Safety was the hot topic at the ‘Community Eyes and Ears’ event held at Ely Cathedral’s Lady Chapel.

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

The event which aims to educate Cambridgeshire residents on how to remain safe in the region was held in the city on Thursday, October 24 from 10am to 1pm.

It included talks from the Lord-Lieutenant's representative, The Hon. Frances Stanley DL, and the Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite.

Infusion Physical Theatre also took to the stage and performed a "mesmerising" piece of drama during the event by the East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership.

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

Councillor David Ambrose Smith, chairman of ECDC's operational services committee, spoke of the event's importance.

He said: "We want residents to be able to recognise risks in the community and help protect vulnerable people who might not be able to look out for themselves.

"It is vitally important that we ensure the safety and welfare of our residents and I would urge people to attend the event."

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

For more information about Eyes and Ears, email eyesandears@eastcambs.gov.uk

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)

Ely Standard: The Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANTThe Community Eyes and Ears event held at The Lady Chapel inside Ely Cathedral on Thursday, October 24. Picture: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT (Image: Mike Rouse/ARCHANT)