Spotted in Ely - Sue Marchant's podcast

As the 2024 Ely folk festival gets closer I thought it would be good to catch up with some of the performers for a natter! Musicians are sometimes shy about blowing there own trumpets or in this case pipes, all the way from the Isle of Skye meet the Peatbogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing quite like a good sing song and Kathryn Rowland decidied Ely should have a choir of its own! With two Ely sessions a week and also the All in Sound dementia choir which is growing in other areas Kathryn's musical magic is bringing people together for wellbeing and a lot of fun. This is a breezy chat on Ely market square. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Cooney had his heart in the local Ely Community, he started a facebook page and website to embrace all the good things happening in Ely with incredible gusto, I have watched over the years how a social media Facebook page has connected my community with each other and the world. Mark was a fabulous positive person and we were all saddened when he left us after his fight with cancer in 2021. S...

Once a month the Ely Writers meet at the Prosper Cafe in Ely, a perfectly formed friendly bunch helping each other with their work. Ideal if you want to meet likeminded folk and improve your craft. If you write your very welcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part two of my chat to musician Mark Ellis, born and raised in Ely who is off on an adventure to Edinburgh......Will Ely still remain as Home? The rain is all part of the sense of place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My podcast for this episode (part one) is a good catch up of a young man I first encountered at Ely Band Competition many moons ago. Being a musician is not all glamour and excitement but Mark Ellis created some pre crowdfunder history and is born and raised in Ely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coming to live in Ely has boosted has boosted EJ's confidence to finally get his Christmas song out there with a collection of locals to play and sing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just to prove its a small world on my recent trip to India I met Janet who was born in Ely. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I just love living in Ely and that's why I create this podcast to celebrate the places and people - Meet Rachael and Phil who have totally changed theirs lives with Prosper a very special cafe in the heart of Ely. Everyone is welcome and it's very dog friendly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Garfy was a beautiful friendly cat who frequented the Sainsbury's store in Ely spreading the love and making shoppers smile. Sally Dunham has created a wonderful image in his memory as a commission and my chat with her explores her craft as a Sculptor and her support of other artists. http://www.artunequalled.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ely is such an interesting and beautiful place, I love it I live here! One of the coolest places to reside in and has become a real destination when visiting Cambridgeshire. The rich soil supports the growth of plenty of veg for our tables meet family farmers Alistair and Victoria who are cultivating a very special place, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Always love chatting to Ely Residents and Joan Wall is a force of nature, just like me Joan Loves living in Ely and her story is full of hope and love for others. From Litter picking to helping young people learn English and helping Ukrainian refugees Joan is a bundle of Energy! Be inspired. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Great Ouse is the heartbeat of Ely river-life. The marina is a glorious site and many visitors enjoy temporary moorings to visit the City, Jacen Bruce lives on his boat Dragonara I went to pay him a visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here is episode two for my podcast where I have a chat to a Concert Pianist who loves Ely, in fact you have probably noticed a tall guy wearing a Hawaiian shirt around town if you live locally. Discover the musical journey of Neil Colledge and the friends who inspired him to follow a dream and to whom he dedicates his next concert series visiting Cambridge Churches Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Ely in East Cambridgeshire is such a wonderful place to visit and live in. Spotted in Ely is a website for the community of Ely and beyond for those interested in whats going on. In my podcasts I am going to visit people and places to give an audio picture of this beautiful Market town. Close to my heart is the Folk festival now in its 37th year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...