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The Billion pound Debate

Barton Road is saved

Friday 18th March 2016Issue 5

WHATS ON

As anyone involved will know there have been a lot of concerns regarding Ely College and many parents have been in touch with me over recent months. I was pleased to learn this week

that an agreement has now been reached for a new Trust, Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) to take over from CfBT as the sponsor of Ely College. CMAT currently run 6 schools in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough and has a strong track record in turning around performance at underperforming

school. They will begin working with CfBT in Ely College after Easter with a view to becoming the new sponsor from July.

I will, of course, continue to monitor the situation going forward and will start by setting up a meeting to enable parents to meet the new Trust and raise any questions.

You may know by now that fairer funding for schools across the country is one of my key campaigns. I am therefore extremely pleased that the Chancellor yesterday committed a further £500 million to help with the transition to a fairer national funding formula. There is a consultation looking at these changes which is running until 16th April. With Cambridgeshire amongst the 40 lowest funded local authorities for primary education, if you have views and would like to respond to the consultation, full details are available on the ...gov.uk website.

This months Letter From Lucy Frazer MP

This week sees a big change for us. While we are still learning the best ways of producing this e-magazine week after week, one thing has become clear.

Friday is better for us than a Wednesday. Our working commitments just make it impossible to guarantee the copy be ready and mistakes creep in.

So we now plan to release this each Friday in the afternoon.

You can also get a copy sent straight to your smart device using the Issuu reader app. Just click on subscribe and you will get your copy. It's free to use.

The 3 of us who work on Spotted in Ely are still volunteers, the money we get in pays for the expenses we have and they grow each month when we add new services.

We need volunteer writers, so maybe you take part in a group activity or work for a business

who is very active in the community? Then why not send us your stories and we will feature them in the magazine and online through the website and Facebook.

Don't forget to keep those events coming in. We now have around 100 to post about every 3 weeks. In fact it's grown so much that people no longer say there is nothing to do.

Ely is a great little city and changes are going to be quick and quite large scale for the size we are. 25,000 people now and maybe 40 by the time the housing developments are complete and Spotted in Ely is a great place to keep up to date with what is going on.

Eagle eyed residents may have noticed that the groundwork on the Ely Leisure Development are underway and so a 6 screen cinema and new food outlets will be coming soon.

We also are the only local publication to get a letter from Lucy Frazer, our local MP and she keeps us up to date with what is going on.

Businesses, we need your help and in return we can help you. Become one of our partners and we will introduce you to the other businesses in the area that want to do business with you.

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Friday 18th March 2016

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Letter from Lucy Frazer MPGrief EncounterThe Billion Pound DebateLast chance to enter Ely 501

WHAT’S ON

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Another scam comes to lightBarton Road Toilets to Stay Open

Sid Bibby to the rescueThe Volunteer BureauWin a Giant Easter Egg

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, Kevin Wells is a good family friend. Kevin as we all know lost his daughter in 2002.

Not content with organising a sell out event in the areas biggest arena, Jason is now training to run the London Marathon on April 24th also to raise funds for the charity. If you want to sponsor Jason then visit: Virgin Money Giving

We spoke to Jason last night and he said, “I really wanted to help the charity as they help my wife get through the loss of her mother and Kevin is great friend and its so nice he could also attend the evening.

“I really wish I could list everyone who helped but I do need to give a massive thank you to Jezzo’s who worked for the whole day leading up to the start, then all the way through and after until 4am. It just wouldn’t have happened without them. I’d also like to say thank you to Sally Bibby and her team at Rose Barn Venues who supplied so much to make the Lady Chapel look fantastic. Finally a thank you to Sid Bibby who came and restored the grass for us.

“I would love to thank everyone but if I try to list them all on the phone now I may forget someone and I wouldn’t want to do that so a big THANK YOU from me and the charity to you”

Established in 2003 by Dr Shelley Gilbert MBE, Grief Encounter is one of the UK’s leading bereaved child charities, providing free, pioneering services and support to bereaved children, young people and their families.

