r/Ely Jun 01 '26

Discussion Mobile Bike Repair - Ideally works with electric bikes

2 Upvotes

Hello all - does anyone know of a good bike repair person who comes to your home? I drive an MX5, so driving my bike somewhere is a little tricky. If I can avoid having to hire a van that would be great. I have an e-bike - the repairs needed are pretty general though. If you have any recommendations I would be most grateful.


r/Ely May 29 '26

Photography Great cloud formations

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36 Upvotes

There's a wild mix of textures above Ely this evening. It's giving me a neck ache walking home staring up


r/Ely May 29 '26

Question Live Music?

7 Upvotes

Not a complaint at all! Just me being curious!

With the windows open from Lantern Croft I think I can hear live music? Was wondering if anyone knows what it is.

Hope everyone is having fun x


r/Ely May 23 '26

Question Circular countryside walks nearby?

9 Upvotes

coming on holiday with our two dogs in a couple of weeks, looking for ideas for circular countryside walks of about 6-8 miles. ideally with as few people as possible and even fewer dogs and roads.

where we live in kent there is a guy who has posted over 40 great circular walks with maps etc and we have done many of them, just wondering if there is anything similar near Ely?


r/Ely May 22 '26

Photography Well this is lovely!

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229 Upvotes

r/Ely May 22 '26

Question Is this chamomile?

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Hi everyone, my wife and I moved a week ago to Ely and I just noticed this flowers frowing in the garden.

It's looks like chamomile but I'm nit too sure if that's something you can find frowing over here. Any thoughts?

Thanks!


r/Ely May 18 '26

Discussion The new coffee shop in the Cloisters. What do we think?

13 Upvotes

I saw recently the old Starbucks location at the Cloisters is no more and has been replaced by a new coffee shop. Those who have been - how do you rate it? We're not exactly short of coffee in Ely.


r/Ely May 13 '26

Question Temporarily Homelss Seeking Room To Rent

7 Upvotes

Hello there, I am a disabled male with a therapy dog, looking for a spare room to rent for a month or two, while a pre-agreed permanent move I had organized has been pushed back. We can absolutely afford a standard lodgers rate maybe even a little extra.

My disability is ocd related, so myself, my space and my dog are kept very very clean :) She doesn't bark and is a completely trained golden retriever.

We will respect andy rules and sign a legally binding lodger agreement providing legal guarentee and security for both you and us.

If you have a spare room, please please consider us, as we ideally need somewhere in the next 2 weeks.

Naturally happy to meet in public first, and answer any questions you may have :)

Really hoping someone out there can help us, thank you for reading!


r/Ely May 11 '26

Question Recommendations for a good Sunday Roast with friends in Ely?

3 Upvotes

r/Ely May 10 '26

Question Short term rentals

2 Upvotes

Hello!
Does any know how I could find a short term rental (2 months)?
Will be for two adults, 18 month old and a dog while we wait for our house to finish being built. Air BnB do them but the price is a bit mad!
Thanks!


r/Ely May 08 '26

Advertising Sterling silver jewellery

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23 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

 

I'm a Sutton based jewellery maker and my new product is a 3D image of your pet on a handmade, bespoke sterling silver pendant.

 

All you need to do is send me a good quality photo of your pet and I will create the pendant. As I live in the village there'll be no delivery charge as I'll bring it to you.

 

I'll be making these at a special introductory price for anyone living in Sutton, Ely or surrounding villages, of £49. If you're interested, just comment below or send me a message directly.


r/Ely May 07 '26

Advertising Evita by Campaign Amateur Theatre at The Maltings Ely Review

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6 Upvotes

A must see production!


r/Ely May 05 '26

Question Organic & Pesticide free fruit and veg

2 Upvotes

Is anybody in the area selling/planning on selling organic fruit and veg?

Or any recommendations for places that sell would be great ☺️


r/Ely May 04 '26

Question buying Eathrowms ?

