Return to Scouting

Return to Scouting

1st Littleport Scout Group leaders and members of the executive committee have been busy preparing for the return of face-to-face Scouting in the autumn. This has involved following the guidance issued by the Scout Association, which is based on the National Youth Agency Guidelines; ensuring risk assessments are completed and approved; and that plans are in place to reintroduce Scouting activities. “We are keeping everything crossed for returning in September, we have all been missing…

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Littleport Brass Gets Into The Groove

Littleport Brass Gets Into The Groove

Littleport Brass are presenting a great concert in April at Littleport’s friendly and welcoming Ex-Servicemen’s Club. Before that they have a serious task when they compete in the London and Southern Counties Area Contest. This takes place on March 21st at 09.00 in the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage. Littleport Brass under their innovative Musical Director Ian Knapton give such pleasure whenever and wherever they play. And all of Littleport wishes them well in their musical…

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Littleport Parkrun is the Best!

Littleport Parkrun is the Best!

There are parkruns all over the world – but those who attend Littleport parkrun are sure it’s the best! James Lee has forged ahead over the last year driving this hugely popular weekly event. He has a trusty band of helpers including the indefatigable Amanda Murfitt and David Murfitt with John Lagrue, John McGivern, Lizzie Hyslop and Kath Gerighty among other stalwarts such as Cathy Gibb de Swarte. Every week over a thousand enthusiasts from…

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Littleport and East Cambs Academy

Littleport and East Cambs Academy

Another year has passed in the life of Littleport and East Cambridgeshire Academy. Time flies! This year the key focus is being ‘Ofsted ready’ in September 2019. That means huge amounts of work behind the scenes to develop the curriculum, map personal development and character, improve teaching and learning even further and much more. Schools are constantly shifting but as a new school we are building from the ground up. We pride ourselves on giving…

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East Cambridgeshire District Council Annual Report

East Cambridgeshire District Council Annual Report

Councillors for Littleport: David Ambrose Smith, Christine Ambrose Smith, Jo Webber and Paul Cox Littleport Annual Parish Meeting, Monday 21st May 2018 1.0 Introduction We set out in 2014 to create a customer driven, efficient Council with a “can do” and “open for business” culture in everything we do. 2014 seems like a very long time ago – that’s testament to the sheer volume of delivery of East Cambs District Council in the last 4…

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Preserving The Photographic Records Of Your Family

Preserving The Photographic Records Of Your Family

I wonder if anywhere in this nation there is a house that does not contain, somewhere within its walls, at least one box of faded monochromatic photographs – images that reflect the era known as the twentieth century; an era that has all-too-quickly become “the past”. It was my era. At 63, I am somewhat reluctant to give up “my era”. As midnight each 31st December arrives, I now find myself struggling to welcome the…

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Littleport & District Flower Arrangement Club

Littleport & District Flower Arrangement Club

At the Club’s AGM in February we met at the Village Hall, when Fairways Catering put on a two course meal for the 36 members that attended. It did not seem a year ago that the Club was in the Hall for the 2017 AGM. As usual Fairways did the Club proud and had an enjoyable meal. After the meal came the AGM. The President, Louise Richards, opened the evening with thankyous to all of…

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Littleport Lions and the SightFirst Programme

Littleport Lions and the SightFirst Programme

“I hope you will adopt me. I am the youngest here,” Helen Keller said in her famous “Knights of the Blind” speech to Lions at the 1925 International Convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, USA. Keller was speaking figuratively, of course. She was 45 years old at the time. But the story she shared of her early childhood blindness and her heartrending struggle for independence as a girl left a lasting impression. It was one of…

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Littleport Brass and Rock Vox Choir Christmas Concert

Littleport Brass and Rock Vox Choir Christmas Concert

On Sunday 11th December at 7pm in St George’s church, Littleport Brass and Rock Vox Choir held a Christmas concert, the first of what will hopefully become an annual event. It was a lovely festive event attended by over 120 people of all ages. Littleport Brass had a varied programme playing both traditional and modern pieces. Rock Vox played both traditional and modern music and Rock Vox gave a superb performance and had some lovely…

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Littleport Rotary Club — Update

Littleport Rotary Club — Update

About Us Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland is the association of Rotary clubs within England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. We have over 1,800 clubs consisting of more than 50,000 men and women from all walks of life. Our clubs are based in local communities where members meet on a regular basis to enjoy friendship, networking and to plan projects that will benefit the lives of others. Clubs utilise the skills, expertise and dedication…

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