1 in 29 children in the UK under the age of 16 will suffer the death of a parent.Rebuilding a new life after the death of a loved one is hard for everyone, but especially for children and young people. Once the shock and trauma of a life changing event such as bereavement has been managed, finding a way to move forward must begin.

Children have an overwhelming sense of confusion, fear and anxiety, alongside their grief, which must be cared for in order for them to continue into adulthood with a sense of confidence and long lasting happiness.

This is where Grief Encounter makes a difference.We help families address a multitude of challenging issues following the death of a loved one, alleviating the hurt and confusion caused, whilst promoting healing.

For more information on the charity please visit: http://www.griefencounter.org.uk/

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East Cambridgeshire District Council is in support of the East Anglia Devolution Deal announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his budget speech. The Deal will now be put to a debate.

Some 22 authorities and The New Anglia LEP for Norfolk and Suffolk have signed to put the Deal in front of their members to debate whether to agree or turn down the proposals, as well as the chance to go back to the Government with new proposals in the Autumn.

East Cambridgeshire District Council has signed up to an agreement to inform and engage with the public and relevant stakeholders to help councillors debate the proposed Devolution Deal for East Anglia.

The acceptance of the Deal would result in a single mayor being elected for Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk and Suffolk, as well as an East Anglia Combined Authority being established.

The Combined Authority would run in addition to - not replacing - East Cambridgeshire District Council and the other individual councils involved, which would continue to operate and deliver local services in exactly the same way as before.

As part of the Deal, the Government is offering over £1 billion of new money to support economic growth over the next 30 years.

The region would also take control of millions of pounds of multi-year, consolidated and devolved transport budget.

A board of leaders would be established to run the Combined Authority and, along with the Elected Mayor, would be accountable for the new responsibilities and budgets that devolution brings.

Cllr James Palmer, Leader of East Cambridgeshire District Council, stated: “I’m absolutely in favour of this deal. It’s a huge opportunity for the East, and being as we are - neighbours with Norfolk and Suffolk - it will be highly beneficial to the people of East Cambridgeshire.

“The new government structure will be a distinctly positive move forward. I’m in favour of devolution from Government, but also of devolved power the whole way down the government structure, to make sure decision making is as close to the people as possible.

“I don’t think people have been well-served by the three-tier system, so the Deal would be a great move forward.”

A Combined Authority would also mean the transfer of significant resources and powers from Central Government to the region - at this stage specifically for infrastructure, housing, economic development, developing skills for employment and job creation.

Cllr Palmer added: “The improved infrastructure that will come from a devolved East will be great for growth, and will present further opportunities for businesses.

“There are infrastructure improvements that different areas of the East all want, and the Deal would speed up the process, because there would be a single, unified voice through the Combined Authority. For example, the A14/A142 junction at Newmarket is not adequate for the amount of people using it. Devolution would make it much easier for leaders to sort out this problem, which would benefit all the different economies around it, including East Cambs.

“Likewise, the duelling of the railway line between Ely and Soham would benefit Soham and Kennet because it would enable hourly services for both, while also benefitting Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds by increasing services on their line.”

Currently, this railway improvement has been shelved until 2019 at the earliest due to a lack of funding and having to wait for the next National Rail development cycle to begin. However, Councillor Palmer insists he would be working hard to bring this development forward by securing money from the Devolution Deal pot in order to benefit the people of East Cambridgeshire.

Cllr Palmer said: “We are in a strong geographical location to take advantage of money aimed at infrastructure, and the duelling of the Ely-Soham line is something I would be lobbying hard for.”

Everyone involved in this process agree they want what is best for the communities of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough that they serve.

Cllr Palmer added: “The East of England is a wonderful place to live, but we want to make it even better, and the Deal brings this plan one step closer.”

Debate on £1 billion Devolution Deal supported by East Cambridgeshire

District Council

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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 with Mr Simms Ely, her co-organiser of the competition, she read through every single story. Dragons and werewolves, rockets and pirates, they all appeared in a wide variety of fantastical tales, making judging an almost impossibly hard task.

The chair of the judges is Julian Sedgwick, acclaimed children’s novelist, whose Mysterium books have grown rapidly in popularity. What’s he looking for in the winning entries?

