Littleport Lions

Littleport Lions

Once again we held our very successful Breakfast with Santa in December at The Almonry Restaurant in Ely. Our thanks go to all who came along over the three days and our special thanks to the managers of The Almonry, Michael and Lesley Blakey, without whose help and expertise this event would not happen. We catered for over 210 happy breakfasters, and Santa come along and gave all the children a present. It was a…

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The Littleport Button Tree Stitching our stories…together

The Littleport Button Tree Stitching our stories…together

Welcome to The Field Theatre Group’s latest community heritage project! What is the Button Tree? The Button Tree project is a unique story and memory gathering project that everyone can share in The Button Tree is a large scale community textile work created by Littleport based textile artist and tutor, Fiona Lidgey-Robinson (with volunteers from the community). Our workshops are free, and open to residents of all ages. These are drop-in sessions so there is…

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Littleport’s Adams Community Market Celebrates Second Successful Year

Littleport’s Adams Community Market Celebrates Second Successful Year

Saturday September 2 2017 marks the two-year anniversary of the opening of the Littleport Community Market at the Adams Heritage Centre in Main Street. The market was one of the initiatives of Littleport Town Team’s first year Action Plan and its partnership with the Adams Heritage Centre introduced a much needed facility for Littleport’s town centre and supports the existing shops and businesses. The market, run by volunteers, which is held on the first Saturday…

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Adams Heritage Centre

Adams Heritage Centre

In 2014 the well-loved JH Adams Ironmongery shop was transformed into Littleport’s very own Heritage Centre The Adams Heritage Centre is Littleport’s only dedicated venue for exhibitions and displays highlighting all aspects of our town’s history. So what can you expect when you come through the door? Adams has hosted an exciting range of special events, exhibitions and displays in the two short years since it opened. The centre also holds a community archive of…

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Littleport’s Adams Community Market

Littleport’s Adams Community Market

A big thank you for everyone who has been supporting Littleport’s new community market. You have been coming out in your droves to support this new town centre initiative and it has been fantastic to see the town look so busy. People have made some lovely comments on social media and it is great that so many residents have had the chance to see inside the beautiful Heritage Centre which is the perfect setting for…

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Littleport Springs to Life this Autumn!

Littleport Springs to Life this Autumn!

On Saturday September 26th Main Street was buzzing. The new Farmers Market was being held in the Heritage Centre, the usual shops were open for business, and a new continental pavement style cafe, ‘The Copper Cup’ opened its doors in the old butcher’s shop premises.

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Adams Community Market

Adams Community Market

Adams Community Market Launching Saturday 26th September, 9 am to 1 pm, and running every Saturday at the Littleport Heritage Centre, Main Street, Littleport. Traders now confirmed as: Gourmet Brownie – Delicious selection of homemade brownies The Shed Farm Shop – Various artisan mustards, preserves, sauces, dressings, oils, curds and cordials plus local eggs Cheese and Pie Mam – Wide range of cheeses including local brands plus award winning pies Watergull Orchards – Selection of…

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Heritage Centre Thriving

Heritage Centre Thriving

In the chilly month of February the Fen dweller’s warmest thoughts oft turn to ice! This year was no exception with the Adam’s Heritage Centre playing host to a two-day exhibition of all things fen skating. There were plenty of old skates and photographs of skaters from as long ago as the 19th century on display. Speakers from the Fen Centre – Chair Nigel Drake and its Publicity Officer, David Smith, who is also still…

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Adams Heritage Centre Opens Its Door

Adams Heritage Centre Opens Its Door

His-story … Her-story …. Your-story ….Our-story! You may have noticed that there has been a great deal of activity in the old ironmonger’s shop JH Adams in Main Street over the past few months writes Deb Curtis on behalf of the Trustees of the Heritage Centre. The shop has been transformed into Littleport’s one and only dedicated Heritage Centre.  Much sloshing of buckets and frantic mopping, cleaning and dusting has been taking place, together with…

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