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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 …
Celebrate beautiful Ely with a free visit to local landmarks this weekend 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 …
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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 …
Laura Tobin picks hottest day of the year to return to Ely Read More »
Service to commemorate Cambridgeshire soldiers who fought at the Battle of the Somme to take place at Ely Cathedral, 1 July, 11am – 12 noon, 100 years on from the first day of fighting. Local residents are invited to a commemorative service to be held on the 100th anniversary of the first day of the …
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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 …
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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 …
After the inaugural event of the Isle of Ely Arts Festival this year: a workshop with budding young cellists, these highly talented musicians gave a splendid concert in Ely Cathedral. The programme was varied but the performance was constant: a performance that can only be described as outstanding. Their phenomenal technique was immediately apparent as …
Review of Guy Johnston ( ‘cello) and Melvyn Tan (piano) in Ely Cathedral Read More »
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ely is proud to host every year, graduates from Open University. Many of the graduates spend over 4 years studying their chosen subjects and this is their day to celebrate with a graduation mass in Ely Cathedral. The OU, despite having many offices in many larger cities throughout the UK choose Ely every year and …
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Last Saturday the Cathedral saw more than £11,000 raised for Grief Encounter organised by Soham local, Jason Fretwell. Jason, a catering manager for Clare College in Cambridge decided he wanted to help after his wife, Katie experienced the bereavement at the loss of her mother and the charity was there to help. Furthermore, Grief Encounter Founding Patron, …
Many join in for a night of fund-raising for Grief Encounter Read More »
[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 »
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, …
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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 …
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 »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Netflix have become the latest production company to commission filming at Ely Cathedral. Working alongside Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures TV, the filming will become a series called “The Crown” which is due to be aired in 10 parts in 2016. It is not known who will be filming in Ely but the cast …
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The Cambridge & District Classic Car Club were in Ely on the weekend taking up all the space on the Cathedral green. Â With a selection of cars dating back to the 1930’s there was something for everyone to spark a memory or two or three! Â The Club organise monthly club nights, days out and big …
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