“Like last year, I’m hoping to read stories that contain sentences that make me smile, that express a thought simply and elegantly, that surprise, that introduce a character in a few neat strokes, that send a chill down the spine or that make me think. And I hope to read a story or two that makes me sigh and say ‘I wish I’d written that’!”

2016’s competition again has few rules, except that the word limit is 501. In common with Sherlock himself Ely 501 now has a younger

brother – Ely 50Crime – and entrants are invited to choose either category.

Says Julian: “I love detective stories and have read series set everywhere from ancient China to Victorian London to modern day Arizona. Their attraction lies in the simplicity of the set up – something terrible has happened and we need to know who did it, and just as importantly – why. That’s a very compelling story hook, and coupled with our desire for justice, makes for powerful stories.”

Entry forms can be obtained from Burrows or Mr Simms Ely and need to be returned by Friday 25 March.

At a ceremony on Saturday 2 July at St Mary’s Church Ely the winners will be awarded with prizes and will see their work published in a specially commissioned book which will be available at Burrows.

Last Chance to enter Ely 501

East Cambridgeshire District Council (ECDC) is pleased to announce that positive steps have been taken in light of public feedback to retain the public conveniences at Barton Road, Ely. At the Commercial Services committee meeting on 15th March 2016, councillors voted to keep the Barton Road toilets open.

The matter will now be referred back to the Asset Development Committee for approval on Wednesday 23rd March. Keeping the toilets open is subject to a contribution from the City of Ely Council of £8,000, which councillors have agreed, demonstrating the excellent partnership and collaboration between the two bodies in the interests of the public.

Cllr Richard Hobbs, Chairman of the Commercial Services Committee, stated: “We have listened to the public and the Local Access Group and are pleased to be able to keep the Barton Road facilities open, with help from the City of Ely Council. We are a listening council, working in partnership for the

good of our community. We appreciate that conveniences such as this are incredibly important to the local community and we will continue to work

hard to meet those requirements wherever possible.”

The proposal to keep the Barton Road facilities open will benefit residents of and visitors to Ely, in addition to the existing three conveniences in the city. The Barton Road site is also particularly useful for those using the popular coach drop-off and pick-up area and car park. ECDC is keenly aware of the need to provide fully accessible facilities for the Ely community and is therefore pleased with the decision for the Barton Road facilities to remain open, in partnership with the City of Ely Council.

It was also decided that Fordham’s public convenience retention will be referred to the Asset Development Committee, and its management transferred to Fordham Parish Council.

The final decision will be announced following the Asset Development Meeting on 23rd March.

Barton Road toilets to remain open

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Over the weekend Sgt Jon Hiron was targeted by a phishing scam that arrived in his text message inbox on his mobile phone.

Having been out on a long distance cycle ride Jon received a notification purporting to be from 'Barclays Bank'. The message claimed that a transaction had been made to a value of £1976 - quite alarmingly - at the 'Apple Online Store'. It requested contact if this transaction was not made by himself.

The text message (shown in the picture) is really very convincing and actually came through on a chain of other legitimate Barclays Bank text messages - which seemed to corroborate it's legitimacy.

On this basis Jon made the call to the number shown - an 0330 number.

He spoke to a lady who then reassured him that she would close down the transaction, and sent

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him through some authentication software, asking him to enter codes that she generated for him, and some personal information.

Jon became wary when it appeared to him that he was being asked to complete a form that was asking him to transfer a sum of £45,000 out of his account.

When he challenged this the female voice tried to reassure him that everything was fine, and that it just 'looked like that'.

When Jon then said that he would visit his local branch in person, the caller hastily terminated the call, hanging up.

Jon subsequently checked his account and it became clear that the offender had setup a loan for £50,000 in Jon's name, and the funds had been credited to his bank account.

The contact was apparently attempting to extract those funds and transfer them elsewhere.

Sgt Hiron has said:

"I'm not a gullible guy - I've seen all sorts of things and I have years of service dealing with criminals. The fact that the text message arrived apparently from Barclays in exactly the same chain of previously legitimate messages was really quite

convincing - I didn't question that at all.