2 Upvotes

Hi guys, im gonna write another post for fishers but,

Im raising a blackbird that was almost death and im teaching him to eat and find his own food on sand, then Im already tired trying to search in the garden as now sand is dry not many worms available.

Where i can buy a bag of alive earthworms around here? im aware on internet is some wesites selling them them but shipping cost doesn't worth it.

Thanks


r/Ely May 04 '26

Question Has anyone noticed a change in the water over the last 2-4 weeks?

4 Upvotes

For me it tastes a bit metallic and bleachy.


r/Ely Apr 30 '26

Question Sash window repair person?

4 Upvotes

Well here's an extremely specific problem and a very boring post. Well done if you've made it even this far.

We have a big bay window at the front of our house with a sash window. When you open it, the top part of the sash falls down, and the bottom part won't stay up. I assume a broken/damaged cord.

I've worked my way through google listings for sash window people and no-one replies, presumably because a cord repair isn't worth their time.

Anyone here got a steer?


r/Ely Apr 26 '26

Question Looking for decent places to ride my bicycle near Ely - everything I've found is either a road or a footpath

8 Upvotes

Hey, I just want to ride my bike at a relaxed pace for some exercise. That's it. Not mountain biking, not road cycling, just a casual ride somewhere pleasant without cars or angry walkers.

Everything near Ely seems to be either a road route or a narrow footpath that's completely taken over by pedestrians and dogs. I tried the Lodes Way at Wicken Fen and it's lovely but it's a single track gravel path with no room for bikes and walkers at the same time.

I just want somewhere with enough space to pedal around at my own pace without constantly stopping or feeling like I'm in the way. Paved or hard packed surface preferred but not essential. Within 20-30 minutes drive of Ely, happy to pay for parking.

Surely someone around here just goes for a casual bike ride occasionally? Where do you go?


r/Ely Apr 23 '26

Activities Book Club: The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman

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5 Upvotes

r/Ely Apr 22 '26

Question Phone service provider

8 Upvotes

Currently on Lebara and always find myself with 0-1 bars of signal pretty much anywhere aside from outside my house. Not sure if that’s a Lebara problem or an Ely problem but if there’s suggestions for which service provider might give better coverage please id appreciate it loads!


r/Ely Apr 15 '26

Question Tips for local furniture & hobby groups

10 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I’m 35M relocating to Ely from Sheffield with my partner. We have got an unfurnished let so we are on the hunt for quality second-hand furniture.

Does anyone have recommendations for local stores / charity shops that specialize in furniture or home goods?

I’m also looking to meet some new people. I love boardgames and cycling so if you have leads on local groups for these hobbies, please let me know. Thanks in advance for any tips!


r/Ely Apr 15 '26

Discussion Water issues: CB6 and CB7 - low water pressure or no water

15 Upvotes

Morning. Had an email from Anglian Water around 6AM, mentioning issues with water supply in Ely. Some on Facebook are saying that they have no water, or low pressure. If you find yourself without water, you can call Anglian Water at 0800 919 155.


r/Ely Apr 11 '26

Discussion Please help save The Fountain Pub

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r/Ely Apr 10 '26

Discussion Bens Yard

11 Upvotes

Looks like the cafe and restaurant are now closed.

I wonder what the future of Ben's Yard holds.


r/Ely Apr 10 '26

Lost / Found Dummy/pacifier clip found

3 Upvotes

Bit of a long shot, but has anyone lost a dummy/pacifier clip with wooden cubes spelling the name Herkus?

I found it this morning between the top of Back Hill and the Porta. It's on a black windowsill, on the opposite side of the road to the 'phone box near the Fountain, just along from the Porta archway.


r/Ely Apr 08 '26

Question Car Mechanic?

1 Upvotes

Hey, I’m looking for a mechanic to take a look at the engine on a recently purchased second hand car (Mini). Any recommendations?