Food Fair. This year over 150 traders selling bespoke & beautiful gifts, alongside a much extended food hall, are responsible for the ever growing popularity of this event which is acknowledged as one of East Anglia’s …
My name is Peter Battlershill and in December I am proud to be bringing the 80 strong Morriston Orpheus Choir and the Band of the Household Cavalry to Ely. My association with The Band of the Household Cavalry is an unlikely one but stems through golf and after paying my respects to the fallen at the …
We all love Ely – and now more tourists than ever are discovering the delights of one of England’s smallest cities. East Cambridgeshire is enjoying bumper tourism, with almost four million visitors heading to the area in the past three years, according to figures released today. Statistics show that overnight stays in the region have …
Almost 4 million visitors flock to East Cambs in three years Read More »
Ely Cathedral is known affectionately as ‘The Ship of the Fens’, but this Sunday it will once again be transformed into a modern day Noah’s Ark, as hundreds of animals will be welcomed to the annual ‘Animal Service’. For the past 28 years, Ely Cathedral has hosted an annual Celebration Service in aid of local …
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest review site has awarded Ely Cathedral with a certificate of Excellence due to the amount of reviews given by it’s visitors. With nearly 2000 reviews of which over 1400 are 5 star, the attraction is rated first of 35 in the Places to Visit category. The most recent 5 star was …
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If you live in East Cambridgeshire, chances are you’ve visited Ely Cathedral many times. But have you ever noticed how many different shapes there are inside the iconic Ship of the Fens? Youngsters from Rainbow Pre-School in Ely got to explore twinkly stars, rings-a-roses and even octagons, squares, triangles, spirals and crosses when they went …
Twinkle twinkle little star, how many shapes in Ely Cathedral do you think there are? Read More »
Ely Cathedral will host a spectacular light show next month to raise awareness of families escaping war-torn Syria. In the first show of its kind ever seen in the district, the cathedral will light up with colours and images, as well as featuring poignant artwork by local children, highlighting the plight of refugees. On the …
Ely Cathedral to host spectacular light show to raise awareness of refugees Read More »
This Christmas eve I am looking forward to being by the crib at Ely Cathedral. I will be joined by many children who will be engaging with the crib figures, surrounded by straw and probably making quite a mess! But mostly, the children will be watching and engaging with the Christ Child, the figure of …
Plans to give major Ely roads the slip when it comes to winter gritting have been met with an icy response from the city’s Liberal Democrats, who have launched a petition to “restore gritting to Ely roads”. Ely Liberal Democrats plan to raise the issue during a meeting with Cambridgeshire County Council tomorrow (Tuesday). In …
Petition launched to "restore gritting to Ely roads" Read More »
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! Ok, so it’s only November – but tonight saw the launch of Ely Markets Festive Lates. This new event is aimed at promoting local businesses and enticing shoppers into the city centre. Entertained by Ely rockerbilly Jacen Bruce, shoppers were able to try lots of delicious street …
Ely city centre came to a standstill today as crowds gathered to remember the fallen during a moving Armistice Day Ceremony. The Market Square was full of people wishing to pay their respects during a service led by the Reverend David Newton and Dave Martin of the Ely Branch of the Royal British Legion. Bugle …
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It’s not often such sporting legends come to Ely but Monday saw Formula One and Former World Champion Damon Hill come to promote his new autobiography “Watching The Wheels”. During his talk, he spoke about his life first as a motorbike enthusiast while watching his father Graham at race courses around the world to becoming …
Formula 1 and Former World Champion Damon Hill Wows Ely Cathedral Read More »
On the last Saturday of October, Ely Cathedral hosted a celebration of 150 years of Reader Ministry. The day celebrated Readers and their ministry with workshops, worship, the sharing of ideas and the giving of thanks. Readers are lay people, called by God, who have then been trained and licensed by the Church to preach, …
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One of Ely’s steepest streets will NOT be gritted this winter, leading to major concerns about carnage on the roads. Spotted in Ely can reveal that Back Hill, one of Ely’s busiest routes in and out of the city and also one of its steepest, will NOT be gritted this year. While some weather forecasters …
A local skills show has brought together young people and local employers to talk about career opportunities in the district. The East Cambridgeshire Career & Skills Show, organised by a partnership including Ely College, East Cambridgeshire District Council and Form the Future, is now in its third year and has continued to grow and attract …
Skills Show Helps Bridge The Gap Between Education And Employment Read More »
The speaker for Ely City Amnesty Group’s seventh annual lecture is Paul Joseph, a close friend and political ally of Nelson Mandela. The South African was just 16 when he became an activist, was jailed, became an Amnesty prisoner of conscience – and fled to Britain in 1965, where he and his family obtained political …
Amnesty Lecturer and Friend of Nelson Mandela Speaks Read More »
When school worker Niki Brown had the idea to turn the Octagon Tower purple for raising awareness of Pancreatic Awareness in November, she never expected what was to come next after appealing to raise just £150 to buy the filters needed to make the event happen. After turning to Spotted in Ely asking for help to promote …
Isle of Ely Produce opened their doors not once but twice recently for a double open day first farmers on Friday and then chip shop owners on Sunday. They also held a farmers’ dinner at the Cathedral and launched the 2016 Ely Potato Race. Already they have pledged over £2,500 for local charities On day …
'From Field to Frier' – Double open day success for top local firm. Read More »
When it comes to planning a wedding, Every Little Helps. Beautiful bride Lindsey Adams arrived at Ely Registry Office in a red Ferrari – but departed as Lindsey Ellinor in a Tesco Delivery Van after marrying Carl Ellinor. The iconic delivery van, driven by Krisztian Bakos, added a personal touch to the wedding for Tesco …
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Two years ago, exhausted Ely mum Emma Smith decided she’d had enough of vegging out in front of the telly and wanted to push herself out of her comfort zone. Since cancelling her pay TV subscription, she’s taken part in 10km races, acted as an extra in MacBeth, been part of the team behind Cambridge …
Visit Oliver Cromwell’s House at dusk and venture into the “haunted” bedroom – if you dare! The famous Ely landmark is one of 10 opening their doors to the public free of charge this weekend as part of National Heritage Weekend. From September 9 to 11, people will be able to enjoy a number of …
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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 …
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Filming on Hollywood blockbuster Assassin’s Creed is due to start at Ely Cathedral early next week, Spotted in Ely understands. Film crews have already started transporting equipment and sealing off the area in preparation and there have been sightings of filmstar and producer Michael Fassbender reported in town. A sign has gone up at the …
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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 …
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