When I spoke to the lady at the 'call centre' things became increasingly suspicious, until eventually I'd had enough and challenged what was going on.

She abruptly ended the call and I knew it was wrong. I was probably only moments away from crediting £45,000 to somone.

If this can happen to me - it can happen to anyone."

Barclays Bank have been made aware of this incident and they are certainly not the only bank affected by the phenomenon of phising fraud.

If you receive a message of this nature, don't call the number in the text message, call your bank from the telephone number you usually use, or visit a branch in person.

If the situation is legitimate, they will have record of it. Never give out your password, safeword or pin number to anyone purporting to be from your bank.

For more information on Phising Fraud, visit Action Fraud:

http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/fraud-az-phishing

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Kings BarbersShop on Market Street renovated

to meet the needs of new barberA 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 approach means that you can get your service on your needs and not when they can squeeze you in. Every customer is welcome and greeted by friendly staff always willing to please.

Open 7 days a week from 9am Monday to Saturday and from 10am on a Sunday, just walk in and you will seen and no one will be turned away.

Tel: 07584744279

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 Almonry, Ely Fudge, and Sutton Conservative Club.

The eighth egg will be a “mobile egg”, popping up on shops, supermarkets and pubs etc. around Ely – so watch out for it when you’re out and about in Ely!

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VCAEC Reg. Charity No: 1160914

2016 Event

Volunteering & Networking Date: Friday 10 June 2016 Time: 10.30 to 2.30 (drop in) Venue: Ely Library, Ely, CB7 4ZH Costs: FREE The event is aimed at both local businesses and voluntary organisations operating in East Cambridgeshire. It gives you the opportunity to meet with your local Volunteer Centre who can assist you with any volunteering needs. The idea behind this event is to get business and voluntary organisations working together to help each other, whether this is the offer of HR assistance to a small charity or the offer of somewhere for your employees to volunteer and grow their skillset. The benefits to each organisation will be different. What’s in it for my business? 1. As you may be aware there is the prospect of the introduction

of 3 days paid volunteering leave starting in 2017. Although the policy is aimed at the public sector and companies with at least 250 employees, it may be something that you wish to think about alongside your Corporate Social Responsibility.

2. There are benefits to your employees as volunteering can provide a healthy boost to self-confidence and self-esteem. It can also give your employees some additional skills and experience which can be utilised within your workplace.

3. It would also be a good event for you to attend so that you can make valuable connections with organisations operating in the charitable/ voluntary sector within your local

community. These connections could be the offer of volunteer hours, a financial partnership or the offer of assistance with the voluntary organisations’ HR or PR perhaps. Waitrose donate 75,000 paid hours a year for staff to give their time and skills to support local good causes. For a retailer, the levels of engagement that this generates among staff and the relationships built in the communities where their customers live and work are invaluable.

4. All the above could increase the positive profile of your organisation both internally and externally.

What’s in it for my voluntary organisation? 1. As you may be aware there is the prospect of the

introduction of 3 days paid volunteering leave starting in 2017. This could mean the possibility of more volunteers for your organisation. So where best to start this process than to pop along to our event!

2. It would also be a good event for you to attend so that you can make valuable connections with businesses operating in the local area. These connections could be the offer of volunteer hours a financial partnership or some other valuable assistance such as HR or PR advice.

3. You can also come along to advertise your organisation and any vacancies that you may have.

Overall this event will generate good publicity for everyone.

To book please call or email VCAEC: VCAEC

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2016 Course

Safeguarding Adults Safeguarding is everybody’s business and it is essential that professionals (this includes paid and voluntary workers), who have contact with

adults who are at risk of abuse are clear about the issues, their duties, roles and responsibilities. Date: Monday 4 July 2016 Time: 10.00 to 1.30 Venue: The Farmland Museum, Denny Abbey, Ely Road,

Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9PQ Costs: £10 to members (you should have 6 months prior

membership to qualify), £20 to non members. NB: An invoice for £20 will be raised for non-attendance if no suitable reason provided. Trainer: Angela Haylock What will the session involve? By the end of this course participants will: Define what abuse is and an ‘adult at risk’ as outlined in The

Care Act 2014; Describe the categories of abuse, inclusive of physical and

behavioural indicators; Understand good practice in dealing with disclosures and how

to report and record them; Explore barriers to reporting and the importance of

‘whistleblowing’; Who should attend? This course is a “must” for all those who work or volunteer directly with adults. It is carefully designed to ensure your staff

know everything they need to from having a concern, confidentiality, recording and referring.

To book please call or email VCAEC:

VCAEC 41E Forehill

Ely Cambs, CB7 4AA

Tel: 01353 666166 Email: [email protected]


2016 Training Course

Safeguarding Children and Young People Safeguarding children is everybody’s business and it is essential that professionals (this includes paid and voluntary workers), who have contact with children & young people are clear about the issues, their duties, roles and responsibilities. Date: Thursday 28 April 2016 Time: 10.00 to 1.30 Venue: Ely Library Costs: £10 to members £20 to non members NB: An invoice for £20 will be raised for non-

attendance if no suitable reason provided. Trainer: Angela Haylock Angela is the owner of The Safeguarding Toolbox and previously worked for a small charity for 7 years where she worked as the Designated Child Protection Officer delivering Safeguarding training since 2008. Who should attend? This course is a “must” for all those who work or volunteer directly with children, young people, and/ or their families. It is carefully designed to ensure your staff know everything they need to from having a concern, confidentiality, recording and referring.

What will the session involve? we will look at local child protection procedures; Identify the relevant legislation and guidance that

provides the framework for safeguarding children and young people;

Logging and reporting of concerns; Internet safety “It was all relevant but particularly the scenarios which related to the sort of situations Viva volunteers might encounter; also the useful Local Safeguarding Children’s Board contact and the emphasis on passing on and chasing up issues”. Viva 22 October 2015. What will you gain from it? An understanding of the statutory responsibilities of

organisations & individuals who work/ care for children & young people;

Recognise the different categories of child abuse; Know how to respond to concerns about the safety &

welfare of a child/ young person; Certificate of attendance valid for 3 years; Assistance with your policies

To book please call or email VCAEC:

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WHAT'S ONMar 18th - April 3rd

Friday 18th MarchSpring Fair

9:00am - Handmade Hotspot

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Under 5's Easter Crafts And Egg Hunt

1:00pm - Butterfly Pre-School and Dragonfly Den Children’s Club

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First Ever Ely Soup!6:45pm - Babylon Gallery

We're very excited to announce Ely's first ever SOUP.

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Karaoke At The Travellers Rest7:00pm - Travellers Rest

This is our second monthly karaoke, the first was a fantastic evening, it would be great to see more new faces, come down and have a good evening! Completely FREE of charge!.

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Kaleidoscope Disco7:00pm - Ely, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

come and join us for food, drink and a boogie £5 entry and carers and family get in free A great night out for adults with disabilities.

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WTG- Lip Sync Battle7:30pm - The Kings Head Pub, Wilburton

LIP SYNC BATTLE Friday 18th March 2016 Performances start at 7.

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Sutton Cricket Club Easter Bingo

7:30pm - Royal British Legion Sutton Branch

We will be holding our Easter Cricket Club Bingo at The Brooklands Centre (Legion) EYES DOWN AT 8pm.

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Commodore's New Season Welcome Evening

7:30pm - Ely Sailing Club Clubhouse

All members new and existing are welcome to join us for this evening social event.

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Boo Hewerdine8:00pm - The Brook, Soham

The multi-talented – but charmingly modest – Boo Hewerdine brings his self-deprecating humour, his sweet guitar playing and singing, and his sensational songs to our stage.

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The Ouse Valley Singles Clup Play Five Miles Inn

9:00pm - Upware Five Mile Inn

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Saturday 19th MarchGeneral Market: Craft &

Collectables8:00am - Ely Market Place

Ely General Market on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month you can enjoy a fantastic range of goods, at great prices.

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Spring Fair9:00am - Handmade Hotspot

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Money Bootcamp9:45am - The Maltings

Have a great idea for an arts project, but don’t know how to get it funded? Book for the Money Bootcamp now.

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Beginner's Digital Photography - Simple Steps To Better Images

1:00pm - The Beeches

Got a new camera for Christmas? Had a decent camera for a while but not getting the most from it? I have just the thing.

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Youth Hub Disco4:30pm - Centre E, Barton Road, CB7 4DE

Centre E presents the first ever Youth Hub Disco.

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Easter Egg Bingo6:00pm - Highfield School

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An Evening With Blue Haze And Special Guests

7:00pm - St Mary’s Church, Ely

Please come and support our special event concert.

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Ely Choral Society Rossini Stabat Mater

7:30pm - Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK

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Equinox Hub Rave7:30pm - Centre E, Barton Road, Ely

YOUTH HUB ELY'S FIRST UNDER 18S HUB RAVE DJ DANNY GRIMSHAW FREE DRINK 13+ Tickets £4.

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Blue Thunder8:30pm - The Crown Inn Littleport

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Bad Monkey Driver Gig9:00pm - The Griffin, Isleham

Always enjoy playing at The Griffin, great pub with friendly locals.

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Delta Pilots9:00pm - The Kings Arms, Ely

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Sunday 20th MarchSpring Fair

9:00am - Handmade Hotspot

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Easter Fun Dog Show 201612:00pm - Little Downham Village Hall

Starts at 1pm entries from 12.ely.im/14967

A Special Matinee Performance By The Band Of Hope3:00pm - Queen Adelaide Village Hall

This is a new departure for us, a Matinee Performance on a Sunday Afternoon.

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Dad's Army (PG)3:00pm - The Maltings

Director: Oliver Parker.ely.im/15620

Live Sunday Music4:00pm - The Townhouse Pub

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Beginner 1 - Ballroom & Latin Dance Course

6:00pm - Ely Ballroom Dancing

We offer this Ballroom and Latin dance course for adults.

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Celebrating The 6 Nations6:30pm - The Minster Tavern

We will be waxing the body parts of some Ely Tiger Rugby players, and playing a special '1 night only' for the title of 'those in the know' Rugby themed quiz to test your knowledge on all things Rugby.

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Quiz Night In Aid Of Littleport Women's Institute7:00pm - Littleport Leisure Centre

The Quiz starts at 7.ely.im/16297

Dad’s Army (PG)7:30pm - The Maltings

Director: Oliver Parker.ely.im/15622

The Cutter Inn Charity Quiz7:30pm - The Cutter Inn

Join us from 7:30pm again on 20th March with our very own, spectacular, Sara Ford.

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Monday 21st MarchNational Blood Service

1:00pm - Burwell Community Sports Centre

Come and donate at Burwell Community Sports Centre!

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Baby Massage Course2:00pm - Mother Nurture Baby Massage

Now taking bookings for my next baby massage course, starting in Ely on February 22nd.

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Charity Dinner5:30pm - Sylhet Ely

We are holding a charity Dinner on Monday 21st March to help support Ely Community First Responders raise money for a new defibrillator.

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Games Night At The Drayman's7:30pm - Drayman’s Son Micropub

Join us every Monday for Games Night.ely.im/14286

Wed 23rd MarchLearn How To Cook And Eat

Healthily On A Budget11:00am - Countess Church

Eat well spend less - How to cook and eat healthily on a budget.

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Crafternoon1:30pm - Handmade Hotspot

Come along to 'Crafternoon' Bring your craft work and enjoy a cuppa and a chat in the upstairs gallery! Tea and coffee provided £2.

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Salsa Classes, Every Tuesday7:00pm - BAR62

7-8pm Beginners (£25 for 6 weeks) 8-9pm Intermidate (£5 drip in).

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Easter Prize Bingo7:00pm - Littleport Leisure Centre

Both adults and children are welcome to come along to our Easter Bingo, it is a great evening for all of the family.

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Thursday 24th March

Ely General Market8:00am - Events_list

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Talking Dogs Scentwork: Level 110:00am - Developing Dogs

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Eco-Creative Workshop - Leather Crafting For All Ages

11:30am - Re-Imagine Resource Centre

Have fun at Re-imagine Leather crafting for all ages, different kits to choose from easy to intermediate.

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Friday 25th MarchEaster At South Angle Farm Park

10:00am - South Angle Farm Park

Tickets are now available for Easter at South Angle Farm Park.

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Busy Bees Pre-School Easter Funday

11:00am - Busy Bees And Millfield Primary School

Busy Bees Preschool are holding an easter Funday on Good Friday to raise funds for the setting.

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A Night Of Comedy Hosted By Jason Stampe7:00pm - Travellers Rest

A night of comedy hosted by Comedian Jason Stampe to include 3 stand up comedians throughout the night including a headlining act! We can't wait!.

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The Maltings Presents ’ The Best Of Live Comedy

7:15pm - The Maltings

The Maltings Ely continues with an array of live events in 2016 – with monthly live comedy nights starting from 26th Feb 2016.

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Sat 26th MarchFarmers Market: Craft &


Ely Farmers' Market first began as a pilot in July 2000 and is now held twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.

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EDCC Coaching Session9:30am - Unit 5-6 Stirling Place, Elean Business Park,

Sutton, CB6 2QE

Cliff Loveday, Laura Aldred & Martin Holland are doing the British Cycling Level Two Coaching Course, we need to plan, deliver & review 6 one hour coaching sessions.

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Easter At South Angle Farm Park10:00am - South Angle Farm Park


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Easter Treasure Hunt10:00am - St Andrews Church Sutton

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Children's Easter Extravaganza1:00pm - Pound Lane Free Church

SAVE THIS DATE!! Our annual children's Easter event with Bouncy Castle, Cookie decorating, Easter Egg hunt and Easter Story to name but a few - and free gifts for all the kids! No admission charge, all activities and refreshments are free.

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Children's Easter Party6:30pm - Littleport Leisure Centre

Bring your children, grandchildren family and friends along to a great evening of fun and games.

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Black Jack Blues Band9:00pm - The Kings Arms, Ely

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10:00pm - Ely Methodist churchCome and join friends and make new ones.

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Children's Easter Egg Hunt11:00am - Littleport Leisure Centre

Bring your children along to our annual Easter Egg Hunt.

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Alive Five5:00pm - St George’s Church

Launch of the new lively praise and worship service for Littleport.

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Bank Holiday Party7:00pm - BAR62

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The Big Short (15)7:30pm - The Maltings

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West End Easter Quiz8:00pm - West End House

Are you an Easter egg head? Test the grey cells in our usual battle of wits.

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Over 30's Soul And Funk Night8:00pm - Witchford Hall, WITCHFORD

A Bank Holiday Special 'Soul and Funk Night', a chance to listen to something a bit different.

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Monday 28th MarchEaster At South Angle Farm Park



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what’s on in elyFenland Jam7:00pm - Ely Beet Club

Fenland Jam: Musical Opportunities: Youth Arts Project Fenland Jam is a community group set up to support local musicians.

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Games Night At The Drayman’s7:30pm - Drayman’s Son Micropub

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Tuesday 29th MarchDarts Competition

8:30pm - BAR62

Darts Competition at Bar 62.ely.im/15870

Wednesday 30th March

Children's Glass Fusing Workshop

2:00pm - The Stained Glass Museum

Join us, and local artist Sarah Hunt, for one of our ever-popular children's fusing events this Easter holiday! Be inspired by the glass in our museum gallery, and create a piece of artwork you will be able to keep for yourself or give as a present.

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Littleport Time Bank Pub Quiz7:00pm - The Swan on the river

Littleport time bank will be hosting a monthly pub quiz on the last wednesday of every month.

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Salsa Classes, Every Tuesday7:00pm - BAR62

7-8pm Beginners (£25 for 6 weeks) 8-9pm Intermidate (£5 drip in).

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Pub Quiz8:30pm - The Townhouse Pub

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Thursday 31st MarchEly General Market

8:00am - Events_list

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Down The Bottom Of The Garden Craft Morning At Ely

Museum11:00am - Ely Museum

Join us for lots of spring time crafts at Ely Museum Enjoy making fun 'Down the bottom of the Garden' themed crafts at the museum to take home with you Tickets are excellent value at just £3 per child & suitable for ages 5-11 Please contact the museum on 01353 666655

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Thursday Night With Kathryn Buck

7:15pm - The Swan on the river

Kathryn will be performing from 7:15pm on the last thursday of every month.

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Friday 1st AprilFULLY BOOKED Trolley Fill Day

For Teachers, Home Educators, Childminders

11:30am - Re-Imagine Resource Centre

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Swan Fest6:00pm - The Swan on the river

The swan on the river beer festival! keep up to date with our plans on facebook or our website! 20 Real ales, a range of cider, Real good food and live music!!.

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The Wizard Of Oz- Easter Pantomime7:00pm - The Maltings

Come and meet Dorothy all the way from Kansas as she goes on a magical adventure to the Land Of Oz.

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ELVIS - Ian Coulson8:00pm - Travellers Rest

The famous Ian Coulson will be performing two Elvis sets, well known in the area as a premier Elvis tribute act.

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Don’t see an event your hosting listed?If you have any questions

email Alison, Events Manager [email protected]

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 kit the First Responders carry with them every dayThe kit the First Responders carry with them every dayThe 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, hope that with the curry night, we can raise enough to buy a much needed new mobile defibrillator plus other kit they carry with them on duty.

The First Responders are a highly trained group of individuals who are available 7 days a week and aid the Ambulance service in saving lives of local people. They receive no payment or even any expenses for their efforts in and around Ely.

To book a table for the Curry Night call 01353 669 669 during the opening hours of the restaurant. It costs just £20 for a 3 course meal (drinks not included) and there will be 2 sittings at 5:30 and 8pm. Several seats have already been sold, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Zahid has also announced that extra fund-raising activity will be available for those who cannot attend. You can buy a new Sylhet Take-Away cloth bag for a donation (£5 recommended) from the restaurant.

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Sausage Supper8:00pm - Ely City Golf Club

The Sausage Supper is often described as the highlight of the golfing calendar! A Signup sheet will be going up in the Mens changing room tomorrow (Friday 26th February) at 4pm.

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Saturday 2nd AprilGeneral Market: Craft &


Ely General Market on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of every month you can enjoy a fantastic range of goods, at great prices.

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Spring Fair10:00am - Ely Cathedral, Ely, Cambridgeshire, UK

Arranged by and held at The Cathedral Education Centre, Palace Green, Ely.

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Spring Craft Fair10:00am - Ely Cathedral Conference Centre

Over thirty stalls selling an original and intriguing array of home-made goodies and refreshments available in the Cafe! Admission only 50p!!!.

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Jumble Sale - Youth Ely Hub11:00am - Centre E, 24 Barton Road, Ely

Youth Ely Hub are holding a Jumble Sale and Raffle to raise funds for trips and activities for the youths that attend.

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St. Johns Passion - Bach7:30pm - Ely Cathedral

02 April 2016 7:30pm The Zeifgeist Chamber Orchestra and Chorus Leader | Emmanuel Bach Evangelist | Ben Durrant Conductor | Sam Poppleton Join The Zeitgeist Chamber Orchestra and Chorus for a performance of one of Western Art Music's greatest treasures: Bach's St John Passion.

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Sunday 3rd AprilLearning Canine First Aid ’ SOLD

OUT10:00am - Scampers Soham

Canine First Aid Course First Aid training for dogs.

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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 before so early in the season and thought matting would not be needed.

The money to pay for the damage, an undisclosed amount, would have had to have been paid by the charity or suppliers.

However local businessman, Sid Bibby of Sid Bibby Turf and Landscaping near Sutton didn’t want the charity to lose out or the numerous suppliers (most of which supplied time and goods for free) to cough up the expense.

On Monday morning, Sid and his army turned up, laid new turf and restored the grass back to its original state at only his own expense.

Sid wasn’t a supplier but someone who attended the ball along with his wife Sally who runs Rose Barn Venues and who did supply some of the table decoration.

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